Department of Political & Social Sciences

 

Inspiring scholarship, citizenship, advocacy and productive careers.

 

WELCOME PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS! 

Your experiences at Lander will be a great adventure of learning and growth.  Within the Department of Political and Social Sciences (PaSS), this happens inside and outside of the classroom.

 

Our curriculum is delivered by faculty with educational credentials as well as real-world experiences that enable our students to see connections between theory, practice, and policy.  Faculty members hold Ph.D. degrees and publish research as well as have work experience as a county manager, military officer, social worker, and practicing attorney.  We encourage our students to work toward academic achievement as well as gain experiences through internship and volunteer activities.

 

Students can earn degrees in criminal justice management, political science, and/or sociology within our department.  Learn more about our programs of study, or the many activities and achievements of our faculty and students on this website.

 

What is the degree program like?

Whether learning the basics of the international political system, studying the roles of race and gender in American communities or examining social origins of the law, our political science and sociology majors are getting the experience they need for careers in criminal justice, the military, law, teaching, journalism, government service, and business management.  Depending on your major, you'll have opportunities to intern with local law enforcement and government agencies, and there are even chances to study abroad or in Washington, D.C.

 

What is the online Criminal Justice Management program?

Lander's Criminal Justice Management degree program is an online bachelor's degree program offered to those who have an associate's degree, preferably in criminal justice, and who have two years of law enforcement experience and/or who are employed as an officer at the time of entering the program.

 

 

Contact Lander's Admissions Office for more information.