Behavioral Sciences
Students who choose a course of study in the Behavioral Sciences major in Psychology,
Sociology and Criminal Justice and a cross-disciplinary
major, Business Psychology.
Professors who teach in these areas have unique qualifications that combine
academic as well as practical/applied experience. Behavioral Sciences faculty
have done graduate work at a variety of academic institutions across the country.
In addition to a broad offering of course work, depending on individual interest
Behavioral Science, students have the opportunity to observe and gain internship
experience in a variety of applied settings. An example of such settings are
group homes for adolescents, inpatient psychiatric hospitals, developmental
programs for children that are delayed developmentally because of drug and alcohol
abuse by parents, juvenile and adult prison systems, research in brain functioning
and sociological research concerning families who may be at risk for physical
abuse.
Graduates of the Behavioral Science Division have enjoyed a high degree of acceptance
into graduate schools across the nation which is reflective of our mission
statement. Additionally, a high percentage of graduates who choose not to
pursue graduate school find employment in their field of study.
Earl Bland, Psy.D.,
Cchair of the Division of Behavioral Sciences
ebland@mnu.edu, ext. 3617
