Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences

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                Political Science
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Psychology, Sociology and
                      Social Work
Dr. Marilyn Bowers
Dean of Behavioral and Social Sciences, and Professor of Developmental Education, Reading
423-585-2633

marilyn.bowers@ws.edu

Statement of Purpose


The Division of Behavioral/Social Sciences provides a curriculum designed to examine those social aspects of human culture that relate to the individual, the group, and organization in the environment. The behavioral/social sciences, collectively, provide programs to prepare students for 1) early childhood, elementary, secondary, special and physical education teaching; 2) the study of human spatial variation in relationship to the physical environment; 3) the examination of the past record of human social life and its relationship to change, and continuity; 4) the study of national and international political cultures and institutions; 5) the examination of individual mind processes and theories of human behavior; 6) the study of groups, social institutions, culture and bureaucracies; 7) sports and fitness activities emphasizing healthy lifestyles, wellness and physical fitness; and 8) human development courses designed to improve learning strategies and increase the likelihood of student success.

 

Academic Programs           Faculty and Staff Members


Karen McGuire
Division Secretary
Karen.McGuire@ws.edu
423-585-2633

McGuire
 
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