Examine how human beings think and behave, both as individuals and in social, spiritual, and cultural settings.
The Behavioral Sciences Department includes four undergraduate programs: Sociology, Human Services, Criminal Justice, and the 4 +1 Police Program.
Collaborate in classes that foster professional and personal growth while learning pragmatic skills and academic issues associated to specific majors.
Majors and Concentrations
Criminal Justice
Prepare for a career in criminal justice (this includes our 4+1 Police Certification Concentration program).
Human Services
Prepare to excel in careers of direct service to individuals, families, and communities.
Sociology
The study of our communities as well as the people in them.
Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (CAGS)
Graduate Degrees
Minors
- Criminal Justice Minor
- Disability Studies Minor
- GIS Crime Mapping and Analysis Minor
- Sociology Minor
Course Rotations, Plan of Study, and University Catalog
- Criminal Justice Two-Year Course Rotation (PDF)
- Human Services Two-Year Course Rotation (PDF)
- Sociology Two-Year Course Rotation (PDF)
- Four-Year Plan of Study
- University Catalog
Accreditation
The Council for Standards in Human Service Education
Meet Our Faculty
Go Beyond the Classroom
Study Abroad
Go beyond the classroom and study the world through travel.
Internships
Hands-on experience that prepares you for your career.
Questions? Get in touch!
Please reach out with any questions you might have, either though the contact information below or by contacting the department chair, Dr. Christine Shane at 978.665.3242.
Behavioral Sciences Department
Offers majors in Criminal Justice, Human Services and Sociology.
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