Academic Programs

As sociologists, criminologists study factors such as when and where crimes are most often committed, the reasons for criminal behavior, and the types of crimes most often committed. They may also research crime's effect on society at large, and the government's response to crime. 

Many graduates of the Bachelor of Arts in Criminology degree work in law enforcement, the prison system, juvenile corrections, probation or parole, or use the bachelor’s degree to prepare for graduate or law school. 

The Elementary Education undergraduate program at WKU leads to the Bachelor of Science degree and the Kentucky Elementary Certificate (P-5). Elementary Education is a Program Area in the School of Teacher Education in the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences. All teacher certification programs are accredited by Kentucky's Education Professional Standards Board and the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education and require completion of at least 200 hours of field experiences in appropriate off-campus settings.

Teacher candidates are provided opportunities to serve as reflective decision makers in instructional settings of diverse learners in both upper and lower grade levels in elementary classrooms in the local school systems.

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The Elementary Education undergraduate program at WKU leads to the Bachelor of Science degree and the Kentucky Special Education and Elementary Certificate (P-5). Both Special Education and Elementary Education is a Program Area in the School of Teacher Education in the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences. All teacher certification programs are accredited by Kentucky's Education Professional Standards Board and the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education and require completion of at least 200 hours of field experiences in appropriate off-campus settings.

Teacher candidates are provided opportunities to serve as reflective decision makers in instructional settings of diverse learners in both upper and lower grade levels in elementary classrooms in the local school systems.

The Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences degree is designed for students who are interested in pursuing a health and human sciences related career. Students may select from three concentrations:

1. Health Services Leadership & Management: The main focus of this concentration is home and community-based services. This concentration is available 100% online or in-person.
2. Health Sciences-Allied Health: This concentration is for graduates with an Associate of Applied Sciences in a health-related field. The remaining required courses to complete the Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences can be completed 100% online or in-person. 
3. Preparatory Health Sciences: This concentration is designed to prepare students for a postgraduate or professional degree in a health-related field. This option is not available online; however, several courses may be completed at a distance, allowing for increased flexibility. 

Graduates will be prepared to work in careers such as patient navigators, respite care services, assisted living, home health care, and other health-related professions.

The Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education program prepares early childhood educators to work with children ages birth through kindergarten. Graduates are qualified for positions within public schools, Head Start programs, child care centers, and other private agencies serving young children and their families.

The Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies (BIS) is a degree designed for students interested in developing a unique degree plan around a chosen area of emphasis to support professional and personal life goals.

The Business Administration option of the Bachelor of Science in Management degree provides a broad business perspective for students who eventually wish to be involved in profit or goal management responsibilities.

This program leads to the Bachelor of Science degree and the Kentucky Provisional Middle Grades Education (grades 5-9) certificate for teaching English/Language Arts and/or Social Studies.

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The Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology is a great program for those interested in helping others and who want to understand why people behave the way they do. This program is suitable for those interested in pursuing specific career paths in psychology, including clinical, counseling, and school as well as other related applied areas of psychology like forensic and sport psychology. 

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Social work is a rewarding and challenging field for people who are interested in making a difference in the lives of people and their communities. As professionals, social workers are concerned with the issues that affect our population and generate our current social issues and challenges, some of which are quite controversial. Social workers must be willing to confront these challenges and work towards changing them. To do this, social workers become involved with individuals and families, groups and organizations, and even entire communities as their clients. Social workers must also be flexible enough to work with people of many ages, backgrounds, and cultures.

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The Bachelor of Arts in Sociology is designed to further awareness and understanding of social life including the social causes and consequences of human behavior in groups, organizations, societies, and various cultures. Students may select from four concentrations or they may choose the general major.