Social Sciences at Bloomsburg

Anthropology

Three study areas: cultural anthropology, which studies ways of life in societies across the world; physical anthropology, which traces human origins and biological variability; and prehistoric archaeology, which seeks to explain human behavior by studying material remains from past cultures. The department offers two minors, Archaeology and Latin American studies.

Bloomsburg is a quiet town, excellent to be in. The campus is beautiful, the professors are dedicated. I grew up a lot, became independent, have a whole new outlook. When I arrived, I was really nervous, but within a week, had many friends.

-- Shaena Moody

Pocono Mountain West High School, Pocono Summit

Junior, Special Education with concentration in teaching the deaf/hard of hearing

Criminal Justice

Students learn theoretical concepts, research methods of the field and computer data analysis. Also provides the opportunity to explore the causes of crime and delinquency. Internship settings include probation offices; federal, state and county correctional facilities, U.S. Marshal's offices, the FBI, attorneys' offices, forensics programs, and victim advocacy programs.

Exercise Science

Designed to prepare students for the wide range of careers in the growing field of wellness and fitness, Exercise Science at Bloomsburg is unique among State System of Higher Education universities. This challenging and demanding program leads to careers in education, corporate wellness programs, health care, and research environments as well as in sports medicine and athletic training.

Geography

Three options provide the education necessary for a wide range of careers in government, industry and business. Both Urban/Regional Planning and Environmental Planning provide a broad-based background in the planning field to prepare students for positions in the public and private sectors or prepare them for graduate study. A general geography option allows students considerable flexibility in tailoring a program of study to meet individual needs.

Political Science

Covers all the major subfields of political science for students who wish to acquire a thorough understanding of governments and the role of individuals, organizations and the political parties. Provides a foundation for a variety of careers, including law, government service, politics, journalism, teaching, community service, planning and business. A minor, as a well as a Legal Studies option and career concentration in Public Administration, is available.

Psychology

Provides students with the background for graduate study and research in all areas of the discipline and prepares them for a broad range of careers, such as practicing in clinics, counseling centers, hospitals, community human service agencies, educational institutions, research organizations or businesses. A minor is also offered.

Social Work

Designed to prepare students for beginning-level professional social work practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities. Accreditation by the Council on Social Welfare Education makes graduates eligible for licensing in states that have licensing at the baccalaureate level. Two required practicum experiences give students hands-on experience working at community agencies.

Sociology

Prepares students to study society and its various components of communities, institutions and other structured groups. Graduates find careers in diverse fields, including classical sociology as well as sales, merchandising, industry, stock brokerages, insurance, research and social welfare. An option in Applied Sociology, requiring an internship, is available.