Department of Social Science

Criminal Justice and Sociology Mission Statement

The mission of the Criminal Justice and Sociology programs at University of Jamestown is two-fold. Sociology courses support the curricula in general education, teacher education, and nursing. Their aim is to sensitize the student to the role of social forces (e.g. homogeneity, stratification, urbanization) and social institutions (e.g. the family, education, religion, politics, and the economy) as they impact our individual and collective lives. In criminal justice, students are prepared to pursue one of three distinct, though not necessarily mutually exclusive, options. The focus of the major is a solid preparation for entry-level careers in law enforcement, corrections, or adult or juvenile probation and parole. In addition, discipline-specific writing is an explicit student outcome goal to which the department is committed.

Psychology Mission Statement

The mission of the Psychology programs is to contribute to a balanced program in the liberal arts through an emphasis on both scientific and philosophical considerations of the behavior of organisms, including human beings, in order to prepare students for graduate study and/or professional work.

Students in any major may pursue the department’s addiction counseling concentration, but only those with a BS in psychology or another human service degree would be qualified to get licensed.

History-Political Science Mission Statement

The History and Political Science programs seek to foster in their students an awareness of and appreciation for their cultural, historical, and political heritage as well as an understanding of important national and global issues. The department’s curriculum helps develop students’ critical thinking, research, writing, and communication skills in order to prepare them to be effective learners and leaders.

Clinical Counseling Mission Statement

The mission of the University of Jamestown Master of Science in Clinical Counseling program is to educate our students through the integration of scientific research and clinical practice, infuse diversity throughout all areas of the program, and train competent, multiculturally sensitive, and ethically sound entry-level professionals in the field of counseling.

Undergraduate Degree Programs

• Behavioral Health, BA (Online)
• Criminal Justice, BA
• History, BA
• History Education, BA
• Political Science, BA
• Psychology, BS
• Psychology - Addiction Counseling, BS

Minors

• Criminal Justice Minor
• Global Studies Minor
• History Minor
• Political Science Minor
• Psychology Minor
• Rhetoric and Reasoning Minor

Certificates

• Certificate in Psychology for Health Care Professionals (Online)

Graduate Degree Programs

• Master of Science in Clinical Counseling (Hybrid)

Courses

• Behavioral Health Courses (BEHL)
• Clinical Counseling Courses (COUN)
• Criminal Justice Courses (CJ)
• History Courses (HIST)
• Political Science Courses (POLS)
• Psychology Courses (PSYC)
• Sociology Courses (SOC)

Faculty

Department of Social Science Faculty