Program options

B.A. in Behavioral Science (39 hours)

B.A. in Geography (31 hours)

  • Geog 101 Introduction to Geography (3) and/or 202 World Regional Geography (3)
  • Geog 281 Physical Geography and Geology (4)
  • Geog 361 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (3)
  • Geog 385 Introduction to GPS (3)
  • 15-18 hours of upper-level geography courses, which may include courses taken at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln by consortium arrangement.

B.A. in History (33 hours)

33 hours of history courses, selected from both U.S. and non-U.S. courses.

B.A. in Psychology (39 hours)

Required courses:

  • Psy 101 Introduction to Psychology (3)
  • Psy 221 Lifespan Development (3)
  • Psy 306 Introduction to Psychological and Social Research (3)
  • Psy 341 Group Techniques (3)
  • Psy 442 Introduction to Counseling (3)
  • Psy 445 Abnormal Psychology (3)
  • Psy 451 Personality Theory (3)
  • Psy 345 Social Psychology (3)
  • Math 122 Introduction to Statistics (3)

Three hours from the following:

Nine hours selected from the following: 

Minors

Minor in Geography (19 hours)

  • Geog 101 Introduction to Geography (3) and/or 102 World Regional Geography (3)
  • Geog 281Physical Geography and Geology (4)
  • Nine to twelve hours of geography electives.

Minor in History (18 hours)

  • Hist 115 American Civilization (3)
  • Hist 131 World Civilization I (3)
  • Hist 132 World Civilization II (3)
  • Six hours of upper-level U.S. history electives
  • Three hours of upper-level non-U.S. history electives

Minor in Philosophy (18 hours)

  • Phil 301 Concepts in Philosophy (3)
  • Phil 311 History of Philosophical Thought I (3)
  • Phil 312 History of Philosophical Thought II (3)
  • Phil 319 Introduction to Symbolic Logic (3)
  • Phil 499 Honors Course (3)
  • Theo 390 World Religions: The Gospel in a Pluralistic World (3)

Minor in Psychology (18 hours)

Tracks: The following are recommended courses for students pursuing employment or graduate studies in the areas of Art Therapy, Health Professions, or Human Services. Psychology course requirements for graduate programs vary greatly. Check program requirements for all programs that you will be applying to and take courses accordingly.  

  • Art Therapy track: Psy 101221442445, 3 hours of Psy electives
  • Health Professional track (pre-med, pre-nursing, pre-physical therapy, etc.): Psy 101,221445, 9 hours of Psy electives
  • Helping Professional track (pre-seminary, pre-social work, etc.): Psy 101342442445, 6 hours of Psy electives

Minor in Sociology (18 hours)

  • Soc 101 Introduction to Sociology (3)
  • Soc 331 The Family (3)
  • Twelve hours of sociology electives.

Minor in Criminal Justice (18 hours)

Bachelor of Science in Education

Elementary 
Geography, history and several other areas within the social sciences are available as elementary school subject concentrations.

Middle level 
The social sciences are an available content teaching area.

Secondary education
A field endorsement is available in the social sciences. Subject majors are available in geography and history.

See also: Please check the course catalog for other information about programs in which you are interested.