Department Social Sciences
Department Social Sciences
Through the disciplines of Political Science, Criminal Justice and Public Administration we help students engage the most significant social experiment of all time, that of democratic self-governance or what de Tocqueville called "the great American experiment."
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- Social Sciences
- Criminal Justice Program
- Political Science
- Masters in Public Administration
- Homeland Security Graduate Certificate
- Prospective Students
- Opportunities
- Faculty
- Advising
Social Sciences
In the Department of Social Sciences we believe that it is our duty to expand the understanding of self-governance in today's diverse global environment.
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Criminal Justice Program
The Criminal Justice Program leads to Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice and supports the Bachelor of Applied Science Degree with courses applicable to Criminal Justice. Community and Mental Health, and Legal Studies tracks.
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Political Science
Political science is the study of politics, government, and public policy at the local, state, national, and international levels. It is concerned with the struggle for power and the exercise of power in public institutions.
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Masters in Public Administration
Public Administration focuses on the application of Public Administration theory and concepts in real world situations.
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Homeland Security Graduate Certificate
The Homeland Security Certificate is designed to educate students using an all-hazards emergency
management model and is meant to prepare future public administration professionals to cope with all
natural, accidental and man-made hazards
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News
News
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Events
Events
Cybersecurity Awareness Month Information Table
- 10.15
- 10:30am - 3:00pm
- Mary & Jeff Bell Library
Islander Top Chef: Battle of the Burgers
- 10.15
- 5:00pm - 7:00pm
- Dining Hall