Social & Behavioral Sciences
Prepare to Lead Your Community
The College of Arts and Sciences at National Louis University is dedicated to providing students with a well-rounded education— preparing them for work in social and human services or continued study in a field of interest. NLU provides a strong educational foundation that includes the knowledge, skills and experience you'll need to succeed in future work or study.
Our undergraduate and graduate programs are designed to fit the lives of busy adults. Your life and professional experiences may qualify you to earn credits toward your degree, while providing you an array of options for learning the way you do best.
Top programs in the College of Arts and Sciences include:
Undergraduate
Bachelor of Arts in Applied Behavioral Sciences
This program equips students with the insights, skills, and theory to thrive in diverse roles working with and leading groups. An interdisciplinary program, it combines approaches from psychology, sociology, communications, and cultural and organizational studies to provide a framework for effective professional practice in a variety of settings and graduate study.
Bachelor of Arts in Human Services
This bachelor's degree program prepares students to advance in organizations that provide support, service, and other general social work-related activities for individuals, families, and communities in need. These include social service agencies, community health centers and rehabilitation clinics.
Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts Studies
This degree program is designed for people who want to pursue a liberal arts education with the ability to study in one or more areas of interest such as Philosophy, English, Fine Arts, Multicultural Studies, Music, Psychology, Social Science, Theater Arts or Math.
Other undergraduate degrees offered in the College of Arts and Sciences:
Bachelor of Arts in Social Science
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
Bachelor of Arts in English
Bachelor of Arts in Biology
Graduate
Master of Science in Counseling
This master's program is designed for students who are interested in working as a school or community counselor. Students interested in a master's degree in counseling may pursue Type 73 certification for working in schools, or their Licensed Professional Counselor certification to work in an agency setting.
Master of Arts in Psychology
NLU's psychology degree program is designed for students seeking further graduate study, interested in teaching at the undergraduate level, working in social services or hospitals, or who have a particular interest in organizational, developmental or health psychology.
Other graduate degrees offered in the College of Arts and Sciences:
Master of Science in Written Communication
Master of Arts in Public Policy
Master of Education in Adult and Continuing Education (available online and on-campus)
Master of Science in Written Communication
Doctorate in Community Psychology
Doctor of Education in Adult and Continuing Education (Ed.D)
Doctor of Education in Community College Leadership (Ed.D)
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