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MAJORS AND MINORS

At the Bachelor's level, the minimum requirement for a standard major in courses above the introductory level in the subject area is 18 credits; these courses must include a Senior Seminar or capstone course in the subject area. In addition, the major may require a number of prerequisite courses as well as courses outside the major field, not to exceed 30 credits. A minor consists of a minimum of 12 credits above the introductory level with the exception of Biology, Dance, and Mathematics. A minor is not required for graduation. Students may count one course (3 credits) from the core major requirements toward a minor.

ASSOCIATE DEGREES

Associate of Science in Nursing

majors: bachelor of arts

Applied Humanities

Elementary Education

Public Relations

Biology

Media and Communication Arts

Sociology

Community Advocacy and Justice

Psychology

Special Education

Criminology and Criminal Justice

Sports Communication

Early Childhood Education

Some majors may be supplemented by concentrations in:

Critical Inequality Studies

Law Enforcement

Survivor/Victim Advocacy

Substance Use Counseling

MAJoRS: bachelor of science

Biochemistry

Environmental Science

Graphic Design

Biology

Exercise Science

Nursing

Brain and Cognitive Sciences

Forensic Science

Public Health and Wellness

Computer Science

MAJoRS: bachelor of science IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Accounting

Finance

Marketing

Entrepreneurship

Management

Sport and Recreation Management

minors

Accounting

Education

Public Health and Wellness

Applied Humanities

Entrepreneurship

Public Relations

Art History

Environmental Studies

Radio/Audio

Biology

Exercise Science

Sales

Black Studies

Finance

Science Education (Grades 5-8)

Business Administration

Forensic Science

Social Work

Business Analytics and Information Systems

Forensics Investigations

Sociology

Chemistry

Graphic Design

Spanish

Coaching

International Studies

Special Education

Communication Studies

Law and Society

Sport and Recreation Management

Creative Writing

Management

Sports Communication

Criminal Justice

Marketing

STEM Education (Grades 1-6)

Critical Inequality Studies

Mathematics

Substance Use Counseling

Dance

Mathematics Education

Survivor/Victim Advocacy

Data Analytics

Music

Theatre

Digital Film and Cinema Studies

Photography

Video Game Studies

Digital Storytelling

Psychology

White-Collar and Cybercrime

Economics

certificate is available in:

Restorative Justice Practices

DESE Licensure is available in:

Early Childhood: Teacher (PreK-2)

Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities: Special Needs (PreK-8)

Advanced Standing Credentialing for Early Intervention by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health

Elementary: Teacher (1-6)

graduate programs

Master of Arts in Criminal Justice*

Master of Education*

Master of Science in Nursing

Master of Business Administration*

Master of Science in Accounting

Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy

Master of Science in Computer Science

Programs denoted with an * are offered as 5th Year programs where students can obtain both an undergraduate and master’s degree within five years. Graduate program curriculum can be found in the Continuing Education & Graduate Studies section of this catalog. Questions regarding 5th Year Programs can be directed to Continuing Education & Graduate Studies or the specific Graduate Program Director noted on page 28.