The department includes Behavioral Science, Child Development, Criminal Justice, Psychology, and Sociology.
Behavioral Sciences is an intersection of the study of the individual and the study of society. It represents an exploration and understanding of the effects of human actions and relationships between individuals in the family, workplace, and society. The behavioral sciences major may be taken on either the Bachelor of Arts or the Bachelor of Science degree and can lead to a broad range of career options, such as caseworker, behavioral interventionist, market researcher analyst, human relations director, and mental health case manager. The mission of the Department is to provide students with the opportunity to use the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in their major to promote intellectual development and spiritual growth. Students apply basic research methods, including research design, data analysis, and interpretation; respect and use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry, and the scientific approach to solve problems related to behavior and social processes.
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Dr. Allen Appiah-Boateng, LPC-S Associate Professor of Counseling Education |
School of Natural and Social Sciences | 903.923.2318 | Send Message | View Bio |
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Dr. Treva Barham, LPC-S Program Director, Clinical Mental Health Counseling Assistant Professor of Counselor Education |
School of Natural and Social Sciences | 903.923.2088 | Send Message | View Bio |
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Dr. David Deel Associate Professor of Psychology |
School of Natural and Social Sciences | 903.923.2252 | Send Message | View Bio |
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Eric Hillman Associate Professor of Criminal Justice |
School of Natural and Social Sciences | 903.923.2094 | Send Message | View Bio |
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Dr. Mark Miller Professor of Sociology |
School of Natural and Social Sciences | 903.923.2092 | Send Message | View Bio |
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Dr. Jennifer Mobley Professor of Psychology |
School of Natural and Social Sciences | 903.923.2095 | Send Message | View Bio |
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Dr. Festus Obi Associate Professor of Criminal Justice |
School of Natural and Social Sciences | 903.923.2251 | Send Message | View Bio |
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Dr. Laurie Smith Dean Chair, Department of Behavioral Sciences Professor of Sociology |
School of Natural and Social Sciences | 903.923.2090 | Send Message | View Bio |
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Julie Warbington Administrative Secretary |
School of Natural and Social Sciences | 903.923.2093 | Send Message | View Bio |