American society is increasingly faced with challenges in delivery of social services to a growing set of underserved populations. For students who want to work within the social service delivery sector, this major provides a perfect background.

Students choose courses from among four specialized service areas: health, welfare, justice and aging.

All students complete two semester-long internships in area agencies such as those providing support services for battered women, neglected children, people with disabilities, veterans and those who are incarcerated.

Students are prepared to continue their education or assume careers in areas such as social work, public health, public administration and criminal justice.