Social and Behavioral Sciences

Criminal Justice
The criminal justice program at Holy Family prepares you for careers in all phases of the field, from law enforcement and investigation to corrections, probation, and parole. Our graduates are hired by local, state, and federal agencies. A criminal justice degree also is excellent preparation for law school.

Some of the classes you will take as a criminal justice major include:

  • Introduction to the Criminal Justice System
  • Nature of Crime and Delinquency
  • Criminal Law
  • Social Deviance
  • General Psychology
  • Introductory Sociology

Political Science
A degree in political science can lead to careers in federal, state and local government, law, business, international organizations, nonprofit organizations, campaign management and politics.
Some of the courses taken are:

  • Introductory Politics
  • International Relations
  • American National Government
  • Constitutional Law
  • American Political Parties
  • Comparative Political Systems
  • Political Thought
  • International Law and Organization

Psychobiology
In the psychobiology program at Holy Family University, you will combine studies in psychology and biology. This major prepares you for graduate school or entry-level employment in psychopharmacology, behavioral research, and health-related professions.

As a psychobiology major, you will take classes in:

  • Biological Principles
  • Anatomy & Physiology
  • Genetics
  • Molecular Genetics
  • Physiological Psychology
  • Research Methods

Psychology
The psychology program at Holy Family prepares you for several different career options or advanced study in graduate school. Recent graduates have sought additional education and employment in the areas of clinical and counseling psychology, family therapy, social work, and law. Among the organizations hiring our students are psychiatric hospitals, community mental health centers, schools, and corporations. You could even decide to enter private practice after further schooling.

Course highlights for psychology students include:

  • General Psychology
  • Research Methods for Social and Behavioral Sciences
  • Theories of Personality
  • Cognitive Processes
  • Introduction to Counseling
  • Psychology of Human Development

Psychology for Business
As a psychology for business major, you will develop a unique combination of “people” skills and business training—attributes that are especially attractive to future employers. Graduates of this program work in human resources, public relations, and marketing research. Others have pursued graduate studies in business (MBA) or psychology (MS & PhD).

Classes in this major include:

  • Principles of Management
  • Principles of Marketing
  • Consumer Behavior
  • General Psychology
  • Group Dynamics

Sociology
Sociology majors will find a variety of career paths in social services, government and civil service, human resources, research, and administration. Our sociology program provides a solid foundation in theory and research methods and is an excellent choice if you want to seek advanced education in law, social science, or human services.

Classes for sociology majors include:

  • Social Theory
  • Race, Class, and Gender: Diversity and Inequality
  • Psychology of Human Development
  • Adult Development and Aging
  • Addictions: a Lifespan Perspective