The Business Administration option of the Bachelor of Science in Management degree provides a broad business perspective for students who eventually wish to be involved in profit or goal management responsibilities.

As sociologists, criminologists study factors such as when and where crimes are most often committed, the reasons for criminal behavior, and the types of crimes most often committed. They may also research crime's effect on society at large, and the government's response to crime. 

Many graduates of the Bachelor of Arts in Criminology degree work in law enforcement, the prison system, juvenile corrections, probation or parole, or use the bachelor’s degree to prepare for graduate or law school. 

The Bachelor of Arts Degree in Paralegal Studies is approved by the American Bar Association and provides paralegals with a well-rounded, balanced education founded on a beneficial mix of general education, theory, ethics and procedure stressing understanding and reasoning rather than rote learning of facts.

Paralegals, also called legal assistants, work in a wide range of professional settings and are an integral part of the legal team. Under the direct supervision of attorneys, paralegals perform legal research, legal writing, litigation management & support, and legal technology support.

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The Elementary Education undergraduate program at WKU leads to the Bachelor of Science degree and the Kentucky Elementary Certificate (P-5). Elementary Education is a Program Area in the School of Teacher Education in the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences. All teacher certification programs are accredited by Kentucky's Education Professional Standards Board and the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education and require completion of at least 200 hours of field experiences in appropriate off-campus settings.

Teacher candidates are provided opportunities to serve as reflective decision makers in instructional settings of diverse learners in both upper and lower grade levels in elementary classrooms in the local school systems.

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The Bachelor of Arts in Sociology is designed to further awareness and understanding of social life including the social causes and consequences of human behavior in groups, organizations, societies, and various cultures. Students may select from four concentrations or they may choose the general major.

The Bachelor of Science degree in Psychological Science provides excellent training for the kinds of skills that employers and graduate schools seek, especially skills like critical thinking, understanding behavior, working effectively in diverse organizations, and using and interpreting data.

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The online Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Technology degree helps students earn the credentials needed to build a strong foundation in the computer information technology industry. Information technology (IT) is an integral part of modern life and business.

The Computer Information Technology program at WKU can help you prepare for many of these exciting careers, including: Computer Network Architect, Computer Programmer, Computer Support Specialist, Computer Systems Analyst, Database Administrator, Information Security Analyst, Network and Computer Systems Administrator, Software Developer, and Web Developer.

Engineering Technology Management at Western Kentucky University is a degree completion program designed specifically for students who currently hold a certificate or associates degree from a technical school, two year college or 4 year institution. 

The engineering technology management program is a capstone program that provides a two year management emphasis for those working toward a supervisory position in industry. Graduates are empowered to obtain a position of leadership in business, industry or workforce development in support of innovation and global competitiveness.

The Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences degree is designed for students who are interested in pursuing a health and human sciences related career. Students may select from three concentrations:

1. Health Services Leadership & Management: The main focus of this concentration is home and community-based services. This concentration is available 100% online or in-person.
2. Health Sciences-Allied Health: This concentration is for graduates with an Associate of Applied Sciences in a health-related field. The remaining required courses to complete the Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences can be completed 100% online or in-person. 
3. Preparatory Health Sciences: This concentration is designed to prepare students for a postgraduate or professional degree in a health-related field. This option is not available online; however, several courses may be completed at a distance, allowing for increased flexibility. 

Graduates will be prepared to work in careers such as patient navigators, respite care services, assisted living, home health care, and other health-related professions.