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School of Arts and Sciences

School of Arts and Sciences

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES

The Department of Social Sciences and Humanities offers three degrees programs: the Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, the Bachelor of Science in Corrections, and the Associate of Science in Criminal Justice.

The major goals of our degree programs are to:

  1. Assist students in understanding the importance of the social sciences and humanities to their everyday life;
  2. Enhance students鈥� knowledge of American society, its social institutions and its current problems;
  3. Promote an understanding and appreciation of diversity and the ways it can contribute to the enrichment of society;
  4. Prepare students to meet the requirements of graduate and professional schools;
  5. Prepare students for increasing professional opportunity in a rapidly changing society;
  6. Provide a student-friendly learning environment that offers personalized advising and mentoring to foster students鈥� personal and professional development;
  7. Guide students toward acquiring strong analytical, information gathering, critical thinking, and communication skills;
  8. Enhance student learning beyond the traditional classroom by offering experiential opportunities such as field trips, internships, cooperative education, service learning, professional conferences, and study abroad.

Social Science Courses

Social Sciences Course Descriptions

CONTACT

Dr. Kelly O'Bryan
Chair
University Women's, Room 201

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Degree Options & Study Plans

Sociology

Langston Campus, Bachelor of Arts

From as early as our childhood journey on the playground, our encounters with others affect how we view the world. If you want to learn about how our minds are shaped, a degree in Sociology is the right path for you. Sociology majors study the diversity in human behavior and the different interactions of social groups. Graduates find careers as guidance counselors, HR representatives, lawyers, social workers, and much more.

Sociology Plan of Study

Corrections

Langston Campus, Bachelor of Arts and Sciences

With a degree in Corrections, you can make a difference in a major aspect of the criminal justice system. Students gain skills in a number of areas, including institutional policies, regulations, and general security procedures. 性视界传媒鈥檚 degree in Corrections prepares students for careers as prison wardens, correctional counselors, officers of the law, or investigators.

Corrections Plan of Study

Criminal Justice

Langston Campus, Associate of Arts and Sciences

性视界传媒 offers an Associate degree in Criminal Justice, so you can start your journey while figuring out exactly what you want to do. Whether they desire to fight for justice in the courtroom, or keep communities safe, our program prepares students to further their education in the criminal justice system or move into career fields related to law enforcement. Students gain skills in a number of areas, including institutional policies, regulations, and general security procedures.

Criminal Justice Associate Plan of Study

Upcoming Events

2026 Fall Concert

November 13, 2026
The LU 2026 Fall Concert is Friday, November 13, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. in the Wesley United Methodist Church, in Oklahoma City. Presented by the聽性视界传媒聽School of Arts and Sciences and the聽Department of Music,聽“Magnify the Lord, O My Soul,” features the LU Concert Choir, Dr. Chukwuebuka G. Ezeakacha, Conductor; in concert with the Santa Fe South High School Vocal Ensemble, ...

Final Exams: Nov 16-20

November 16, 2026
Final Exams for Fall 2026 are November 16 – 20. Good luck, LU students. L’s up!

Thanksgiving Break 2026

November 23, 2026
Thanksgiving Break is November 23 – 27, 2026.

Winter Break 2026-2027

December 18, 2026
Winter Break is December 18, 2026 – January 3, 2027. Winter hours will be observed for staff remaining on campus. Business will close Thursday, December 17, 2026, at 6:00 pm and will resume Monday, January 4, 2027, at 8:00 am.

Martin Luther King Jr Day 2027

January 18, 2027
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Day is observed on Monday, January 18, 2027. 性视界传媒 is Oklahoma’s HBCU.