Social Science, Humanities, and Interdisciplinary Programs

Practical pathways in a liberal arts setting.

Our social science and humanities degrees are designed for learners seeking career-ready skills enriched by compassion and integrity. From Psychology to Social Work, Math to Criminal Justice and more, our accessible faculty will prepare you to make sense of an ever-changing landscape in the field of your choice. Get started today!

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Our Internships and Immersive Approach

Get a head start in your career by working directly with organizations in your field. You’ll hone the skills you’ve learned in classes and open up your career options.

Criminal Justice

Criminal Justice seniors are required to take a year-long, 16 hour a week internship. Students are further immersed with community-based learning courses, guest speakers, field trips, and police department ride alongs.

Social Work

Our Field Coordinator will work with you matching your interests with a social service organization and experienced field supervisor supporting your experience. Two internships for a total of 500 hours are required.

The Washington Center

History and Political Science students can spend a semester or a summer interning in our nation’s capital networking, and gaining skills and experience.

Student Stories

Why Saint Joseph’s?

We focus our attention on a value-centered approach to understanding the social world.

Support System

Caring and compassionate faculty and staff work directly with you. Providing academic advising and support, helping you achieve your career goals.

Experiential Learning

We provide a variety of learning opportunities that will enhance your professional knowledge and skill set while nurturing your curiosity.

Lifelong Learning

Faculty will guide you in choosing pathways that will build your professional skills and knowledge, embracing who you are as a lifelong learner.

Collaborations, Special Seminars, and Capstones

These special courses help you apply and build upon the skills you’ve learned in your classes. You’ll collaborate with other students, helping you become a leader for tomorrow.

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Recent Employers

Department of Health & Human Services

Opportunity Alliance

Vermont State Police

Maine Revenue Services

Fidelity

Sweetser

Crossroads

The Opportunity Alliance

Concord Group Insurance Co.

First Street Methodist Mission

The Tecan Group, A Life Sciences Sector Company

Faculty

Andrea Vianello
Associate Professor, Political Science/History Department
Caitlin Eldridge
Chair, Field Coordinator, Assistant Professor
Dale Brooker
Associate Dean, Academic Initiatives & Innovation; Program Director, Interdisciplinary Studies Online Program
David Pinchbeck, PhD
Associate Professor, Chair, Mathematics Department
Josh Schoenfeld
Chair, Associate Professor, Psychology Department
Karli Efron
Assistant Professor and Field Coordinator
Leah Lazzaro, MSW
Online Adjunct Faculty, Social Work
Lisa Backman
Online Interdisciplinary Studies Faculty
Mark Hibben
Associate Professor, Political Science/History Department
Dr. Meredith Emigh-Guy
Department Chair, Assistant Professor, Criminal Justice
Michelle Laughran
Associate Professor, Political Science/History Department
Nina B. Eduljee
Professor, Psychology Department

Application Deadlines

Campus Program

Nov. 15

EARLY ACTION

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Online Programs

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