William Paterson University Institutes New Social Sciences Honors Program

William Paterson University recently expanded its Honors Program with the addition of the social science track. Dr. Neil Kressel, professor of psychology, is coordinator of the new program.

The track gives students an opportunity to explore how the social sciences share an intellectual heritage. Through a series of seminars and carefully supervised research projects, participants also will learn how to address problems confronting the contemporary world.

"The program targets students who want to continue their education after graduation," said Kressel. "We hope the track will give students a competitive edge in gaining admission to law school or graduate school in psychology, sociology, political science, anthropology, public policy, social work, criminology and related fields."

Students will be given the chance to read about some of the finest thinkers in human history and conduct meaningful social science research. The program will be led by an interdisciplinary team of social scientists who are committed to their roles as teachers.

Applications are now being accepted for the new Social Sciences Honors Track. A 3.0 GPA is necessary to qualify. The first course will be offered for the Spring 2004 semester. Interested students should contact the Track Coordinator, Dr. Neil Kressel, at 973-720-3389 or the Honors Office, 973-720-3657.

William Paterson University, one of the nine state colleges and universities in New Jersey, offers 30 undergraduate and 18 graduate programs through five colleges: Arts and Communication, Business, Education, Humanities and Social Sciences, and Science and Health. Located on 370 hilltop acres in Wayne, the university enrolls approximately 10,000 students and provides housing for nearly 2,300 students. The institution’s 352 full-time faculty are highly distinguished and diverse scholars and teachers, many of whom are recipients of prestigious awards and grants from the Fulbright Program (24 scholars), the Guggenheim Foundation, the National Endowment for the Humanities, the National Institutes of Health, the National Science Foundation and the American Philosophical Society.

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For Further Information, contact:

Mary Beth Zeman, Director, Public Relations 973-720-2966

10/10/03