Social Sciences: Academic Programs

Degrees

• B.A. in Comprehensive Social Sciences
• B.A. in Criminal Justice
• M.S. in Criminal Justice
• B.A. in History
• B.A. in History/Political Science (General or Pre Law)
• B.A. in History/Social Sciences: Secondary Education

Course Goals

Courses in the Social Sciences will help you:

• Broaden your understanding of the social sciences
• Engage in purposeful, honest, and effective research
• Use critical thinking to formulate opinions and conclusions
• Respond to the challenges of contemporary society by relating classroom study to current affairs
• Explore the unique cultures of diverse ethnic and religious groups

Our goal is to help you understand the larger social, political, economic, and environmental contexts that shape human interactions. You can then use this knowledge to identify points in your individual life and career where you can contribute to life in an interdependent world.