Divisions & Programs

Social Science Division - Mission

The Social Science Division, through its course offerings in Criminal Justice, Humane Exchange, and Sociology, provides undergraduate programs responsive to the needs of a continuously changing society. It also provides a range of courses which students may use as electives.

The division provides students with opportunities to acquire critical thinking skills; to develop and enhance rational thinking and prudent judgment; to enhance communication skills; to develop understanding, respect, sensitivity, and tolerance for differences; to expand the imagination; to acquire knowledge about theoretical perspectives and principles involving chosen divisional disciplines; and to acquire a working knowledge of the application and use of objective methods for inquiry, including field and clinical research, as well as pure and applied research perspectives.

Objectives: Criminal Justice

  1. Students will understand the role of the criminal justice system in maintaining social control.

  2. Students will understand the workings of different parts of the criminal justice system (policing, legalities, courts, incarcerations, and community reintegration), and how advocacy changes in each context.

  3. Students will understand the evolution of the justice system and civil rights.

  4. Students will be able to demonstrate the use of critical thinking skills in their analysis of the criminal justice system.

  5. Students will acquire practical knowledge of criminology and the legal system that will allow them to find innovative ways to work and advocate.

Objectives: Humane Exchange

  1. Students will acquire a thorough knowledge of contemporary issues in the field of human services.

  2. Students will understand the concepts surrounding discriminatory attitudes and practices, which hinder advocacy.

  3. Students will engage in field and class work, which will emphasize ethical practices and demonstrate successful models for human interaction.

  4. Students will understand leadership theories and practices to help them develop successful programs to implement changes in a society.

  5. Students will learn how humans interact with other members of a community and the world at large and develop an understanding of the many ways changes can occur in a society.

Objectives: Sociology

  1. Students will understand the patterns and dimensions of social inequality and empowerment.

  2. Students will master key sociological concepts such as race, class, and gender.

  3. Students will demonstrate the use of empirical research skills that inform our understanding of the social world.

  4. Students will acquire practical knowledge of Sociology and social movements, which will allow them to find innovative ways to work and advocate.

  5. Students will be able to demonstrate the use of critical thinking skills in their analysis of sociological issues.

Social Sciences Core

All majors within the Social Sciences Division must complete at least two of the following courses as part of their Social Sciences electives. These will not be applied to the 36 credit hours requirement for the major.

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Course Number Name Credits
PO 170 Introduction to Political Science (3cr)
SO 200 Principles of Sociology (3cr)
AN 201 Cultural Anthropology (3cr)