Welcome to the School Psychology, Special Education, and Sociology Department

Are you a “people watcher” and curious about human behavior? If you enjoy finding out how and why people do the things they do, you will enjoy sociology.

Sociologists theorize and use systematic observations and analysis to study people interacting in social groups, to make their behavior understandable. Sociologists also change the world and make a difference through sociological practice.

The Department of School Psychology, Special Education, and Sociology offers students a broad liberal arts education and encourages them to think critically about the social world. We provide excellent preparation for a wide variety of careers, in areas such as (but not limited to) human services, counseling, administration and planning, probation and corrections, community organizing, teaching, and research. The department also prepares students for graduate studies in sociology, social work, and other fields, and professional studies such as law school.

We welcome you to explore what our department has to offer!

News

Education in Action Event Connects Aspiring Educators Across Western Pennsylvania

On April 9, 2025, 麻豆视频 welcomed more than 20 high school students from River Valley, United, and Indiana Area school districts for Education in Action: A Future Teachers鈥 Exchange, a hands-on experience designed to inspire the next generation of educators.

麻豆视频 Offering Accelerated Program for Special Education Teaching Certification; Applications Invited

麻豆视频 is offering a special accelerated program for individuals interested in obtaining a special education teaching certification.

鈥淭racking Crime in Pennsylvania鈥 Social Sciences Career Pathways Lecture, April 8

Robert Orth, managing director of 麻豆视频鈥檚 Administration and Leadership Studies Research and Training Center, is the 2025 Social Sciences Career Pathways Speaker.

Scholarship Established at 麻豆视频 by United Commercial Travelers, Honors Late Local Man

A community organization dedicated to helping people with developmental disabilities has donated more than $75,000 to 麻豆视频 to continue its legacy and to honor one of its long-time members, the late Donald B. Townsend of Indiana County.

麻豆视频 Develops Program to Inspire Next Generation of Educators of Special Education Professionals

麻豆视频 has received $20,000 in funding from the Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN) for a new initiative to inspire the next generation of special education teachers.