Social Sciences: Majors

Comprehensive Social Sciences

Our Comprehensive Social Sciences major will prepare you for a career or graduate study in the social science fields. A professional option in Sociology is available to students interested in a career in public service or graduate study.

Criminal Justice

Our Criminal Justice major provides a solid foundation in the basics of criminal justice, including law enforcement, criminal law and the courts, corrections, and criminology.

Learn more about our Criminal Justice major.

History

Our History major will prepare you for graduate study or a variety of careers in government, archives, museums, historical research and scholarly associations. You can add a minor to further enhance your career options. Recent graduates have combined majors in History with Art History, English, and other Social Science areas, such as Criminal Justice.

History/Political Science

Our History/Political Science major is designed for students planning to pursue a graduate degree in history or political science and for those interested in a career in federal, state, or local government. You can complement your major with a minor in art, communications, public administration, or any other field.

History/Political Science/Pre-Law

Our History/Political Science/Pre-Law major is perfect for students preparing for a career in law. It includes courses in legal research and writing.

History/Social Sciences: Secondary Education

This major meets secondary education certification requirements for the State of Pennsylvania. Elementary teaching certification is also available through a special program coordinated by the Social Sciences and Education departments.