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Gina Hartman

Outpatient Child and Family Therapist, Meridian Behavioral Health in Bryson City, N.C.

Bachelor of Arts, Sociology and Mathematics major

During my academic career at Anderson University, I was able to learn in, as well as outside, the classroom. Faculty and staff in the departments I majored in—mathematics and sociology—were always willing to go the extra mile to help students, whatever their needs were. Many of my professors had an open door where I could ask questions about specific classes or discuss career goals and life aspirations. This played a key role in helping me decide my plans after graduation. Because of the faculty’s commitment to helping students, I was able to obtain a career in my field of study and will soon expand my education in graduate school. I have grown both academically and personally as a result of AU’s strong commitment to its students. I feel very fortunate to have had that experience.

Some Highlights

• Criminal justice is an excellent stand-alone major, but is also easily combined as a double major with other pertinent fields. The major is seldom seen among comparable schools.
• The family science major provides preparation for careers related to marriage and family issues or for graduate study. It is flexible enough to be combined as a double major with a related discipline.
• The sociology major—either alone or in combination with another major—prepares students for graduate work or careers in government, social services, business, law and related areas.
• The Social Work Program is accredited by the Council of Social Work Education, and faculty members have given presentations at national conferences, including NASW and NACSW conferences.
• Field experience is emphasized. Social work majors complete three mini-internships and a full-semester practicum, and criminal justice majors complete two internships. Sociology and family science majors are strongly encouraged to complete an internship.

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