Purdue University Northwest

College of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences

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Behavioral Sciences

Behavioral Science
Sociology
Social Work
Human Development and Family Studies

Communication and Creative Arts

Broadcasting
Public Relations
Visual Communication Design
Advertising
Communication Studies
International Communications
Journalism
Media Studies

English

One degree, three options

The Department of English at Purdue University Northwest offers a Bachelor of Arts in English, with options in Literature, Professional Writing, and Teaching. Students also may minor in English. An Online Certificate in Writing for Interactive Media is available.

History and Philosophy

Multidisciplinary Studies

The Multidisciplinary Studies (MDS) program provides students with the opportunity to combine courses based on his or her specific educational and career interests.

Political Science, Economics and World Languages and Culture

Political Science
Foreign Language

Psychology

Bachelor of Science in Psychology – Westville Campus
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology – Hammond Campus
Minor in Psychology

School of Education & Counseling

Early Childhood Education
Elementary Education
Elementary & Special Needs
Secondary Education
School Counseling
Mental Health Counseling
Special Education

Graduate Programs

Child Development & Family Studies
Communication
Education Counseling
Education Development
English
History
Marriage & Family Therapy Program
Special Education

Careers & Outcomes

Communications students in front of the green screen

Degrees in Humanities, Education and Social Sciences open doors to a variety of careers including:
Public Relations, Counseling, Advertising, International Relations, Law, Publishing, Radio and Television, Human Relations, Professional Writing, Graphic Arts, Law Enforcement, Public Policy and many others.

Community Partners

Graduate student working with interacting with children

Our graduates work for the Youth Services Bureau, numerous school districts as teachers, LaPorte County Circuit Court, Keyes Counseling, Westville Little School/Pre-School, Chicago Fire Soccer Club, and We Create Media.

Centers & Institutes

Ryan Beach

The College is home to the Institute for Social and Policy Research, the International Film Series, and the Purdue Theater Company – each offering unique educational opportunities to every enrolled student.

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