The BES major provides students with an understanding of individuals as well as the social structures affecting their lives. Cross-cultural studies encourage a global perspective. The required 41 credits are distributed across the three disciplines and include a research course and a seminar introducing students to the department and career planning. The 49 credits required for this major include courses in anthropology and sociology, along with a 24 credit concentration in psychology. The Gerontology minor is part of the Behavioral Science Department and is a multi-disciplinary minor with courses focusing on how we age biologically, psychologically, culturally and socially.
Gerontology is a minor that can be combined with any major.
The 18 credits required for this minor include four courses, allows one elective and provides an opportunity for an internship. However, as the population in the United States ages, knowledge of this field is helpful in all professional areas. In addition to the core curriculum for all Mount Mary students, some typical classes you will take as an Interior Design major include the following. For more information, check out the Mount Mary College Undergraduate Bulletin . Mount Mary College graduates are employed in a variety of positions across all industries.