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Social Sciences Department
Whether in practical, real-life situations or in theoretical and scholarly study, the programs in the Department of Social Sciences fully encompass Springfield College's Humanics philosophy—the idea that spirit, mind and body are vital and interconnected aspects of every human being.
*History Club visits Mayflower II with advisor Dr. Fernando Gonzalez.
Students leaving Springfield College with degrees in the social sciences go forth in careers in nonprofits, politics, community development, law enforcement, court, corrections and social justice. (As you may have already noticed, the world needs more of every one.) They are also superbly prepared for graduate-level education in any of these fields.
With interdisciplinary programs across many important areas, the department of Social Sciences at Springfield College offers:
Social Sciences Majors:
- American Studies
Option to become an elementary school teacher - Applied Sociology
- Criminal Justice
- History
Option to become a secondary education teacher - Youth Development
Are you interested in a law school degree? Pre-law advising is available to any student interested in pursuing a law school degree. Contact Professor Dan Russell, pre-law advisor, at (413) 748-3240. Check out any of our Social Sciences Majors pages to learn more.
Five-Year Dual Degree Program: Bachelors in Sociology, Youth Development, or Criminal Justice, and Masters in Social Work:
Students may qualify for an accelerated five-year program at Springfield College that combines an undergraduate degree in Sociology, Youth Development or Criminal Justice with a Master of Social Work degree. Click here to learn how.
Students may qualify for an accelerated five-year program at Springfield College that combines an undergraduate degree in Sociology, Youth Development or Criminal Justice with a Master of Social Work degree. Click here to learn how.
