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!
Pick Your Pathway
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
Adam Martin ’23
Criminal Justice and Psychology
“The faculty has been great and that’s something that I find this college excelling in is the relationships between faculty and their students. I work closely with Dr. Eduljee. She is very personable and on countless occasions has offered support even outside the realm of the classroom. She has been a huge help in developing me for my career. She has helped me in building a resume and has never failed to apply everything we are learning in class to my career aspirations even if it is not directly connected.”
Bernie Scheffler ’20
Interdisciplinary Studies, Human Services minor
“Systems meant to address homelessness on a large scale often include traumatic and dehumanizing elements that present barriers not just to housing, but to simple well-being. Ultimately my goal, and the path Saint Joseph’s helped me embark upon, is to keep working at the intersections of “the real world” and academia to shed light on complex social problems. I believe that kind of knowledge is the key to developing more effective–and more human–approaches.”
Aidyn Peace ’23
Psychology
“Dr. Schoenfeld and Dr. Hibben have helped me develop not only who I am as a person but develop myself intellectually and academically. Dr. Hibben, (Poli Sci ) has encouraged my cross-discipline interest, helping me learn to mix psychology and political science. He has also encouraged a lot of self-reflection and helped me develop a critical eye for the world.”
Matthew Lara ’23
Online Social Work
“I did a lot of research before deciding on SJC’s online social work program. Of all of the CSWE accredited online programs that I looked into, SJC was the most affordable per credit tuition, didn’t require any on-campus commitments, and was wholly asynchronous. The fact that it is a Catholic based education was the cherry on top.”
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.
Building a dynamic community of learners
Each semester, math majors take a seminar course consisting of presentations by students, faculty and guest lecturers, discussions of common readings, problem sessions, and various other activities.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Psychology students can choose to concentrate in Forensic Psychology which is offered in collaboration with the Criminal Justice Department. This program is open to Criminal Justice students as well.
IDS Capstone Course
Go deeper with this course. One online learner working with the homeless and deeply concerned about family homelessness, chose to interview people to better understand their situation and to be more effective as an advocate.
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
Next Steps | Campus Program
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Application Deadlines
Campus Program
Nov. 15
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Online Programs
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