MSM Group University of Charleston

The mission of the Political Science program is to prepare graduates for employment, scholarship, or further study in the areas of law, public policy, or criminal justice in service to their professional disciplines and social communities.

• The Public Policy Concentration emphasizes the interconnectedness of political science, policymaking, and specific policy areas. This concentration is appropriate for those who want to pursue positions working directly or indirectly with government. It is also appropriate for those who wish to continue their education with graduate studies in social sciences, such as Political Science, History, or Sociology.

The mission of the Political Science program is to prepare graduates for employment, scholarship, or further study in the areas of law, public policy, or criminal justice in service to their professional disciplines and social communities.

• The Criminal Justice Concentration focuses on developing the skills needed to pursue careers in law enforcement, criminology, homeland security, or corrections with a focus on those skills needed in management positions. Students are also prepared to pursue graduate studies in Criminal Justice. The program structure encouragesstudentsto double major in other fieldssuch as Psychology, English, or Business. Prestigious internship opportunities with local and state government agencies provide valuable field-work experience in the discipline. Opportunities to present student research at state, regional and national meetings provide students with real world skills and allow them to network with professionals in the field. Students work with experienced and engaged faculty who are published authors and have taught at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

This program helps you better understand the behavior and processes of organisms, and to learn to appreciate psychology as a discipline, a science, and a profession.

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
This track is if you plan to pursue employment immediately following completion of your undergraduate degree. It is available both in-seat and online.

This program helps you better understand the behavior and processes of organisms, and to learn to appreciate psychology as a discipline, a science, and a profession.

Bachelor of Science in Psychology
This track is if you plan to pursue an advanced degree in psychology or related fields, such as social work.

In large part, students in the BS and BA tracks complete the same sequences of courses to achieve their degrees. Students pursuing the BS track typically follow a curriculum that includes more math and science courses, while those seeking a BA track will take courses that focus on more traditional liberal arts courses.

The Chemistry/Biology - Dual Major provides you with a major in both biology and chemistry. The program consists of interdisciplinary areas of study in both Biology and Chemistry. You will also participate in undergraduate research encompassing several different areas.

This program is designed to educate you about the nature of chemistry, biology, and biochemistry, and to prepare you with the knowledge and skills to succeed in graduate studies or studies in the health professions. At the end of the program, you will be skilled in the use of scientific principles and methodology. This degree combination, along with undergraduate research experience, makes graduates exceptionally competitive for professional schools.

This specially-designed BS degree program allows interested students to obtain a dual-major in chemistry and biology within a four-year timeframe. BS degree holders possessing a strong knowledge base in both chemistry and biology are particularly competitive for professional schools.

Chemistry-Biology Dual Program Learning Outcomes

The graduate will:

1. Apply the major concepts, principles and theories of chemistry to solve problems.

2. Demonstrate safe and ethical laboratory and synthesis skills to obtain accurate results.

3. Search the chemical literature, perform research, and create new scientific knowledge.

4. Evaluate data and communicate the findings of a chemical research project.