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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.

majors: bachelor of arts

Biology

Elementary Education:

Public Relations

Community Education

Education Support Professional Track

Sociology

Criminology and Criminal Justice

Media and Communication Arts

Studio Arts

Early Childhood Education:

Psychology

Special Education:

DESE Licensure Track

Registered Behavior Technician Track

DEEC Licensure Track

Early Intervention Track

Some majors may be supplemented by concentrations in:

Critical Inequality Studies

Law Enforcement

Substance Abuse Counseling

Early Intervention

Sports/Youth Recreation Programming

Survivor/Victim Advocacy

Gerontology

Youth Advocacy

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

Early Intervention

Psychology

Art History

Economics

Public Health and Wellness

Art Therapy:

Education

Public Relations

Psychology Emphasis

Entrepreneurship

Science Education (Grades 5-8)

Studio Arts Emphasis

Environmental Studies

Social Work

Biology

Exercise Science

Sociology

Black Studies

Film and Cinema Studies

Spanish

Business Administration

Finance

Special Education

Business Analytics and Information Systems

Forensic Science

Sport and Recreation Management

Chemistry

Forensics Investigations

Sports Communication

Coaching

Gerontology

Sports/Youth Recreation Programming

Communication Studies

Graphic Design

STEM Education (Grades 1-6)

Creative Writing

International Studies

Studio Arts

Criminal Justice

Law and Society

Substance Use Counseling

Critical Inequality Studies

Management

Survivor/Victim Advocacy

Cybercrime

Marketing

Theatre

Dance

Mathematics

Video Game Studies

Data Analytics

Mathematics Education

White-Collar Crime

Music

Youth Advocacy

Physics

Photography

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.