College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences 2015-2016 Catalog

7 Department of Family Therapy The Department of Family Therapy educates and trains students to become couple, marriage, and family therapists, with the ability to work with culturally and sexually diverse populations and marginalized groups in individual, couple, family, organizational and group settings. Our programs uphold professional standards in the field. The master's program requires a bachelor's degree for admission. At the master's level, students develop clinical excellence and prepare for careers as licensed marriage and family therapists. Students are prepared to assume professional positions in private practice, employee assistance programs, managed care and health care organizations, child care and school settings, family service agencies, faith based settings, and other clinical settings. There are two doctoral programs, both of which require a master's degree for admission. The Ph.D. in program in family therapy strives to develop students who are prepared for scholarly leadership in the field of marriage and family therapy. The emphasis is on research, supervision, teaching, and advanced clinical practice. The D.M.F.T program prepares students for advanced clinical practice. Students are trained for leadership positions directing clinical programs, in private practice, and providing training and supervision. All family therapy programs share a common relational/systemic focus, and a commitment to diversity and social justice issues. Department of History and Political Science The Department of History and Political Science in the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences aims to help students develop a better understanding of their world through courses and degrees in academic disciplines focused on domestic and global affairs. Courses explore areas of study such as history, philosophy, legal studies, international studies, national security, and political science and are offered in the traditional classroom setting as well as online. Included among courses offered by the department are independent studies, internships, and study abroad programs. Department of Justice and Human Services The Department of Justice and Human Services, is dedicated to providing the highest level of excellence in educational experiences to current and future human services and criminal justice professionals. The department offers graduate programs in Criminal Justice and Human Services. In addition there is the Bachelor of Science degree in four majors: B.S. Criminal Justice, B.S. Human Services Administration, B.S. Recreational Therapy and B.S. Paralegal Studies. DJHS also offers a minor in Criminal Justice and a minor and Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Paralegal Studies. The Basics in Aviation and Professional Development in Aviation concentrations are housed within the Human Services Administration major. Department of Literature and Modern Languages The Department of Literature and Modern Languages offers coursework and degree programs related to literature, humanities, film, gender studies, and foreign languages. The department is committed to the study of language, literature, popular culture, and the interdisciplinary liberal arts. Department of Multidisciplinary Studies The Department of Multidisciplinary (DMS) is committed to academic excellence by creating self-reflective, critical thinkers who possess the ability to recognize and understand multiple perspectives and who seek unique and thoughtful ways to address social issues and concerns. DMS strives to meet the needs of students in the current workplace environments by affording students the opportunity to engage in substantial study in different curricular disciplines. The department places an emphasis on critical thinking, analysis, and