Cottey College

Biology

Cottey's biology program is designed to prepare students for further study in biological fields such as ecology, genetics, molecular biology, zoology, botany, and physiology. Pre-professional preparation for teaching, medicine, nursing, physical therapy, veterinary medicine, and research is also an integral part of the advising and curriculum.

Business Administration

A core set of business courses provides the foundation for students pursuing careers in fields such as management, global operations, entrepreneurship, marketing, sales, and customer service. Cottey offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with five possible concentrations to choose from: Management, International Business, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, and Fine Arts Management.

Criminology (Bachelor of Arts)

Criminology as a field integrates the study of the criminal mind, the causes of crime and delinquency, an understanding of the criminal justice system as well as how criminals are perceived in society. Because Cottey is a liberal arts institution, the criminology program emphasizes critical thinking through interdisciplinary perspectives rather than vocational training solely in criminal justice. Students intern with local agencies at which they gain direct experience and practical skills.

Criminology (Bachelor of Science)

Criminology as a field integrates the study of the criminal mind, the causes of crime and delinquency, an understanding of the criminal justice system as well as how criminals are perceived in society. The B.S. option emphasizes more data analysis and is ideal for students interested in the forensics science side of criminology as well as computer and quantitative data analysis. The B.S.

Dance

The Certificate in Dance provides an opportunity for students pursuing a 2-year or 4-year degree to also earn a dance credential, with less requirements than the Dance Minor. The certificate includes coursework in movement forms, performance, and theory.

Elementary Education

Cottey College's Elementary Education major is focused on contributing highly effective teachers in the field of education for grades 1-6. The Elementary Education program involves interaction with local youth in area primary schools through practice and student teaching. Students may complete a traditional certification track or a non-certification track, Education Studies.

English

The Bachelor of Arts degree in English is inherently interdisciplinary, and courses in the major incorporate the threads of women's leadership, social responsibility, and global awareness. The program is versatile and cutting edge, but it is also rooted in tradition. Students are prepared to enter graduate school, pursue a professional degree (e.g. law), or explore the world of work.

Environmental Studies

The Bachelor of Arts degree in Environmental Studies is inherently interdisciplinary and courses in the major incorporate the threads of women's leadership, social responsibility, and global awareness. The hands-on and cutting-edge program is designed to cover broad topics in Environmental Studies while encouraging specializations that prepare students for graduate school or the professional world.

Health and Biomedical Sciences

The Bachelor of Science degree in Health and Biomedical Sciences is designed to educate students intending to pursue an advanced degree in a medical profession and/or an advanced degree in an interdisciplinary area based in the natural sciences. The curriculum is strongly based in the natural sciences (biology, chemistry, and physics) in order to ensure that graduates are well-prepared to pursue postgraduate education.

History

The history program offers students the opportunity to study the major institutions, ideologies, philosophies, politics, culture, social features, religious beliefs, and the art and literature contributing to the development of the United States, and European and world societies. An informed awareness of historical developments will prepare students for a diverse range of careers as well as for lives of action and contribution in contemporary society.

International Relations

The Bachelor of Arts degree in International Relations is inherently interdisciplinary and courses in the major incorporate the threads of women's leadership, social responsibility, and global awareness. The program emphasizes the study of areas such as relations among states, the influence of globalization, and comparative politics. Experiential learning is a fundamental component of the major, with one semester of study abroad required.

Organizational Leadership

The Certificate in Organizational Leadership (COL) is designed to provide an opportunity for students to study the relevant theoretical and academic aspects of leadership while developing individual leadership capacity. The program combines academic coursework with experiential and co-curricular aspects that result in a tangible qualification reflected on the official transcript.

Organizational Leadership Studies

Organizational Leadership Studies is an interdisciplinary approach to relevant leadership issues in any sector or setting. The major is designed to provide an opportunity for students to study the theoretical and academic aspects of leadership while developing practical skills through the enhancement of individual leadership capacity. The major emphasizes the role, scope, and effectiveness of women leaders.

Political Science

The Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science program is intentionally designed to enhance students' critical engagement with policy debates in the United States, government and politics in different regions of the world, and transnational challenges plaguing the international system. The coursework's overarching emphasis on social justice will equip students with the skills needed to make meaningful contributions to their local and global communities.

Psychology (Bachelor of Arts)

The baccalaureate degree in Psychology is designed to enable students to develop a well-rounded understanding of psychology in general as well as to have a deeper understanding in a few select areas. Students are required to take at least one course from each of the following domains: Diversity, Biological, Cognitive, Personality/Psychological Perspectives on Mental Health, Social, Developmental, and Applied.

Psychology (Bachelor of Science)

The baccalaureate degree in Psychology is designed to enable students to develop a well-rounded understanding of psychology in general as well as to have a deeper understanding in a few select areas. Students are required to take at least one course from each of the following domains: Diversity, Biological, Cognitive, Personality/Psychological Perspectives on Mental Health, Social, Developmental, and Applied. Courses in this major provide students with the tools to become critical thinkers.

Public History

Public history is a field that focuses on presenting the past to a public audience. It combines learning history (and acquiring analytical and writing skills) with learning a variety of presentation methods (photography, acting, etc.).

Secondary Education (Bachelor of Arts)

Cottey College's Secondary Education major is focused on contributing highly effective teachers in the sciences and other fields for grades 9-12. The program involves interaction with local youth in area high schools through practica and student teaching. The baccalaureate degree in Secondary Education offers certification area options from which students will choose the area to teach: Biology, Chemistry, Business, English, Mathematics, Social Science, and Speech/Theatre.

Secondary Education (Bachelor of Science)

Cottey College's Secondary Education major is focused on contributing highly effective teachers in the sciences and other fields for grades 9-12. The program involves interaction with local youth in area high schools through practica and student teaching. The baccalaureate degree in Secondary Education offers certification area options from which students will choose the area to teach: Biology, Chemistry, Business, English, Mathematics, Social Science, and Speech/Theatre.

Theatre

The Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre is inherently interdisciplinary, and courses in the major incorporate the threads of women's leadership, social responsibility, and global awareness. A degree will provide the student a balanced mix of professional training, technical theatre skills, and liberal arts knowledge, whether pursuing performance or working behind the scenes.

Women, Gender, & Sexuality Studies

The Bachelor of Arts degree in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (WGS) is inherently interdisciplinary, and courses in the major incorporate the threads of women's leadership, social responsibility, and global awareness. Students take courses across the curriculum; gain practical experience through internships, service learning, and experiential learning; complete a capstone project; and are well-prepared for graduate school or the world of work.