Heavin School of Social Sciences, Humanities, and Education
The Heavin School of Social Sciences, Humanities, and Education provides an interdisciplinary approach to lifelong learning for adult learners interested in exploring values inherent in the liberal arts, humanities, natural sciences, social sciences and education. The curricula for liberal arts programs delve into a specialized depth of knowledge through areas of study, combined with the breadth of general education.
The School is named in honor of Gary Heavin ‘02, and his wife, Diane, whose generous support of the University has played a key role in the creation of new academic programs and provided the Thomas Edison State University Foundation with a significant addition to its endowment.
Academic Programs
- Associate in Arts (AA)
- Associate in Science (AS)
- Bachelor of Arts (BA)
- Master of Arts (MA) in Educational Leadership
- Master of Arts (MA) in Educational Technology and
Online Learning
- Master of Arts (MA) in Liberal Studies
- Undergraduate Certificate in Communications
- Undergraduate Certificate in Criminal Justice
- Undergraduate Certificate in Diversity
- Undergraduate Certificate in Labor Studies
- Undergraduate Certificate in Psychology
- Graduate Certificate in Digital Humanities
- Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership
- Graduate Certificate in Geropsychology
- Graduate Certificate in Industrial-Organizational
Psychology
- Graduate Certificate in Online Learning and Teaching
- Graduate Certificate in Professional Communications
Mission and Purpose
The Heavin School of Social Sciences, Humanities, and Education is dedicated to the intellectual and professional development of our students. The School offers rigorous degree programs that provide students with significant depth and breadth of knowledge. Arts and Sciences degree programs feature an interdisciplinary approach to lifelong learning that is particularly important to those seeking management career paths in both government and private sector organizations. The liberal studies curriculum is designed to support management skills such as communications, writing, critical thinking, and decision making.
The Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts in Liberal Studies programs can be individually designed for learners who have interests in multiple areas of study. The Master of Arts in Educational Leadership prepares students to become effective school leaders in addition to preparing students interested in New Jersey supervisor, principal, school business administrator, and chief school administrator certification. The Master of Science in Data Science and Analytics program will provide students with graduate-level theoretical knowledge, applied skills, and the ability to derive value from data in real-world decision making. All of the Heavin School’s degree programs provide students with flexible, high-quality learning experiences.