MAJORS AND MINORS

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.

Bachelor of arts majors

Biology

Early Childhood Education:

Public Relations

Communication

DESE Licensure Track

Sociology

Community Education

DEEC Licensure Track

Special Education:

Criminal Justice

Early Intervention Track

Registered Behavior Technician Track

Elementary Education

Studio Arts

Psychology

Transformative Justice

bachelor of science majors

Accounting (Major)

Computer Science

Marketing

Biochemistry

Environmental Science

Nursing

Biology

Forensic Science

Public Health and Wellness

Business Administration

Graphic Design

Sport and Recreation Management

Some majors may be supplemented by concentrations in:

Communication Studies

Human Resources

Survivor/Witness/Victim Advocacy

Critical Inequality Studies

Multimedia Journalism

Television/Digital Video

Early Intervention

Radio/Audio Production

Theatre

Entrepreneurship/Small Business

Residential Property Management

Video Game Studies

Film

Sports/Youth Recreation Programming

Youth Advocacy

Gerontology

Substance Abuse Counseling

minors

Accounting

Early Intervention

Psychology

Art History

Education

Public Relations

Art Therapy:

Environmental Studies

Science Education (Grades 5-8)

Psychology Emphasis

Finance

Social Work

Studio Arts Emphasis

Forensic Science

Sociology

Biology

Gerontology

Spanish

Black Studies

Graphic Design

Special Education

Business Administration

International Studies

Sport and Recreation Management

Chemistry

Law and Society

Sports/Youth Recreation Programming

Communication

Management Information Systems

STEM Education (Grades 1-6)

Creative Writing

Marketing

Studio Arts

Criminal Justice

Mathematics

Substance Use Counseling

Critical Inequality Studies

Mathematics Education

Theatre

Cybercrime

Music

Video Game Studies

Dance

Physics

White-Collar Crime

Data Analytics

Photography

Youth Advocacy

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

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.