The criminal justice curriculum prepares men and women for careers and leadership roles in the prevention and correction of crime and delinquency. Students majoring in criminal justice study criminal justice systems and theories, criminal law, and corrections philosophy. Graduates are prepared for service in parole and probation agencies, correctional institutions, and federal, state, local and private investigative or security agencies, juvenile justice programs and law enforcement agencies. Graduates may choose to further their studies in graduate or law schools.
This degree program requires a minimum of 122 semester hours for completion.
Academic Degree Plans for: Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice (PDF)
This major field of study enhances student appreciation of applying science to the study of crime, criminal and criminal behavior.
This degree program requires a minimum of 121 semester hours for completion.
Academic Degree Plans for: Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice (Criminology) (PDF)
The Bachelor of Arts in Law and Government is an interdisciplinary liberal arts degree program that fuses Pre-Law, Political Science and Public Administration. It serves as a flagship for these disciplines and is committed to the development of global, regional, and national expertise of the law, government, and public policy.
This degree program requires a minimum of 120 semester hours for completion.
Academic Degree Plans for: Bachelor of Arts in Law and Government (PDF)
Students majoring in social work learn about the theoretical foundations, practice skills and ethical principles of generalist social work practice. Students study the causes of individual, family and community problems and strategies that have been found to be effective means of preventing and responding to these problems. Students graduating with a degree in social work are qualified to pursue graduate education in social work or a related field, or seek employment with social services, child welfare, criminal justice, mental health, substance abuse, and domestic violence programs as well as in schools, nursing homes, hospitals, and other human services settings.
The culmination of the Bachelor in Social Work Program concludes with the Field Practicum. The practicum provides the vehicle for social work students to integrate theory and practice and apply this knowledge while demonstrating professional competencies. The field practicum is a year-long experience. The application for the field practicum must be completed by the announced deadline one semester prior to the scheduled beginning of the field practicum experience. The field practicum is completed during the senior year. Before applying for the field practicum, students must have successfully completed all required social work courses. Acceptance into the field practicum is granted after a student has attended the pre-practicum seminar, has completed the application for a field placement, and has been interviewed by the Coordinator of Field Education.
Additionally, to qualify for acceptance into the field practicum, students must satisfy the following requirements:
Social work majors must obtain a copy of the Field Practicum Manual from the Social Work Program’s Coordinator of Field Education for further information about the field practicum.
This degree program requires a minimum of 120 semester hours for completion. In order to complete the degree in four years, students must either take 15-16 credits a semester or attend at least one summer session.
Academic Degree Plans for: Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (PDF)
The program in psychology aims to help students gain a better understanding of human behavior. Opportunities are provided for students to learn essential methods, concepts, principles, and theories of psychology. Students learn techniques, which can be used to improve self-esteem, motivation, and sensitivity. Psychology majors study the nature, causes and treatment of psychological disorders. Majors also study human emotions, sexuality, and psychological development.
This degree program requires at least 122 semester hours for completion.
Academic Degree Plans for: Bachelor of Science in Psychology (PDF)
