Criminology is the science that studies crime and criminal behavior, the causes of crime, the definition of criminality, and the social reaction to criminal activity. The criminology major is anchored in the field of sociology, therefore, students are required to complete course work in both criminology and sociology. Learn more about the criminology curriculum.
The modern world is in the midst of complicated family relations. Neighbors are less reliable and harmonios human relations are less sustainable than in the past. Many of us could be annoyed with making viable relationships with others. In order to tackle those problems, contemporary society really needs to develop human resources who can research and comprehend humanity synthetically and profoundly.
The Faculty of Human Sciences is aiming at general understanding of humans, focusing on psychology, sociology and lifelong learning with options such as cultural anthropology and social welfare. We now proudly present a brand-new Department of Psychology from spring of 2008, accompanied by existing departments of Human Sciences and Clinical Psychology, as a result of our re-evaluation on how our learning at Human Sciences can contribute to resolve those problems facing people of today.
The Ph.D. program in Health Services Research seeks to develop scientists experienced in the use of state of the art experimental and non-experimental research methods for the purpose of advancing fundamental knowledge of issues central to the improvement of population health by focusing on organizational characteristics of health care delivery systems, providers, and economic forces that shape consumer and provider behavior, as well as the policy environment in which these relationships exist. The PhD program explicitly seeks to train scientists to optimally contribute as part of multidisciplinary teams in academic posts, government agencies at the state, national and international levels, and in research arms of private sectors of health services delivery organizations. The program explicitly seeks to develop scientists skilled in the communication of scientific knowledge, equipped with leadership skills for the purpose of improving services and influencing health policy at the organizational, state, national, and international levels such that those policies lead to more equitable use of resources thus improving health outcomes. The competency-based curriculum provides students with a strong analytic foundation and general health services research orientation. Students are expected to have an emphasis area in pharmaceutical health services research, sociology, or economics.
The graduate program combines advanced study in nutrition and health promotion with a competency-based,multidisciplinary core curriculum that provides nutrition and health professionals with a broad perspective of current issues in psychology, sociology, ethics, and technology. Nutrition professionals develop skills to assume leadership roles in delivering nutrition and wellness-related services in a variety of settings. The program emphasizes ways to incorporate new technologies and entrepreneurial skills into the practice of nutrition. This program prepares students for a variety of career opportunities in business, government, health care, and education. Graduates work in private practice; nutrition education; school systems; the food and pharmaceutical industries; clinical and corporate research; community organizations; hospitals; public health agencies;work site wellness and health promotion programs; and fitness facilities.