Children, Family & Human Services
American Sign Language & Deaf Studies (Edwards Campus)
The interdisciplinary American Sign Language (ASL) and Deaf Studies degree programs offer comprehensive coursework to prepare you with the valuable skills to complement in-demand jobs and the foundations for ASL fluency or interpreting.
Degrees:
B.A., B.G.S.
B.A., B.G.S.
Applied Behavioral Science
Our undergraduate mission is to teach students to understand behavior and solve societal problems through evidence-based practice and critical thinking.
Degrees:
B.A., B.G.S., Grad Certificate, M.A., Minor, Ph.D., Ph.D./M.P.H.
B.A., B.G.S., Grad Certificate, M.A., Minor, Ph.D., Ph.D./M.P.H.
Behavioral Neuroscience
Develop your understanding of the biological bases of behavior and thought to prepare for careers in medicine, pharmacology, veterinary medicine, animal science, neurology, neurobiology, and neuroscience.
Degrees:
B.S.
B.S.
Child Language (Ph.D. only)
The Ph.D. in Child Language focuses on the interdisciplinary academic preparation and research training of child-language specialists.
Degrees:
Ph.D.
Ph.D.
Clinical Child Psychology (Ph.D. only)
The Clinical Child Psychology Program fulfills the basic orientations to Clinical Psychology as a practice area in professional psychology with an emphasis in working with children, adolescents, parents, and families.
Degrees:
Ph.D.
Ph.D.
Gerontology (Ph.D. only)
KU's Doctor of Philosophy in Gerontology is an interdisciplinary research degree emphasizing social and behavioral gerontology.
Degrees:
Ph.D.
Ph.D.
Human Sexuality
Examine how sexual identity and practices contribute to significant contemporary social issues such as human trafficking, family violence and health inequality.
Degrees:
B.A., B.G.S., Minor
B.A., B.G.S., Minor
Indigenous Studies
Learn about the complexity and diversity of Indigenous peoples' cultures and histories.
Degrees:
Grad Certificate, M.A., Minor
Grad Certificate, M.A., Minor
Latin American & Caribbean Studies
Develop cultural flexibility and knowledge of the languages and societies of the Americas. Most majors participate in real-world research through study abroad and study Spanish, Portuguese, Quechua, or Haitian Creole.
Degrees:
B.A., B.G.S., Grad Certificate, M.A., Minor
B.A., B.G.S., Grad Certificate, M.A., Minor
Linguistics
Develop a basic understanding of the human capacity to acquire, perceive, and produce language and of language's role in contemporary society.
Degrees:
B.A., B.G.S., M.A., Minor, Ph.D.
B.A., B.G.S., M.A., Minor, Ph.D.
Psychology
Advance your understanding of human behavior, thinking, and emotion.
Degrees:
B.A., B.G.S., Grad Certificate, M.A., Minor, Ph.D., Undergrad Certificate
B.A., B.G.S., Grad Certificate, M.A., Minor, Ph.D., Undergrad Certificate
Religious Studies
Religious discourses and practices inform the way we perceive ourselves, those around us, and existence at large, even when we are not actively religious.
Degrees:
B.A., B.G.S., Grad Certificate, M.A., Minor
B.A., B.G.S., Grad Certificate, M.A., Minor
Sociology
Sociology is the study of social life, social change, and the social causes and consequences of human behavior.
Degrees:
B.A., B.G.S., Minor, Ph.D.
B.A., B.G.S., Minor, Ph.D.
Speech Language Hearing Sciences & Disorders
Programs are designed for the student who seeks a career in speech, language, or hearing or is interested in normal communication development and communication disorders.
Degrees:
Au.D., B.A., B.G.S., M.A., Minor, Ph.D., SPLD
Au.D., B.A., B.G.S., M.A., Minor, Ph.D., SPLD
Visual Art Education
Prepare for a career as an art educator through classroom and teaching experiences in area schools and community settings.
Degrees:
B.A.E., M.A.
B.A.E., M.A.
Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies
The department fosters the interdisciplinary study of women, gender, and sexuality, through a rich multicultural and internationally informed academic environment.
Degrees:
B.A., B.G.S., Grad Certificate, Minor, Ph.D.
B.A., B.G.S., Grad Certificate, Minor, Ph.D.
