Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences

 

 

Division Mission
The Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences supports the University mission by providing students with knowledge about how and why people behave the way they do by examining the psychology of the individual, as well as the historical, political, and social contexts that guide and constrain that behavior.

Division Majors

Major Why major? What can I do with this major?
Criminal Justice, B.A. Becuase you want to learn more about the causes of crime, law enforcement, the justice system and corrections.   State trooper, sheriff, police officer, detective, Drug Enforcement Administration, FBI, U.S. Marshals Service, criminologist, corrections officer, private security. 
History, B.A. Because a broad understanding of people can be acquired by studying major events in history, including the impact they have on our lives. Historian for public agencies, print or broadcast media, museums, archives, teacher.
Human Services – Psychology, B.S. Because delving into how the human mind works allows you to see how it influences our thinking, behavior and relationships.   Family counselor, group therapist, individual counselor, school counselor, business and marketing consultant.  
Human Services – Sociology, B.A. Because learning how and why people behave the way they do can lead to understanding the root causes of social problems (e.g., poverty, discrimination,  crime...).   Advocacy groups, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Department of Housing and Urban Development, United Way, foster and adoption agencies, social service agencies, national and local nonprofit agencies. 

Division Minors

  • Criminal Justice
  • History
  • Human Services – Psychology  
  • Human Services – Sociology
  • International Relations
  • Political Science
  • Pre-law

Contact Us
Angela Lentino
316-295-5503
angela_lentino@friends.edu