Behavioral Science

The Department of Behavioral Science and Human Services incorporates the disciplines of Psychology, Sociology, and Criminal Justice. The majors in the department are designed to prepare the student with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in advanced education or a variety of professional occupations where interacting with people is paramount.

 

The mission of the Behavioral Science & Human Services Department is to foster intelligent and compassionate students capable of critical thinking.

 

We promote:

• Excellence
• Scholarship
• The Scientific Method
• Social Responsibility

Our Vision is to provide the best behavioral science education.

 

Our values are to:

• Challenge students academically
• Be open, honest and fair
• Change to improve

The Department of Behavioral Science and Human Services offers the following degrees:

 

Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice Minor in Criminal Justice

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Minor in Psychology

Bachelor of Arts in Psychological Services

Counseling & Human Services Emphasis (with OR without Kansas APS certification)

Substance Abuse Minor in Sociology

Minor in Psychological Services

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology Minor in Political Science

Associate of Arts in Law Enforcement

 

The mission of the Kansas Wesleyan University Criminal Justice and Sociology program is:

To nurture future leaders globally, educationally, culturally, and spiritually. The motto of the Sociology/Criminal Justice program is Ancora Imparo or “I am still learning.”

 

The mission of the Kansas Wesleyan University Psychology program is:

To develop ethical and analytical students, skilled in communication, and knowledgeable in psychology and the human experience.

 

Many students majoring in the behavioral sciences will minor in a related major (such as a psychology major with a sociology minor). With proper advising, the A.A. in Law Enforcement can be combined with any major (Bachelor) on campus.