Division of Behavioral Sciences
Assistant Director: Alisha Francis
Faculty: Amy Barton, Jessica Cascio, Keely Cline, Sarah Creason, Elizabeth Dimmitt, Alisha Francis, Bradlee Gamblin, Giselle Greenidge, Shelly Hiatt, Cris Jacobson, Jackie Kibler, Lauren Leach-Steffens, Jason McCain, Chase O'Gwin, Kyoung-Ho Shin, Michele Veasey
Mission
The Division of Behavioral Sciences focuses on Student Success in Career, Academics and Personal Development.
Vision
We will facilitate comprehensive professional student-centered and challenging learning within the university environment.
Values
The Division of Behavioral Sciences values:
- Critical thinking and scientific mentality
- Professionalism and professional ethics
- Student organizations and student research
- Personal responsibility
- Collegiality and professional networks
Degree Programs
Majors develop research and writing skills, problem solving and higher-order thinking ability related to analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating information. Majors find jobs in administrative support, public affairs, education, business, sales, helping professions, service industries, health, the biological sciences, and computer programming. Many work as employment counselors, corrections counselor trainees, interviewers, personnel analysts, probation officers, and writers. Many Majors also attend graduate school.
Behavioral Sciences Majors cannot use any Behavioral Sciences courses to fulfill both major and minor requirements. For courses that are common to both the major and minor, advisor-approved and reasonable electives must be used to fill the minor requirement. Work closely with your advisor to assure that you are adhering to this policy.
Test out is not available for any course offered by the division.
Advanced Standing Requirement
For all undergraduate psychology degree programs
To achieve advanced standing and enroll in PSYC 08423 History and Systems, in majors requiring this class, a student must have:
- Senior Status
- An overall 2.5 GPA and a grade of C or better in the following classes: MATH 17114 General Statistics, PSYC 08103 General Psychology or PSYC 08299 Educational Psychology, and PSYC 08234 Introduction to Psychological Experimentation.
Exit Requirement
All graduating seniors with the exception of biology/psychology, industrial/organizational psychology, and Human Services majors must take the senior assessment prior to graduation approval.