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Social Sciences & Education

Social Sciences & Education

Fascinated by people and love understanding what makes them tick? The social sciences are united by a focus on understanding the workings of human society. This could mean becoming an expert in one particular sphere, such as psychology or political science, or taking a more holistic approach to understanding the causes of social change or the relationships between individual and state.

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Social Learning PReview Day

Wednesday, February 3, 2027
10 a.m.–1 p.m.

Our Social Learning Preview Day will give you the chance to learn more about our social learning majors (criminology/criminal justice, political science/international studies, psychology, pre-counseling and social work) and how you can develop into a servant-leader to use your God-given abilities to touch lives and transform communities.

The day will include: 

  • Crime Scene Reenactment and the Roles of each Area
  • Departmental Breakout Groups
  • Lunch in the Cafeteria

NOTE: In the event of a snow day, this event will be postponed to Wednesday, February 10.

Register using the link below.

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Curriculum

  • Political Science majors study political history, the institutions of government, and the people served by them.
  • Psychology majors examine human relationships that focus on self and others.
  • Sociology majors examine the relationships within and among groups of the world.
  • Social Work majors pursue a ministry of service to the human community.
  • Teacher Education students examine the critical relationships between child and caregiver.

Each major has a specific curriculum to prepare graduates for professional and career success, but human relationships are key throughout the Social Sciences and Education.

Beyond the Classroom

Internships and research provide students with practical application of theoretical material as well as opportunities to contribute directly to scholarship in their respective fields. Political science and pre-law students participate in Model UN and have a chance to debate, write legislation, negotiate, and apply their research to real-life programs in the Tennessee Intercollegiate State Legislature (TISL).

These classes were flawlessly designed for me to learn through experience in an environment which was curated to be friendly and that subsequently created the best learning community I have ever been a part of!”

Anastasya Sergojan