Mission
The mission of the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences is to advance knowledge of humanity through critical inquiry. The Department strives to achieve this mission by employing multidisciplinary methods to examine the human mind, individual and group behavior, societies, cultures, and the environment. Coursework in the disciplines of anthropology, psychology, and environmental studies prepare students for lifelong learning, to continue their education at the post-graduate level, and for careers in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors.
Values
The Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences endorses the core values of a liberal arts education and supports the values of professionalism, dedication, honesty, and transparency in all academic and professional activities.
Vision
The Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences aspires to offer intellectually-engaging, challenging, and dynamic programs in anthropology, psychology, and environmental studies for the enrichment of university faculty, students, and the public. The Department seeks to advance these disciplines by pursuing excellence in all areas of teaching, research, and service, both locally and internationally.
Disciplines
The Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences includes the following disciplines (fields of study):
- Anthropology (SBSA)
- Psychology (PSYC)
- Environmental Studies (ENVS)
Faculty & Student Statistics
Faculty Statistics
Department: Social and Behavioural Sciences
Term: Fall 2017
Date of Report: 2/1/2018
Please note that the data in this report is accurate as of the above reporting date (unless otherwise noted).
| Faculty Members - Academic |
Count |
% |
| Full-time |
4 |
66.7% |
| Part-time |
2 |
33.3% |
| *Administrative Assistants support multiple departments and are not included above |
Student Statistics
Department: Social and Behavioural Sciences
Term: Fall 2017
Date of Report: 2/1/2018
Please note that the data in this report is accurate as of the above reporting date (unless otherwise noted).
| Majors/Minors |
Social & Behavioral Sciences |
| Not Declared - UG Only |
| Intended^ (Non-Govt. Scholarship) |
11 |
| Govt. Scholarship |
4 |
| Total |
15 |
| Declared |
| Non-Govt. Scholarship |
8 |
| Govt. Scholarship |
22 |
| Majors Total |
30 |
| Minors |
| Minors (if applicable) |
6 |
| Graduates |
| Awarded* |
4 |
Please Note that the above includes those students who have declared more than one major or minor.
Each declaration is counted within the relevant discipline. Additionally, Graduates Awarded are counted in the majors listing above.
^Intended refers to students who reported upon admission an intended major, which does not guarantee major declaration.
*Awarded refers only to students who met all graduation requirements and were awarded a degree for the term indicated in this report (as of date of report).
| Student Enrollment in Courses |
Initial* |
End of term |
| Sections |
Enrollment |
Sections |
Enrollment |
| ENVS101 |
1 |
36 |
1 |
36 |
| PSYC101 |
3 |
106 |
3 |
101 |
| PSYC203 |
3 |
87 |
3 |
85 |
| PSYC204 |
1 |
34 |
1 |
34 |
| PSYC235 |
1 |
27 |
1 |
27 |
| PSYC470 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| SBSA101 |
2 |
57 |
2 |
56 |
| SBSA210 |
1 |
20 |
1 |
19 |
| SBSA222 |
1 |
14 |
1 |
14 |
| SBSA360 |
1 |
28 |
1 |
26 |
| SBSA370 |
2 |
17 |
2 |
18 |
| SBSA389 |
1 |
17 |
1 |
17 |
| SBSA485 |
1 |
6 |
1 |
6 |
| Grand Total |
19 |
450 |
19 |
440 |
| Cross-Listed Sections |
| COMM222 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| SBSA222 |
14 |
14 |
| MUSC370 |
2 |
33 |
2 |
32 |
| SBSA370 |
17 |
18 |
| * Data as of census date |
