Make a World of Difference with Your Knowledge of Human Behavior
In School Psychology, Special Education, and Sociology, we are dedicated to preparing students for impactful careers in educational and social settings. Our interdisciplinary approach combines the study of psychological principles, specialized education strategies, and sociological insights to equip future professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to address diverse challenges. Whether you aspire to become a school psychologist, special education teacher, or sociologist, our program offers a comprehensive curriculum, hands-on experience, and a supportive community to help you achieve your goals and make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and communities.
Why Special Education?
If you’re hoping to make a difference in the lives of students with learning, emotional, behavioral, and/or physical disabilities, consider a career as an educator. With a BSEd in Special Education from IUP, you’ll have what it takes to be a dedicated, compassionate special education teacher.
Why Psychology?
School psychologists play a vital role in supporting the development of children and adolescents by working in school to support the growth of their academic, social, behavioral, and mental health.
In IUP's School Psychology programs, you'll learn essential skills to prepare for leadership within a school setting as well as how to take those skills and utilize them in research and higher education.
Why Sociology?
By mastering how and why human beings interact, sociologists also gain insights into the complex ways in which nations and global corporations relate. As a sociologist you have the skills to understand the urgent, ongoing changes within social systems and provide insights that can change destructive or inequitable arrangements.
Every generation of sociologists gathers information about society's shifts and cultural debates so that government agencies, corporations, and human service groups can better assist the needs of people. Become part of the next generation that helps the world “change for the better.”
The IUP Difference
Mentoring. Your education doesn't stop when you leave the classroom. IUP sociology professors are chosen for the commitment to guide you through the exciting process of choosing and fulfilling a career. Furthermore, the mingling of undergraduate and postgraduate students gives you the kind of support and peer mentoring that can deepen knowledge and shape a career that matches your concerns and ambitions.
Statewide Networking. IUP sociology graduates primarily remain in the state once they have earned their degree. The campus relationships you develop may help you prosper in years to come.
Majors Advocate for, Participate in Events and Organizations
“There are many strengths of the Sociology Department, including the excellent professors, the hardworking graduate students, and the large number of sociology majors and minors. What makes this department special is the amount of passion, time, and effort we put into advocating for and participating in many different kinds of student events and organizations.”