Common focus areas include behavioral science, social studies, language arts, or fine arts. The program is good preparation for advanced study in elementary education. Music offers a wide range of opportunities for students of all majors and levels of experience. Undergraduate programs include concentrations in performance, music education, conducting, music history, and composition. Political science offers a curriculum in a variety of subfields including American politics and government, comparative politics and government, and international relations.
Psychology is the study of the human mind, and human and animal behavior.
The major teaches skills in analysis, research, and communication through writing and speaking. Sociology helps students understand and appreciate societal differences while honing writing and research skills. Speech communication includes concentrations in communication and theatre arts. Courses are offered in interpersonal and group processes, rhetoric and social influence, media, acting, and production. Certificate programs Certificates, comparable to minors, are offered in applied ethics, Latin American affairs, peace studies, Russian studies, twentieth century studies, and women studies.