Interdisciplinary Studies Recognizing the critical need for professionals to understand the social context of their work, the Liberal Studies program supports professional development through research, readings and field study in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences and the arts. The program's concentration on Elder Studies provides a comprehensive study of aging from the perspective of various disciplines. Students have the opportunity to develop practical applications of their studies through supervised internships and a final project or thesis. The Counseling Psychology program offers an integrative approach to training in counseling and psychology. A minimum of 750 hours of field experience is required.
Students typically pursue their clinical training with local organizations and agencies.
During their internships, students take the required course, Clinical Practice and Supervision, weekly. Adult Bachelor'S Degree Program Offerings American Studies Major The American Studies major is an interdisciplinary program which considers American society from a variety of perspectives. The major offers an optional minor in Early Childhood, Elementary or Special Needs Education leading to provisional certification. The Human Development major is an interdisciplinary social science program which considers the way people grow and change across the life span. The major offers an optional minor in Early Childhood, Elementary or Special Needs Education leading to provisional certification.