Degrees and Majors

Paralegal Studies | Liberal Studies | Sociology / Criminal Justice  Business Administration Minor

An array of courses from various disciplines may be found within the Weekend/Evening Program. However, a limited number of majors and one minor are specifically featured as weekend/evening degree completion programs:

• Paralegal Studies
• Liberal Studies
• Sociology

• Criminal Justice (CRJ)

• Minor in Business Administration

Most students take a combination of weekend, evening, and online courses to expedite degree completion. If only weekend courses are taken, degree completion may take somewhat longer.

The Paralegal Studies Bachelor of Science program is directed by Michelle Payne, B.S., M.Ed., J.D., 817-531-6507 or mpayne@txwes.edu.  Requirements for Paralegal Studies can be found on pages 183-84 and 311-13 in the 2007-09 Wesleyan catalog.

The Liberal Studies degree is designed for students who prefer a broader and more varied approach to learning than that offered by the traditional single-discipline major.  The Liberal Studies degree requirements can be found on pages 108-09 and 137-39 of the 2007-2009 catalog.  The program advisor for Liberal Studies majors is Carl Smeller, Ph.D., office PMC 249, phone 817-531-4924 or csmeller@txwes.edu. He will be on Sabbatical Spring '09, so contact Terri Cummings 817-531-5841.

Information on degree requirements for Sociology can be found on pages 155 and 313 of the 2007-09 catalog or on the SOCIOLOGY page. Please see Greg Gullion, Ph.D. or Sara Horsfall, Ph.D. for more information. jgullion@txwes.edu, phone 817-531-7501; shorsfall@txwes.edu, phone 817-531-4264.

Specific requirements for the Sociology with Criminal Justice Emphasis degree can be found on pages 188-89 and 254-56 in the 2007-09 catalog or on the SOCIOLOGY page. Please see Greg Gullion, Ph.D. or Sara Horsfall, Ph.D. for more information. jgullion@txwes.edu, phone 817-531-7501; shorsfall@txwes.edu, phone 817-531-4264.

The Minor in Business Administration is designed for students who are not pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration degree. Courses in the business minor provide students with an understanding of the principles of financial accounting, economics, finance, business communication and marketing.  Requirements for the Minor in Business Administration can be found on pages 211 - 12 in the Wesleyan 2007 - 2009 catalog. The program coordinator is Sameer Vaidya, Ph.D. office AMB 101    817-531-4840.

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