Programs
Communication
Communication Major (Bachelor of Science)
Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice Major (Bachelor of Science)
Digital Media (Filmmaking & Journalism)
Digital Media Major/Digital Journalism Concentration (Bachelor of Science)
Digital Media Major/TV/Film Production Concentration (Bachelor of Science)
English
English Major/Creative Writing Concentration (Bachelor of Arts)
English Major/Literature and Language Concentration (Bachelor of Arts)
English Major/Secondary Education Teacher Licensure Concentration (Bachelor of Arts)
History
History Major (Bachelor of Arts)
History Major/Public History Concentration (Bachelor of Arts)
History Major/Secondary Education Teacher Licensure Concentration (Bachelor of Arts)
International Studies
International Studies Major (Bachelor of Arts)
Marketing Communication/Advertising
Marketing Communication/Advertising Major (Bachelor of Science)
Political Science
Political Science Major (Bachelor of Science)
Psychology
Psychology Major (Bachelor of Science)
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Communication Students entering the School of Communication may choose from three majors - communication, TV/Film, and marketing communication/advertising - that provide entry into the multi-faceted field of modern communication. State-of-the-art technology, knowledgeable faculty, and high academic standards combine to produce graduates prepared to enter the ever-changing fields of communication. The school’s commitment to incorporating the latest technology is evidenced in the Digital Media Center, a complete digital production facility that offers a professional television studio and ten nonlinear editing suites in the post-production area.
Students in the School of Communication are provided with a solid academic background that promotes written and critical-thinking skills, as well as theoretical and applied knowledge. Graduates leave Endicott with a full toolbox of skills that enable them to enter a variety of fields. Digital media students who follow the TV/Film concentration begin careers in the broadcast industry or work for private production houses, while those who follow the digital journalism concentration may start their professional life at traditional newspapers or in the exciting field of digital publishing. Marketing communication/advertising graduates gain employment at advertising firms or in public relations departments doing client services, social media and integrated marketing. Students who pursue the general major in communication find they are prepared for traditional communication-related positions and, as with the other communication programs, possess the skills to move directly into a program of advanced studies and graduate school.
Opportunities for intense, professional application in individual interest areas are available through a series of internships including the semester-long internship in the final year. Senior students complete a senior thesis, and those in the digital media major do a hands-on thesis project. ECTV, the College’s 24-hour, closed circuit cable television, and EC Radio are available to showcase student productions, including news broadcasts. ECTV and EC Radio stream live from the College website. The Agency is an extra-curricular student group that focuses on public relations and advertising projects, and most of our digital journalism students contribute regularly to the school newspaper, The Observer. Lambda Pi Eta is an honor society within the school that sponsors communication-based events, activities, and fundraisers.
Endicott College has entered into an affiliation with the New York Film Academy College of Visual and Performing Arts (NYFA), which offers programs in filmmaking and broadcast journalism, taught by industry professionals.
Examples of communication internship sites include:
Adidas/Reebok
Arnold World-Wide
Boston Bruins
Gannett
Fox Broadcasting Company
Harvard University, Athletic Communications
Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center
Marketing and Public Relations
NESN
New England Cable News
New York Film Academy (NYFA)
North Shore Magazine
Radio Stations WJMN, KISS 108, and WBUR
The Dr. Phil Show
WGBH Television/Antiques Roadshow
Communication Major (Bachelor of Science)
Curriculum Requirements - Total Credits Required: 125
First Year - Credits: 32
- Individual and Society General Education Requirement (Cr: 3)
- Literary Perspectives General Education Requirement (Cr: 3)
- Values and Ethical Reasoning General Education Requirement (Cr: 3)
- Media Explorations Elective (Cr: 3)
- Elective (Cr: 3)
Sophomore - Credits: 32
- Aesthetic Awareness and Creative Expression General Education Requirement (Cr: 3)
- Global Issues General Education Requirement (Cr: 3)
- Quantitative Reasoning General Education Requirement (Cr: 3)
- Science and Technology General Education Requirement (Cr: 3)
- World Cultures General Education Requirement (Cr: 3)
- General Education Elective (Cr: 3)
- Media Making Elective (Cr: 3)
- Media Writing Elective (Cr: 3)
- Elective (Cr: 3)
Junior - Credits: 31
- Media Explorations Elective (Cr: 6) (One must be 300/400 level)
- Media Making Elective (Cr: 3)
- Media Writing Elective (Cr: 3)
- General Education Electives (Cr: 9) (Two must be above the 100 level)
Senior - Credits: 30
- Media Explorations elective (Cr: 3) (Must be 300/400 level)
- Elective (Cr: 3)
Media Explorations Electives
Students choose four from the following list. Two must be 300 or 400 level.
Media Making Electives
Students choose two from the following list:
Media Writing Electives
Students choose two from the following list:
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the communication program, students will:
- Demonstrate an ability to access, analyze and create media.
- Illustrate critical thinking appropriate to contemporary communication principles and ethics.
- Communicate effectively within the conventions of the communication discipline.
- Demonstrate the critical inquiry and analysis skills needed to engage constructively in intellectual discourse within the Communication discipline.
- Analyze the central theories, perspectives, principles, and concepts in the Communication discipline.
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Criminal Justice Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice is a multi-disciplinary academic program that educates students to be critical thinkers while imparting a comprehensive understanding of the operation and impact of the criminal justice field. The criminal justice degree embraces the broad scope of the criminal justice discipline. Core courses in the major allow students to study the criminal justice process; causes of crime and its impact; law enforcement systems; legal adjudication procedures and systems; the history and contemporary use of technology in criminal justice systems; juvenile justice system; and the correctional field. The program follows the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences’ Standards for Criminal Justice Education and meets the standards of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Higher Education.
Security Studies
To broaden career opportunities, many students majoring in criminal justice elect to complete course work leading to a minor in security studies. The security studies minor can provide students with an interdisciplinary background to understanding domestic and international threats to homeland security and risk management. For more information, please refer to the “Minor Programs of Study” section. In addition, Endicott College offers a Master of Science degree in homeland security for students interested in pursuing a more advanced degree in this field. Students may opt to complete the bachelor’s and master’s degree in five years.
Internships
Internships in criminal justice and security studies are geared for the practical application of the academic experience. Internships are utilized to provide the student with hands-on experience and practical knowledge within the criminal justice system and/or homeland security. The combination of coursework and internships provides the student with a superior education necessary for success in these professional areas.
Examples of internships include:
ATF - Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms
Boston Regional Intelligence Center (BRIC)
Correctional facilities and halfway houses
Crime labs
Crime Victims’ Advocates offices
Department of Social Services
Department of Youth Services
District Attorneys’ offices
FBI - Federal Bureau of Investigation
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center
Juvenile courts
Marine Patrol
Massachusetts State Police Arson and Bomb Squad
Municipal police departments
Probation offices
State Police Training Academy
TSA - Transportation Safety Administration
United States Marshals Service
Criminal Justice Major (Bachelor of Science)
Curriculum Requirements - Total Credits Required: 125
First Year - Credits: 32
- World Language (Cr: 6)
- Quantitative Reasoning General Education Requirement (Cr: 3)
- Elective (Cr: 6)
Sophomore - Credits: 32-33
- Global Issues (Cr. 3)
- Individual and Society General Education Requirement (Cr: 3)
- Literary Perspectives General Education Requirement (Cr: 3)
- Science and Technology General Education Requirement (Cr: 3-4)
- World Cultures General Education Requirement (Cr: 3)
- Elective (Cr: 3)
Junior - Credits: 31
- Aesthetic Awareness and Creative Expression General Education Requirement (Cr: 3)
- Criminal Justice Electives (Cr: 9)
- Elective (Cr: 3)
- General Education Elective (Cr: 3)
- Values and Ethical Reasoning General Education Requirement (Cr: 3)
Senior - Credits: 30
- General Education Electives (Cr: 9)
(two must be above the 100 level)
- Criminal Justice Elective (Cr: 3)
Criminal Justice Electives
Criminal Justice electives include any course with a CJ designation, and
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the criminal justice program, students will:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in criminal justice.
- Apply basic research methods in criminal justice, including research design, data analysis, and interpretation.
- Apply basic criminal justice concepts and principles to real world settings.
- Communicate effectively in written form within the conventions of the discipline.
- Demonstrate the critical inquiry and analysis skills needed to engage constructively in academic discourse within the discipline.
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Digital Media The digital media major provides a blend of visual, oral, and written communication. It is offered in two concentrations, TV/film production and digital journalism, which share a common core of courses that explore the synergy between the functional methods of journalism (writing and interviewing) and the applied production skills of filmmaking. Both concentrations emphasize skill development throughout the storytelling process, from understanding the methods needed to develop a story to actively utilizing the tools to successfully create the narrative.
Digital Media Major/Digital Journalism Concentration (Bachelor of Science)
Curriculum Requirements - Total Credits: 125
First Year - Credits: 32
- Global Issues General Education Requirement (Cr: 3)
- Individual and Society General Education Requirement (Cr: 3)
- Literary Perspectives General Education Requirement (Cr: 3)
- Values and Ethical Reasoning General Education Requirement (Cr: 3)
- General Education Elective (Cr: 3)
Sophomore - Credits: 32
- Aesthetic Awareness and Creative Expression General Education Requirement (Cr: 3)
- Quantitative Reasoning General Education Requirement (Cr: 3)
- Science and Technology General Education Requirement (Cr: 3)
- World Cultures General Education Requirement (Cr: 3)
- Journalism Elective (Cr: 3)
- General Education Elective (Cr: 3)
Junior - Credits: 31
- Political Science course (300 level) (Cr; 3)
- Journalism Elective (Cr: 3)
- General Education Electives (Cr: 6) (must be above the 100 level)
- Elective (Cr: 3)
Senior - Credits: 30
- Journalism Elective (Cr: 3)
- Elective (Cr: 3)
Digital Journalism Electives
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the digital media program students will:
- Apply their knowledge of multiple modes of storytelling and the skills required to plan, report and produce distinct work demonstrating the designated medium that best serves the story and its audience.
- Incorporate technical and editorial best practices of the professions of journalism, television and film production to write within the conventions of the specified discipline.
- Dissect through a critical lens the legal concepts and ethical values of communities and institutions that guide the digital media disciplines.
- Produce a culminating digital presentation that illustrates the connection between theory and professional practice.
- Analyze the central theories, perspectives, principles, and concepts in the Communication discipline.
Digital Media Major/TV/Film Production Concentration (Bachelor of Science)
Curriculum Requirements - Total Credits Required: 125
First Year - Credits: 32
- Individual and Society General Education Requirement (Cr: 3)
- Global Issues General Education Requirement (Cr: 3)
- Literary Perspectives General Education Requirement (Cr: 3)
- Values and Ethical Reasoning General Education Requirement (Cr: 3)
- General Education Elective (Cr: 3)
Sophomore - Credits: 32
- Aesthetic Awareness and Creative Expression General Education Requirement (Cr: 3)
- Quantitative Reasoning General Education Requirement (Cr: 3)
- Science and Technology General Education Requirement (Cr: 3)
- World Cultures General Education Requirement (Cr: 3)
- General Education Elective (Cr: 3)
Junior - Credits: 31
- General Education Electives (Cr: 6) (must be above the 100 level)
- Elective (Cr: 3)
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the digital media program students will:
- Apply their knowledge of multiple modes of storytelling and the skills required to plan, report and produce distinct work demonstrating the designated medium that best serves the story and its audience.
- Incorporate technical and editorial best practices of the professions of journalism, television and film production to write within the conventions of the specified discipline.
- Dissect through a critical lens the legal concepts and ethical values of communities and institutions that guide the digital media disciplines.
- Produce a culminating digital presentation that illustrates the connection between theory and professional practice.
- Analyze the central theories, perspectives, principles, and concepts in the Communication discipline.
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English The English major offers concentrations in Creative Writing, Literature and Language, and Secondary Education teacher licensure. All English majors take courses that provide them with essential knowledge of literary history, terms, and genres. Students concentrating in Creative Writing develop their own voices through focused writing courses while taking courses in literature to discover how their own writing fits into or departs from literary traditions. Students concentrating in literature and language follow a program in which they receive a strong foundation in American, British, and world literature, as well as contemporary critical approaches to literary analysis. Students in the Secondary Education concentration take a range of education courses in addition to required English classes, and become licensed middle or high school English teachers in Massachusetts.
Through their courses, English majors develop critical thinking, writing, and communication skills necessary for success in any career. They apply these skills in a wide range of exciting internship settings such as publishing houses, colleges and universities, newspapers, libraries, museums, law firms, corporations, and startups. Many English majors participate in the student-run Endicott Review and the Odyssey online magazine, and have opportunities to publish in the Endicott College/Ibbetson Street Press Young Poets Series. Experiences in and beyond the classroom lead to careers and graduate studies in creative writing, education, business, law, communications, journalism, and other fields.
Examples of internships include:
The Beverly Citizen
North Shore Music Theater
Random House, Inc.
Anchorage North, Group Home for Girls
WXRV The River 92.5 FM
Ocean Alliance
Massachusetts Audubon North Shore Advocacy
Beverly High School
The Boston Celtics
Rockport Publishing
Project Adventure
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the English program, students will:
- Write expository essays that are polished and that advance coherent, well-reasoned arguments.
- Use literary theories, terms, and approaches, and properly cite textual evidence, when analyzing literary texts.
- Demonstrate foundational knowledge of American, British, and World Literatures.
- Produce a substantial work of scholarship using primary and secondary sources.
- Demonstrate the critical inquiry and analytical skills needed to engage constructively in intellectual discourse within the discipline.
- Make connections between their major and professional opportunities through internships.
English Major/Creative Writing Concentration (Bachelor of Arts)
Curriculum Requirements - Total Credits Required: 125
First Year - Credits: 32-33
- Quantitative Reasoning General Education Requirement (Cr: 3)
- Science and Technology General Education Requirement (Cr: 3-4)
- World Language (Cr: 6)
- English Elective (Cr: 3)
- Electives (Cr: 6)
Sophomore - Credits: 32
- Aesthetic Awareness and Creative Expression General Education Requirement (Cr: 3)
- Global Issues General Education Requirement (Cr: 3)
- Individual and Society General Education Requirement (Cr: 3)
- Creative Writing Electives (Cr: 6)
- One course must be at the 200-level; one course must be at the 300-level.
- Elective (Cr: 3)
Junior - Credits: 31
- Values and Ethical Reasoning General Education Requirement (Cr: 3)
- World Cultures General Education Requirement (Cr: 3)
- Creative Writing Electives (Cr: 12)
- Two courses must be at 200-level; two courses must be at the 300-level.
- English Elective (Cr: 3)
- Literature Electives (Cr: 6)
- One course must be at the 300-level.
- Multicultural Literature Elective (Cr: 3)
Senior - Credits: 30
- General Education Electives (Cr: 12)
- Two courses must be above the 100 level.
Creative Writing Electives
Students choose six writing courses from the following list. Three must be at the 200 level and three must be at the 300 level.
Literature Electives
Students choose one of the following literature-based ENG courses.
Multicultural Literature Electives
Students choose one of the following multicultural literature-based courses.
Learning Outcomes
In addition to fulfilling the outcomes of the English program, students completing the creative writing concentration will:
- Create work that possesses a distinctive authorial voice, achieved through language and imagery and/or original exploration of topic or theme.
- Experiment and take risks in a variety of forms (e.g. poetry, short fiction, creative non-fiction, plays and screenplays).
- Produce an original body of work such as a collection of short stories or poems, a novella or a screenplay.
English Major/Literature and Language Concentration (Bachelor of Arts)
Curriculum Requirements - Total Credits: 125
First Year - Credits: 32-33
- Quantitative Reasoning General Education Requirement (Cr: 3)
- Science and Technology General Education Requirement (Cr: 3-4)
- American Literature Elective (Cr: 3)
- Writing and Rhetoric Elective (Cr: 3)
- World Language (Cr: 6)
- Elective (Cr: 3)
Sophomore - Credits: 32
- Aesthetic Awareness and Creative Expression General Education Requirement (Cr: 3)
- British Literature Elective (Cr: 3)
- Global Issues General Education Requirement (Cr: 3)
- Individual and Society General Education Requirement (Cr: 3)
- Multicultural Literature Elective (Cr: 3)
- World Cultures General Education Requirement (Cr: 3)
- Writing and Rhetoric Elective (Cr: 3)
Junior - Credits: 31
- English Elective (Cr: 6)
- Elective (Cr: 9)
- Multicultural Literature Elective (Cr: 3)
- Values and Ethical Reasoning General Education Requirement (Cr: 3)
Senior - Credits: 30
- General Education Electives (Cr: 12)
(two courses must be above the 100 level)
English Major (Literature and Language) Elective Courses
At least two of the eight courses used to fulfill the requirements below must be at or above the 300 level.
American Literature
Students choose one American literature elective
British Literature
Students choose one British literature elective
Multicultural Literature
Students choose two multicultural literature electives
Writing and Rhetoric
Students choose two writing and rhetoric electives
English Electives
Students may take any two other ENG courses (literature, professional writing, or creative writing based) to fulfill the requirement, provided they are not also used to fulfill other major requirements or the General Education requirements.
Learning Outcomes
In addition to fulfilling the outcomes of the English program, students completing the creative writing concentration will:
- Write expository essays that are polished and that advance coherent, well-reasoned arguments.
- Use literary theories, terms, and approaches, and properly cite textual evidence, when analyzing literary texts.
- Demonstrate foundational knowledge of American, British, and World Literatures.
- Produce a substantial work of scholarship using primary and secondary sources.
- Demonstrate the critical inquiry and analytical skills needed to engage constructively in intellectual discourse within the discipline.
- Make connections between their major and professional opportunities through internships.
English Major/Secondary Education Teacher Licensure Concentration (Bachelor of Arts)
English majors may pursue Massachusetts state licensure by adding the secondary education concentration. In doing so, they can become licensed in the state of Massachusetts to teach grades 5-12. Students in the secondary education concentration complete first year and sophomore internships in a range of school settings, followed by a junior year pre-practicum and senior year full-practicum experience. Upon graduation, Endicott education students have completed all of the requirements necessary to apply for an initial license in the state of Massachusetts and are eligible to pursue licensure in many other states.
The secondary education concentration consists of seven courses plus a full-semester practicum. It has been approved by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. For more information see the School of Education’s Secondary Education Teacher Licensure section of the Catalog.
Curriculum Requirements - Total Credits Required: 126-127
First Year - Credits: 32
- General Education Elective (Cr: 3)
- Quantitative Reasoning General Education Requirement (Cr: 3)
- World Language (Cr: 6)
Sophomore - Credits: 32
- Individual and Society General Education Requirement (Cr: 3)
- Values and Ethics Reasoning General Education Requirement (Cr: 3)
Junior - Credits: 32-33
- British Literature Elective (Cr: 3)
- Science and Technology General Education Requirement (Cr. 3-4)
- World Cultures General Education Requirement (Cr: 3)
- World Literature Elective (Cr: 3)
Senior - Credits: 31
- American Literature Elective (Cr. 3)
- General Education Electives (Cr: 9)
(One must be at above the 100 level)
American Literature Electives
British Literature Electives
World Literature Electives
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History The study of history enables students to better understand contemporary issues and problems by examining their root causes. Through their coursework, students come to understand the dynamics of political and social change - the factors, processes, and contingencies that combine to create change over time - and learn about the distinct and intersecting histories of groups in the United States and abroad, as differentiated by race, gender, ethnicity, class, religion, sexuality, and culture. History courses offer opportunities for students to hone their communication and critical thinking skills - their ability to weigh evidence, identify and assess competing interpretations of events, and develop and sustain arguments. Endicott’s History Guild meets periodically to plan outings and events that celebrate history’s importance to many areas of life.
The major offers a flexible program of study, which provides foundational coverage of the field while allowing students to personalize their program through electives and internships. The major prepares students for professional positions and/or graduate study in a range of fields including but not limited to history, American studies, education, law, government, journalism, publishing, museums, and archives.
Examples of internships include:
AFL-CIO
Freedom Trail, Inc.
Government offices
John F. Kennedy Library and Museum
Massachusetts Historical Society
Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism
Massachusetts State House
Massachusetts State Archives
National Heritage Museum
Peabody Essex Museum
Public and private schools
History Major (Bachelor of Arts)
Curriculum Requirements - Total Credits Required: 125-126
Note: A HST course can be taken to satisfy the World Cultures thematic category, but cannot also count towards completing a history elective.
First Year - Credits: 32-33
- World Languages (Cr: 6)
- History Survey Sequence (Cr: 6)
- Individual and Society General Education Requirement (Cr: 3)
- Quantitative Reasoning General Education Requirement (Cr: 3)
- Science and Technology General Education Requirement (Cr: 3-4)
Sophomore - Credits: 32
- Aesthetic Awareness and Creative Expression General Education Requirement (Cr:3)
- Global Issues General Education Requirement (Cr: 3)
- Literary Perspectives General Education Requirement (Cr: 3)
- U.S. History Requirement (Cr: 3)
- World Cultures General Education Requirement (Cr: 3)
- World History Requirement (Cr: 3)
- Electives (Cr: 6)
Junior - Credits: 31
- Diverse Perspectives Requirement (Cr: 3)
- General Education Electives (Cr: 9)
(one must be above the 100 level)
- History Electives (Cr: 9)
(two must be above the 300 level)
- Electives (Cr: 6)
Senior - Credits: 30
- Electives (Cr: 9)
- General Education Elective (Cr: 3)
(must be above the 100 level)
History Survey Sequence
History majors are required to complete a history survey sequence (United States History I and II, Western Civilization I and II, or World History I and II).
History Electives
To meet the History Electives requirements, students must choose four courses with the HST prefix (excluding HST 201 Contemporary Approaches to History). Students must take at least two of these courses at the 300 or 400 level. History Major Requirements
To meet the History Major’s U.S. History, World History, and Diverse Perspectives requirements, students must choose one course from each of the following lists.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the history program, students will:
- Demonstrate knowledge of contemporary approaches to the study of history.
- Communicate effectively within the conventions of the discipline of history.
- Interpret primary sources and use them to develop historical arguments.
- Place events, people, texts, objects, and ideas in their proper historical context, with attention to categories such as race, gender, ethnicity, class, and culture.
- Demonstrate the critical inquiry and analysis skills needed to engage constructively in intellectual discourse within the discipline.
- Implement skills learned in coursework in professional contexts through a series of internships.
History Major/ Public History Concentration (Bachelor of Arts)
Public history-history presented not in classrooms, but in museums, heritage tours, civic celebrations, documentary films, podcasts, and other venues-is where the vast majority of people confront our collective past. As history majors, public history concentrators will develop foundational knowledge of history and of the methods that today’s historians use to interpret the past. In this concentration, however, students will also grapple with questions that animate the field of public history: why do communities and nations publically remember some historical events and not others? How do exhibits, monuments, and heritage tours shape our understanding of history? By examining case studies and by interning at area museums, historical societies, libraries & archives, national parks, and heritage tourism sites, public history concentrators will learn about the complicated relationship between history and memory, and the range of career paths open to history majors beyond teaching in schools, practicing law, and working in government, journalism, and other fields.
Curriculum Requirements - Total Credits Required: 125-126
History majors may not use HST courses to satisfy the General Education requirements, except for the World Cultures thematic category. A HST course taken to satisfy the World Cultures thematic category cannot also count towards completing a history elective.
First Year - Credits: 32-33
- World Languages (Cr: 6)
- History Survey Sequence (Cr: 6)
- Individual and Society General Education Requirement (Cr: 3)
- Science and Technology General Education Requirement (Cr: 3-4)
- Quantitative Reasoning General Education Requirement (Cr. 3)
Sophomore - Credits: 32
- Elective (Cr. 3)
- Global Issues General Education Requirement (Cr:3)
- Literary Perspectives General Education Requirement (Cr: 3)
- U.S. History Requirement (Cr: 3)
- Public History Elective (Cr: 6)
- Marketing and Public Relations Requirement (Cr: 3)
- Professional Writing Requirement (Cr: 3)
- World History Requirement (Cr: 3)
Junior - Credits: 31
- Aesthetic Awareness General Education Requirement (Cr: 3)
- Diverse Perspectives Requirement (Cr: 3)
- World Cultures General Education Requirement (Cr. 3)
- General Education Electives (Cr: 3)
- Must be above the 100 level.
- History Electives (Cr: 6)
- Must be above the 300 level.
- Marketing and Public Relations Requirement (Cr: 3)
- Public History Elective (Cr: 3)
- Professional Writing Requirement (Cr: 3)
Senior - Credits: 30
- General Education Elective (Cr: 9)
- One must be above the 100 level.
- History Elective (Cr: 3)
History Survey Sequence
Students are required to complete a history survey sequence (United States History I and II, Western Civilization I and Ii, or World History I and II).
History Electives
To meet the History Electives requirements, students must choose four courses with the HST prefix (excluding HST 201 Contemporary Approaches to History). Students must take at least two of these courses at the 300 or 400 level.
History Major Requirements
To meet the History Major’s U.S. History, World History, and Diverse Perspectives requirements, students must choose one course from each of the following lists.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the history program, students will:
- Demonstrate knowledge of contemporary approaches to the study of history.
- Communicate effectively within the conventions of the discipline of history.
- Interpret primary sources and use them to develop historical arguments.
- Place events, people, texts, objects, and ideas in their proper historical context, with attention to categories such as race, gender, ethnicity, class, and culture.
- Demonstrate the critical inquiry and analysis skills needed to engage constructively in intellectual discourse within the discipline.
- Implement skills learned in coursework in professional contexts through a series of internships.
History Major/Secondary Education Teacher Licensure Concentration (Bachelor of Arts)
History majors may pursue Massachusetts state licensure by adding the secondary education concentration. In doing so, they can become licensed in the state of Massachusetts to teach grades 5-12. Students in the secondary education concentration complete first year and sophomore internships in a range of school settings, followed by a junior year pre-practicum and senior year full-practicum experience. Upon graduation, Endicott education students have completed all of the requirements necessary to apply for an initial license in the state of Massachusetts and are eligible to pursue licensure in many other states.
The secondary education concentration consists of seven courses plus a full-semester practicum. It has been approved by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. For more information see the School of Education’s Secondary Education Teacher Licensure section of the Catalog.
Curriculum Requirements - Total Credits: 127-128
Sophomore - Credits: 32
- Literary Perspectives General Education Requirement (Cr: 3)
- Quantitative Reasoning General Education Requirement (Cr: 3)
Junior - Credits: 32
- History Electives (Cr: 6)
(must be at the 300 level)
- Aesthetic Awareness and Creative Expression General Education Requirement (Cr: 3)
- Global Issues General Education Requirement (Cr: 3)
- Individual and Society General Education Requirement (Cr. 3)
- World Cultures General Education Requirement (Cr: 3)
Senior - Credits: 31-32
- General Education Electives (Cr: 9)
- One must be above the 100 level.
- Science and Technology General Education Requirement (Cr: 3-4)
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the history program, students will:
- Demonstrate knowledge of contemporary approaches to the study of history.
- Communicate effectively within the conventions of the discipline of history.
- Interpret primary sources and use them to develop historical arguments.
- Place events, people, texts, objects, and ideas in their proper historical context, with attention to categories such as race, gender, ethnicity, class, and culture.
- Demonstrate the critical inquiry and analysis skills needed to engage constructively in intellectual discourse within the discipline.
- Implement skills learned in coursework in professional contexts through a series of internships.
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Integrated Studies In exceptional circumstances, students enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program may petition to receive an Associate of Science in Integrated Studies.
Integrated Studies (Associate in Science)
Curriculum Requirements - Total Credits Required: 67-68
First Year - Credits: 32-33
- Aesthetic Awareness and Creative Expression General Education Requirement (Cr: 3)
- General Elective (Cr: 6)
- Individual and Society General Education Requirement (Cr: 3)
- Literary Perspectives General Education Requirement (Cr: 3)
- Quantitative Reasoning General Education Requirement (Cr: 3)
- Science and Technology General Education Requirement (Cr: 3-4)
- World Cultures General Education Requirement (Cr: 3)
Sophomore - Credits: 35
- Electives (Cr: 6)
- General Education Electives (Cr: 12)
- Two must be above the 100 level
- Global Issues General Education Requirement Cr: 3)
- Three courses in a specific department or major (Cr: 9)
- Values & Ethical Reasoning General Education Requirement (Cr: 3)
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International Studies
International Studies Major (Bachelor of Arts) (CIS-Madrid, Spain)
Curriculum Requirements - Total Credits Required: 125-126
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the international studies program, students will:
- Demonstrate knowledge of the cross-disciplinary nature of the field - e.g. the global and comparative dimensions of history, economic systems, cultural norms, art, and literature.
- Demonstrate an understanding of international politics and geopolitics, and their role in world affairs and conflicts.
- Communicate effectively in written form within the conventions of the disciplines that constitute international studies.
- Describe the language and culture of a region of the world that differs from that which students already know.
- Demonstrate the critical inquiry and analysis skills needed to engage constructively in intellectual discourse within the international studies discipline.
- Make connections between their major and professional opportunities through a variety of internships.
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Interdisciplinary Studies The Interdisciplinary Studies major is the most versatile and individualized of Endicott’s majors as it meets the professional goals of a wide range of students. First-year students in the major are introduced to the idea of academic disciplines and engage in guided self-reflection to identify the academic area or combination of areas that best aligns with their strengths and values. Students may also apply to pursue an individually designed Interdisciplinary Studies major. Recent examples of such majors include “Community Development in a Global Context,” “Cognitive Studies,” “Social Action Advocacy,” and “Writing and Illustration for Children.”
Students who elect the traditional Interdisciplinary Studies track are exposed to reading, thinking, and writing within different disciplines as they choose courses from a range of liberal arts subjects, including History, Political Science, English, Psychology, Philosophy, Religion, Sociology, Environmental Science, and other areas. Students in the program also participate in at least two interdisciplinary seminars (IDS 201), in which they examine a topic from multiple disciplinary perspectives. Academic minors are encouraged as a way for students to further develop their specific knowledge base.
Interdisciplinary Studies majors apply what they learn in the classroom to a wide range of internships, from businesses and schools to law firms and government agencies. Graduates benefit from limitless career options, and recent graduates have pursued further study at Fordham University, Oxford University, Boston College, Johns Hopkins University, and other prestigious institutions.
Students interested in becoming licensed public school teachers complete the Interdisciplinary Studies major with a concentration in early childhood or elementary education. For more information, please see the School of Education section of the catalog.
Examples of Internships include:
Amnesty International
Beverly School for the Deaf
Boys and Girls Clubs
Cape Ann Whale Watch
Deloitte Services, LLP
Embassy of Georgia
Gay/ Lesbian Advocates & Defenders
Massachusetts State House
Peabody Essex Museum
Rockport Publishers
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
WBZ News Radio
Interdisciplinary Studies Major (Bachelor of Arts)
Curriculum Requirements - Total Credits Required: 125-127
First Year - Credits: 32
- World Language (Cr: 6)
- Quantitative Reasoning General Education Requirement (Cr: 3)
- General Education Electives (Cr: 6)
- Electives (Cr: 6)
Sophomore - Credits: 32-33
- Global Issues General Education Requirement (Cr: 3)
- Literary Perspectives General Education Requirement (Cr: 3)
- Values & Ethical Reasoning General Education Requirement (Cr: 3)
- English Elective (Cr: 3)
- Interdisciplinary Studies or Political Science Elective (Cr: 3)
- Philosophy or Religion Elective (Cr: 3)
- Science or Math Elective (Cr: 3-4)
- Electives (Cr: 6)
Junior - Credits: 31-32
- Aesthetic Awareness and Creative Expression General Education Requirement (Cr: 3)
- Individual and Society General Education Requirement (Cr: 3)
- Science and Technology General Education Requirement (Cr: 3-4)
- World Cultures General Education Requirement (Cr: 3)
- History Elective (Cr: 3)
- Political Science Elective (Cr: 3)
- Psychology or Sociology Elective (Cr: 3)
- Electives (Cr: 6)
Senior - Credits: 30
- American Studies or Interdisciplinary Studies Elective (Cr: 3)
- Elective (Cr: 3)
- General Education Electives (Cr: 6)
(must be above the 100 level)
Interdisciplinary Studies Discipline-Specific Electives
The eight discipline-designated elective requirements (English; history; international studies; political science; philosophy or religion; psychology or sociology; math or science; American studies or Interdisciplinary Studies) may be met by taking any course with the individual discipline’s prefix. However, at least three of the eight courses must be above the 100-level.
The American studies/Interdisciplinary Studies elective requirement may be met by taking any course with an AMS or IDS designation or one of the following courses:
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Interdisciplinary Studies program students will:
- Articulate the academic role of disciplinary distinctions and interdisciplinary connections.
- Demonstrate critical inquiry and analysis skills across disciplines.
- Apply relevant disciplinary methods to complex problems of human interaction.
- Communicate the results of inquiry in written form using appropriate academic conventions.
- Implement skills learned in coursework in professional contexts through a series of internships.
Interdisciplinary Seminar Requirement
Students must take a minimum of two IDS 201 Interdisciplinary Seminar offerings to complete the program. These seminars are team-taught and examine topics from at least two disciplinary perspectives. The topics will change each semester.
Interdisciplinary Studies Major/Individually Designed Concentration (Bachelor of Arts)
The individually designed Interdisciplinary Studies major helps to accommodate Endicott students whose interests are not met by current Endicott majors. The program is not designed to overlap with existing majors but rather to provide qualified students with an academic program that meets their unique needs. Offering students flexibility, independence, and academic rigor, this option provides undergraduates with the opportunity to draw on the resources of the entire Endicott curriculum, across majors and disciplines.
Application Process:
Students must submit, and have approved, a detailed proposal that describes their anticipated area of study. Students must complete the College’s core curriculum, two semesters of world language, two IDS 201 Interdisciplinary Seminars, IDS 302 Methods of Inquiry in the Humanities, or PSY 240 Research Methods, and IDS 489 Senior Research and IDS 490 Senior Thesis or IDS 491 Senior Capstone. Students may apply no earlier than the second semester of their first year and no later than the first semester of their junior year. The proposal for acceptance into the individually designed Interdisciplinary Studies major should include the following:
- A statement that clearly defines the focus of the student’s Interdisciplinary studies major. Students should explain the rationale behind their proposal and describe connections between courses to be taken, internships to be explored, and professional goals to be pursued.
- A statement that explains how the proposal will allow the student to pursue a unique course of study.
- A tentative list of the eight courses (24 credits) that will comprise the student’s concentration. Subsequent changes are not encouraged, but if they are necessary students must get the approval of their advisor and the Dean of the School of Social Sciences, Communications, and Humanities. If nine or more credits are to be taken in an existing Endicott major, the proposal will be reviewed by the dean of that program.
Before applying, students should discuss their interest in the major with Department Lead. In preparation of the proposal, consultation with advisors and/or professors is encouraged. Completed proposals should be submitted to the Dean of the School of Humanities, Communication and Social Sciences, who will review them along with the Provost, and Deans of other schools if at least three courses in the proposed concentration satisfy requirements in a program they oversee. Students will be notified in writing of their acceptance into the program. The title of the individually designed major will appear on the transcript upon degree completion.
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Marketing Communication/Advertising In the marketing communication/advertising major, students develop the critical thinking and writing skills necessary to function in this demanding field. Coursework includes a focus on traditional and social media marketing, public relations and client development. Students are given a basic understanding of the industry which prepares them to succeed as they move into their three-week and semester-long internships.
Marketing Communication/Advertising Major (Bachelor of Science)
Curriculum Requirements - Total Credits Required: 125-126
First Year - Credits: 32
- Global Issues General Education Requirement (Cr: 3)
- Individual and Society General Education Requirement (Cr: 3)
- Literary Perspectives General Education Requirement (Cr: 3)
- Quantitative Reasoning General Education Requirement (Cr:3)
Sophomore - Credits: 32-33
- Aesthetic Awareness and Creative Expression General Education Requirement (Cr: 3)
- Science and Technology General Education Requirement (Cr: 3-4)
- World Cultures General Education Requirement (Cr:3)
- Elective (Cr: 3)
- MCA Elective (Cr: 3)
Junior - Credits: 31
- General Education Electives (Cr: 12) (two must be above the 100 level)
- Elective (Cr: 3)
- MCA Elective (Cr: 3)
Marketing Communication/Advertising Electives
Students must choose two from the following:
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the marketing communication/advertising program, students will:
- Demonstrate an understanding of how marketing communication works and persuades.
- Explain the ways in which marketing communication is central to our cultural language.
- Plan, implement, and evaluate marketing communication programs.
- Analyze ethical issues related to marketing communication.
- Communicate effectively in written form within the conventions of the communication discipline.
- Demonstrate the critical inquiry and analysis skills needed to engage constructively in intellectual discourse within the discipline.
- Demonstrate integrated learning skills by making connections between classroom learning and professional life in the marketing communication discipline.
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Political Science The political science major prepares students to be active, informed citizens in our increasingly complex and interdependent world. By studying American and international politics, comparative governments, law, and political theory, students are able to understand and evaluate various political systems and ideologies. Political science majors examine the foundations of local, state, national, and international politics while analyzing world events to explore the relationship between theory and practice. As they investigate the multiple forces - economic, geographic, cultural, philosophical, and historical - that affect the success of political systems, they develop tools for improving governance and diplomacy at home and abroad. Through opportunities on and off campus, they participate in political processes and promote awareness of some of the most pressing issues facing their country and the world.
Political science majors apply what they learn through countless opportunities, gaining practical knowledge while forging valuable relationships with professionals in the field. Depending on their interests, students may choose to intern in government offices, law firms, nongovernmental organizations, embassies, consulting and lobbying firms, or other politically relevant settings. Graduates emerge with a profound knowledge of politics and enhanced critical thinking, speaking, analytical, and writing skills that aid them in launching significant careers and ensure success in law schools, graduate programs, or any number of important fields in our evolving global society.
Possible careers include:
Activism and advocacy
Campaign management
Financial consulting
Foreign service
Government/law
Immigration services
Journalism
Labor relations
Lobbying
Political commentary
Public policy
Urban planning
Political Science Major (Bachelor of Science)
Curriculum Requirements - Total Credits Required: 125-126
First Year - Credits: 32
- World Language (Cr: 6)
- Individual and Society General Education Requirement (Cr: 3)
- Global Issues General Education Requirement (Cr: 3)
- Electives (Cr: 6)
Sophomore - Credits: 32-33
- Quantitative Reasoning General Education Requirement (Cr. 3)
- Science & Technology General Education Requirement (Cr: 3-4)
- Literary Perspectives General Education Requirement (Cr: 3)
- Values and Ethical Reasoning General Education Requirement (Cr: 3)
- Political Science Elective (Cr: 6)
Junior - Credits: 31
- Aesthetic Awareness and Creative Expression General Education Requirement (Cr: 3)
- World Cultures General Education Requirement (Cr: 3)
- Political Science Elective (Cr: 15)
- General Education Electives (Cr: 6)
- Electives (Cr: 3)
Senior - Credits: 30
- Elective (Cr: 6)
- General Education Electives (Cr: 6)
(must be above the 100 level)
Political Science Electives
Students must choose 7 courses from the following lists; at least 3 of the 7 must have a POL designation.
Students may select a specific focus area in choosing their electives.
American Politics and Law
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the political science program, students will:
- Demonstrate an understanding of content and application in the four core areas of political science: American government and politics, political theory, comparative government, and international relations.
- Actively engage in political action and processes at any level on and off campus through field research, internships, service programs, and club activities.
- Communicate effectively in written form within the conventions of the political science discipline.
- Demonstrate the critical inquiry and analysis skills needed to engage constructively in academic discourse within the political science discipline.
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Psychology The psychology curriculum is designed to provide students with an understanding of the theory and research within the four general domains of psychology: learning and cognition; individual differences, personality and social processes; biological bases of behavior; and developmental changes across the lifespan. Students learn to understand and apply basic research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and interpretation. They come to understand and apply psychological principles to personal, social, and organizational issues; and they learn to weigh evidence, tolerate ambiguity, act ethically, and reflect other values that are the underpinnings of psychology as a discipline. Additionally, they will recognize, understand, and respect the complexity of socio-cultural and international diversity.
Psychology majors apply this knowledge in a wide range of professional fields through three required internships that are completed in settings such as mental health clinics, hospitals, community residential programs, schools, and human resource departments. The program’s emphasis is on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the social and cultural basis of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders makes it ideal for students to move into any career associated with psychology, along with numerous careers outside of the field. Additionally, students will be fully prepared to continue their education in graduate schools within psychology, education, law, or social work.
Examples of Internships include:
Anna Jacques Hospital
Greater Beverly YMCA
Artful Life Counseling Center
Hopeful Journeys Educational Center
Aspire Learning Center
Justice Resource Institute
Bridgewell
Massachusetts Department of Children & Families
Medical Psychology Center
Essex County DA’s Office
North East Educational & Developmental Support Center
North Shore Community Action Programs
Riverside Community Care
Salem Hospital
Futures Behavioral Therapy Center
SeniorCare
Psychology Major (Bachelor of Science)
Curriculum Requirements - Total Credits Required: 125-126
First Year - Credits: 32-33
- Quantitative Reasoning General Education Requirement (Cr: 3)
- Science and Technology General Education Requirement (Cr. 3-4)
- Values and Ethical Reasoning General Education Requirement (Cr: 3)
- Electives (Cr: 6)
Sophomore - Credits: 32
- Global Issues General Education Requirement (Cr: 3)
- Literary Perspectives General Education Requirement (Cr: 3)
- Electives (Cr: 12)
Junior - Credits: 31
- Aesthetic Awareness and Creative Expression General Education Requirement (Cr: 3)
- Electives (Cr: 6)
- General Education Elective (Cr: 6)
- Psychology Electives (Must be at the 300-level) (Cr: 6)
- World Cultures General Education Requirement (Cr: 3)
Senior - Credits: 30
- General Education Electives (Must be above the 100-level) (Cr: 6)
- Psychology Elective (Must be above the 300-level) (Cr: 3)
- Elective (Cr. 3)
Psychology Electives
Psychology electives include any PSY course that are at 300-level and SM 306 Psychology of Sport.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the psychology program, students will:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology.
- Apply basic research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and interpretation.
- Apply basic psychological concepts and principles in real world settings.
- Communicate effectively in written form within the conventions of the psychology discipline.
- Demonstrate the critical inquiry and analysis skills needed to engage constructively in academic discourse within the psychology discipline.
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