Behavioral Sciences Department

Examine how human beings think and behave, both as individuals and in social, spiritual, and cultural settings.
A shot of the Antonucci Science Complex from the quad

The Behavioral Sciences Department includes four undergraduate programs: Sociology, Human Services, Criminal Justice, and the 4 +1 Police Program. 

Collaborate in classes that foster professional and personal growth while learning pragmatic skills and academic issues associated to specific majors.

Majors and Concentrations

CJ students

Criminal Justice

Prepare for a career in criminal justice (this includes our 4+1 Police Certification Concentration program). 
Students walking down North Street

Human Services

Prepare to excel in careers of direct service to individuals, families, and communities.
Sociology classroom

Sociology

The study of our communities as well as the people in them.  

Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (CAGS)

Graduate Degrees

Minors

Course Rotations, Plan of Study, and University Catalog

Accreditation

The Council for Standards in Human Service Education

Meet Our Faculty

Behavioral Sciences Faculty

Go Beyond the Classroom

Study Abroad

Go beyond the classroom and study the world through travel. 

Internships

Hands-on experience that prepares you for your career. 
News

Department News

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Questions? Get in touch!

Please reach out with any questions you might have, either though the contact information below or by contacting the department chair, Dr. Christine Shane at 978.665.3242.

SPRING 2021 UPDATE: The Department of Behavioral Sciences, located at McKay Complex, Room 206, will provide services by appointment only Monday and Wednesday as needed.To make an appointment with the chair, or a member of our team, please contact Gail Feckley. To make an appointment with a Behavioral Sciences faculty member, please contact them directly. Contact information and office hours are listed elsewhere on this page.