The behavioral sciences offer a unique opportunity for learning that emphasizes both the professional and the scientific aspects of psychology, sociology, criminal justice, and social work. Understanding the how and why of people's behavior is valuable to anyone whose future involves interacting with others, and it can lead to a broad range of career options.
The mission of the Department of Behavioral Sciences is to provide students with the opportunity:
- To learn psychological and sociological concepts, principles, theories, and research strategies as a foundation for their intellectual development and spiritual growth.
- To prepare for careers in psychology, counseling or social work, Christian ministry, nursing, law, and criminology.
- To prepare for competitive graduate programs in one of the social or behavioral sciences.
- To develop skill in analyzing, evaluating, and applying psychological and sociological principles in both their professional work and their personal lives.
The department offers three major programs of study. Two of these, the major in psychology and the major in sociology, are specifically intended to prepare students for careers that require graduate study, and may be taken on either the Bachelor of Arts degree or the Bachelor of Science degree.
The third program of study leads to the Bachelor of Arts degree is specifically intended for students with no immediate plans to pursue a graduate education. The human relations major is intended to provide students with the opportunity to study psychology and sociology within the context of a broader liberal arts curriculum, while exploring various career options. Course requirements are designed to provide information and skills that may be useful to students who secure full-time employment in areas that emphasize the importance of being able to work well with people.
The department also offers minors in psychology, sociology, counseling, criminal justice, faith development, family studies, human/social services, and organizational development & analysis. Students are encouraged to select two minors. An integrative First Major can be chosen to complement the student's major and may be selected from minors offered in the department. A second minor can be chosen to enhance the student's liberal arts degree and may be selected from any department in the university other than the Department of Behavioral Sciences.
To see the course requirements for the majors and minors in our department click on the appropriate link below:
Requirements for BA in Human Relations, Psychology or Sociology
Requirements for BS in Psychology or Sociology
Requirements for Minors
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