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School of Humanities + Social Sciences Undergraduate Programs
Explore our undergraduate programs
Applied Criminology
Minor
In-depth academic preparation for a career in criminology. Career options include social services, government agencies, corrections, juvenile justice and many more.
Applied Criminology (BA)
Bachelor of Arts
The Bachelor of Arts degree in Applied Criminology traditionally has been a broad-based liberal arts degree designed to provide you with a solid foundation in Applied Criminology, and course work in a variety of other liberal arts disciplines. The Bachelor of Arts degree program is designed primarily for those students who intend to pursue an advanced degree in Applied Criminology, Juvenile Justice or Law.
Applied Criminology (BS)
Bachelor of Science
The Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Criminology is designed to provide you with in-depth academic preparation in the field of Applied Criminology. The B.S. degree is designed primarily for those students who intend to pursue careers in applied criminology, juvenile justice, law enforcement, government agencies, and other related fields, or who want more extensive preparation in the discipline of Applied Criminology for advanced degree programs.
Applied Sociology
Minor
Deepen your understanding of society with minor in Applied Sociology and become an agent of social change with a minor in sociology.
Applied Sociology (BA)
Bachelor of Arts
Deepen your understanding of society with a bachelor's degree in Applied Sociology and become an agent of social change. Graduates can go into careers such as Case Management, Family Services, Adoption Officer, Victim Advocate, Data Analyst, Housing Specialist, Immigration Specialist and more.
Applied Sociology (BS)
Bachelor of Science
This Bachelor of Science degree is designed primarily for those students who intend to pursue careers in social service, law enforcement, criminal justice, government agencies, and other related fields, or who want more extensive preparation in the discipline of sociology for advanced degree programs.
Child Maltreatment and Family Violence
Bachelor of Science, Sociology Concentration
The concentration in Child Maltreatment and Family Violence is recommended for students interested in expanding their knowledge and education in the area of child abuse and domestic violence, and training and field experience in serving this population.
Communication (BA)
Bachelor of Arts
As a communication major you will be an invaluable member of the team. You may go on to a career in corporate communication, marketing, leadership, public relations, human resources, creative directing, lobbying and more.
Communication (BS)
Bachelor of Science
As a communication major you will be an invaluable member of the team. You may go on to a career in corporate communication, marketing, leadership, public relations, human resources, creative directing, lobbying and more.
Communication Minor-Business Focus
Minor
A minor in communication may be taken by students who have majors in other disciplines. Courses in communication are excellent preparation for students in industry, public relations, management, media, counseling, law and other professions that are heavily dependent upon good communication skills.
Communication Minor-Liberal Arts Focus
Minor
A minor in communication may be taken by students who have majors in other disciplines. Courses in communication are excellent preparation for students in industry, public relations, management, media, counseling, law and other professions that are heavily dependent upon good communication skills.
Correctional Services
Bachelor of Arts, Crime and Delinquency Studies Concentration
The concentration in correctional services will prepare our CDS majors to meet the increasing demand for correctional officers in Kansas and across the country. By completing the concentration, the students will be able to acquire the basic knowledge and skills necessary to effectively and professionally work in prisons, jails, and community corrections programs (parole and probation).
Creative Writing
Minor
Through this minor, students receive guided practice in the writing of poetry, fiction, drama, and non-fiction prose as well as an opportunity to share their work with others, in both workshops and public events, strengthening their writing and performance skills.
Emerging Technology and Society (BA)
Bachelor of Arts, Communication Concentration
In this concentration, you will focus on the now, the emerging and the upcoming so that you can be prepared for what’s next. This concentration will take a deep dive into topics in communication and technology, including ethics, user experience, innovation and collaboration.
Emerging Technology and Society (BS)
Bachelor of Science, Communication Concentration
You will focus on the now, the emerging and the upcoming so that you can be prepared for what’s next. This concentration will take a deep dive into topics in communication and technology, including ethics, user experience, innovation and collaboration.
English
Minor
The English minor enables you to pursue a secondary interest in literature and heighten your skills as a critical reader, thinker and writer. These skills augment the expertise you gain in your major field of study and strengthen your chances for success in such areas as corporate or government service, education and communication.
English Education (Grades 6-12)
Bachelor of Science in Education
A Bachelor of Science in Education with an English teaching field prepares you for a career in junior high and high school teaching. The secondary education program in The Teachers College works in partnership with the English program to prepare you in both language arts content and teacher education.
English Teaching-Middle Level Licensure
Bachelor of Science in Education
Gain a deep understanding of English including the written word, language, and literature. This program is paired with ESU’s revered secondary education program and will qualify you to teach at the secondary education level.
History
Minor
Dive deep into areas of history, specializing in a specific area of interest. Career options include community education, museums, foreign service agent for the government, consultant, education.
History + Government
Bachelor of Science
Get a well-rounded education in three main topics, then add in electives for the areas that interest you most:
American history and government, where you’ll focus on U.S. history including the presidency, U.S. constitution and politics; World history and government, with classes in European history, medieval history, politics of Asia and comparative government; and Ideas and institutions, where you’ll explore different areas including political parties and constitutional law.
History/Government: Social Studies Education (Grades 6-12)
Bachelor of Science in Education
Gain a deep understanding of various parts of history and social sciences, paired with ESU’s renowned education program to teach history/social studies at the secondary education level (grades 6-12).
Leadership Communication
Bachelor of Arts, Communication Concentration
This degree prepares you to meet personal and professional goals by acquiring communication competence to lead effectively in politics, law, business, and community. You will examine theories and develops skills that allow you to practice leadership. Course offerings expose you to leadership in diverse settings, group experiences and conflict management.
Legal Studies
Minor
The Legal Studies Minor makes the Pre-law curriculum available to you, if you are not a Political Science majors. It is excellent preparation for Law school and features a unique Introduction to Law course taught by a third-year student: the only such course in the state.
Organizational Communication
Bachelor of Arts, Communication Concentration
Prepare for careers ranging from the area of human relations to management positions in profit and nonprofit organizations. You'll examine theories and develop communication skills that will enable you to become proficient in accomplishing organizational goals with others. Course offerings expose students to techniques for training and developing employees, methods for managing conflict and strategies for promoting effective communication in organizations.
Organizational Communication (BA)
Bachelor of Arts, Communication Concentration
Prepare for careers ranging from the area of human relations to management positions in profit and nonprofit organizations. You'll examine theories and develop communication skills that will enable you to become proficient in accomplishing organizational goals with others.
Political Science
Minor
Study of legislative, executive and judicial institutions at the national, state and local levels.
Pre-Law
Pre Professional Program
Emporia State is the only institution in Kansas that offers senior pre-law students the opportunity to take a special orientation course on what to expect in law school. Emporia State pre-law graduates have been accepted at outstanding law schools throughout the country and are now practicing in a variety of fields as lawyers and judges.
Public Administration
Minor
Public Administration students have the opportunity to work in practicums with local and state offices. Political leadership students complete internships in Washington DC, Topeka, and elsewhere, and these opportunities are available to other students as well. Political leadership students may also apply to our accelerated Master’s program, a partnership with another university.
Public Dialogue & Advocacy Concentration (BA)
Bachelor of Arts, Communication Concentration
This concentration will enhance your communication skills in order to facilitate public dialogue and advocacy and encourage deliberation on communication challenges facing diverse political, societal and cultural communities. Dealing primarily with communication’s importance to civic and community engagement, this concentration also promotes critical reflection on the communication requirements of a more democratic culture.
Public Relations
Concentration
You will learn to balance communication theory, research, and application to prepare to manage public relations programs of public and private organizations. Course offerings emphasize writing, critical thinking, creative problem solving, plan implementation and evaluation.
Spanish
Minor
The Modern Languages minor in Spanish is designed to complement your primary area of study. The coursework allows you to develop an intermediate proficiency in Spanish by focusing on basic conversational skills for daily conversations and travel.
Spanish Education (Grades PreK-12)
Bachelor of Science in Education
Paired with ESU’s exceptional teaching preparation program to teach Spanish in grades PreK-12, you'll gain the language skill necessary to teach Spanish.