Graduates from the School of Education and Social Sciences have one major commonality: a strong desire to serve others. Each of our programs in this school teaches students about the various challenges facing different populations, then equips them with the tools to solve those problems. The classes offer a combination of theory and practical experience that give students the skills they need to make a difference for children, families, individuals, and communities.
In both the education and social sciences programs, experiential learning is a necessity. Elementary Education students start participating in field experiences immediately after being admitted to the program, with 50 hours of K-6 classroom observation in the first year, 150 hours interning in the third semester, and student teaching in their final semester. Criminal Justice students participate in activities that introduce them to the many different facets of the field, such as courtroom trials, crime scenes, emergency scenarios, and more.
