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Social Sciences Department
Whether in practical, real-life situations or in theoretical and scholarly study, the programs in the Department of Social Sciences fully encompass Springfield College's Humanics philosophy—the idea that spirit, mind and body are vital and interconnected aspects of every human being.
*History Club visits Mayflower II with advisor Dr. Fernando Gonzalez.
Students leaving Springfield College with degrees in the social sciences go forth in careers in nonprofits, politics, community development, law enforcement, court, corrections and social justice. (As you may have already noticed, the world needs more of every one.) They are also superbly prepared for graduate-level education in any of these fields.
With interdisciplinary programs across many important areas, the department of Social Sciences at Springfield College offers:
Social Sciences Majors:
- American Studies
Option to become an elementary school teacher - Applied Sociology
- Criminal Justice
- History
Option to become a secondary education teacher - Youth Development
Effective Fall of 2006 qualified juniors at Springfield College who are majoring in Criminal Justice, Applied Sociology, and Youth Development may file a letter of interest in the BS/MSW Program with the Department of Social Sciences Admissions Advisement Committee. Students, in consultation with their undergraduate advisor, will structure their coursework early in their undergraduate career so that a required 17 semester hours of Social Work foundation coursework may be taken in the senior year. This program is a five-year dual degree program.
