The Division of Social Sciences is composed of three departments: History and Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology. Psychology offers emphases in experimental psychology, counseling psychology, and general psychology. Sociology offers emphases in criminology, social psychology, and general sociology. Certification in education is available in history. Minors are available in history, psychology, sociology, and economics. Courses in social work, geography, anthropology, political science, gerontology, Sociology of the Black Experience, and pre-law are also offered in this Division. All programs fall under the province of the three major departments, each of which is administered by a coordinator responsible to the Division Chair. The department coordinators handle student advisement and all matters pertaining to their respective departments.

Goals

The goals of the Division Social Science are to: 1. widen the intellectual interests of the students; 2. provide quality instruction in the fields of history, sociology, and psychology; 3. develop a background of social scientific experiences through programs and projects on campus and in the community; 4. provide students with a strong foundation for graduate study and prepare them for career options; and 5. expose students to global issues so that they understand the interdependencies of global systems and recognize the modernization process around the world.