Behavioral Sciences and Social Work

The Department of Behavioral Sciences and Social Work houses four degree programs—gerontology, psychology, sociology, and social work. In addition to providing specialized instruction to students majoring or minoring in these programs, the department offers some courses that meet requirements of the university’s General Education Curriculum and others support to majors in other disciplines. Departmental programs emphasize student mastery of discipline-specific content and critical thinking and oral and written communication skills. As an integral part of the educational process, faculty and students engage in scholarly research. Program graduates are prepared to enter graduate or professional school or to pursue immediate employment.

The Social Work program is seeking accreditation from the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).