School of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences

The goals of the Criminal Justice major are to: 

Prepare graduates to meet the demands of the 21st century in the field of Criminal Justice, by making sure students are aware of the issues, concepts, philosophies and theories in criminal justice through quality teaching by continuing to strengthen teaching and student learning in the major.  

Prepare students to pursue advanced studies or a career in Criminal Justice and or related professions such as Public Administration, Political Science, Sociology, and Law. 

A major in Criminal Justice requires:

• 50 hours in General Education
• 33 hours in Criminal Justice Major Core Courses
• 24 hours in Social Science Core Courses
• 12 restrictive electives
• 3 hours in free electives

To graduate with a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Criminal Justice, 122 semester credit hours are required.  

The goals of the Mass Communication major are to:

1. Aid and assist students to fully comprehend the nature and scope of mass media and its impact on a changing society;
2. Prepare graduates who are independent professional communicators capable of growing and changing to meet the demands of a global society.
3. Serve the College and community by providing knowledge and expertise in the area.

The major in Mass Communication requires:

• 50 hours of General Education courses
• 27 hours of core requirements
• 45 hours of required related courses in Mass Communication.   

At least 122 hours are needed to graduate.

The goals of the Sociology Major are to:

1. Offers learners a rigorous and intellectually grounded understanding of the social world and develop theoretical and analytical skills to evaluate and conduct social field research and analysis.
2. Offers learners a curriculum that is dedicated to building the students’ sociological knowledge and skills that are applicable to a broad range of settings including the public and private sectors, and especially, in the pursuit of graduated studies and professional work in sociology, law, social work, urban planning and development, public policy, education and other related fields of employment.

A major in Sociology requires: 

• 50 hours in General Education program classes
• 30 hours of core Sociology courses
• 24 hours of Social Science classes
• 12 hours of restricted electives
• 6 hours of general electives.

A minimum of 122 hours are needed to graduate.

The goals of the Theological Studies major are to:

1. Prepare students primarily for graduate or advanced study in Theology and related fields as well as for professional schools;
2. Provide a strong foundation for an effective transition into lay ministry; and
3. Develop critical thinking, empathy, and counseling skills necessary to serve the people of God.

A major in Theological Studies requires:

A minimum of semester hours are needed to graduate.

The purpose of the bachelor’s degree program in Psychology at Voorhees University is to provide students with a well-rounded education in psychology that prepares them for a variety of careers and graduate school studies in the field of Psychology. Throughout this program, students will learn and develop critical thinking, communication skills, proficiency in research and methodology, multicultural competence, ethical considerations, professional growth, and lifelong learning. This program allows space for students to declare a minor in any other field that is offered at Voorhees University.

The program offers two track options: a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. These options are differentiated by “Clinical Track” (B.A.) and “Science Track” (B.S.).

The Clinical Track prepares students for work or graduate school in various Clinical Psychology fields, with a focus on therapeutic theories and techniques. Such fields include but are not limited to: School Psychology, Clinical Therapy, Religious Counseling, and more.

The Science Track prepares students for work or graduate school in various other psychological fields, with a focus on psychological research and assessment. Such fields include but are not limited to: Applied Behavioral Analysis, Instructional and Educational Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, and more.

Curriculum Requirements

1. Successful completion of the degree program, totaling 123 credit hours
   1. 44 credit hours in General Education
   2. 40 credit hours in the Psychology core curriculum
   3. 15 credit hours in the Clinical Track core curriculum, or 12 credit hours in the Science Track core curriculum
   4. 6 restricted elective credit hours (Clinical Track), or 9 restricted elective credit hours (Science Track)
   5. 18 free elective hours
2. GPA of 2.0 or higher
3. Successful completion of 120 Experiential Learning hours, including but not limited to, internships and research projects.
4. Successful completion of the Psychology Major Field Test