The Social and Behavioral Sciences Department offers majors and minors in both psychology and sociology, as well as a major in criminal justice. Each major consists of a total of 30 semester hours, including courses in theory, statistics, research methodology, and substantive areas of study. The minor program requires 21 semester hours. Many students interested in psychology or sociology elect to pursue a double major. This process in made easier because the basic behavioral science courses required for either major will be countedtoward both majors.
Majors inthe social sciences are popular choices for students interested in graduate or law school.
Other students have obtained employment in areas as diverse as psychological counseling, socialservice occupations and management.