Department of Behavioral Sciences

Undergraduate Chair: Heidi Nieuwsma, MSW, LICSW

Graduate Program Chair: Dr. Julijana Nevland

Mission

Providing the undergraduate and graduate students with a strong philosophy-based academic foundation that will prepare them for successful careers in education, social work, psychology,criminal justice, and counseling.

Philosophy

The Department of Behavioral Sciences’ philosophy is to develop competent and principled professionals who demonstrate professional and community leadership, personal growth and accountability, and ethical and evidence-based practice.

Programs

Undergraduate Major

Criminal Justice Major
Psychology Major
Social Work Major

Undergraduate Minor

Addiction Counseling Minor
Criminal Justice Minor
Psychology Minor

Graduate Major

Counseling, Addiction Counseling Concentration, M.S.
Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling Concentration, M.S.
Counseling, School Counseling Concentration, M.S.
Mental Health Studies, M.S.