College of Education and Behavioral Sciences
The College of Education and Behavioral Sciences presents an opportunity to study Criminal Justice, Elementary Education, Psychology, and Social Work. Various concentrations are offered within some of these majors. The degree requirements are described in the following pages.
All degrees
For a list of all Limestone University degrees, visit:
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Minors
For a list of all Limestone University minors, visit the Academic Catalog:
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Bachelor of Science (B.S.) and (B.A.S)
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Starting in August 2025! Criminal Justice (B.S.) is a dynamic program that prepares students for careers in law enforcement, judicial courts, and corrections or further academic pursuits.
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
This program is designed for Criminal Justice students who have an interest in pursuing a career as a forensics investigator. Courses will introduce students to a variety of practice areas while honing the same skills and knowledge as the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice but with an emphasis on the discipline and practice of applying basic principles of forensics science.
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Starting in August 2025! This program is designed for Criminal Justice students who have an interest in law school or a law-related career.
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Starting in August 2025! This program is designed for Criminal Justice students who have an interest in pursuing a career in supervisory and executive administrative roles in any one of a number of Criminal Justice professions.
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Within a liberal arts framework, the purpose of the Elementary Education program is to prepare students with the content knowledge, theoretical background, and practical experience necessary for success as classroom teachers.
Master of Education (M.Ed.)
The program will provide teachers the opportunity to expand their leadership opportunities and add to their existing credentials. The mission of the Limestone Teacher Leadership M.Ed. is to improve the lives of those we serve by positively impacting the learning outcomes of P-12 students, providing high-quality professional development for educators, and contributing to our profession in our local community, state, region, country, and abroad. The M.Ed. program supports this mission by offering a curriculum that encourages action research and experiential learning.
Master of Social Work (M.S.W.)
The MSW provides the opportunity to serve others beyond the BSW level. All social workers are passionate with regard to social justice. With the MSW degree, social workers can carry that passion to the classroom through teaching, as well as, positions in school social work, the mental health community, and positions with the criminal justice field.
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
This broad major intends to orient you to psychology as a whole. Students will learn about the science of mind and behavior, individual and group behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. This major relies heavily on exploring various theories while looking at new research and techniques.
Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.)
Social workers help people cope with everyday problems. They may provide services such as advocacy, crisis response, and connecting clients with resources. Social Workers address societal ills by understanding and addressing problems in functioning that can occur with people, systems, as well as with the interactions between systems and people.
