Undergraduate Programs + Minors
Undergraduate Programs + Minors
Majors, Pre-Professional + Certificate
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.
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.
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).
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).
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.
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.
Minors
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.
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.
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.
Political Science
Minor
Study of legislative, executive and judicial institutions at the national, state and local levels.
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.