Behavioral and Social Sciences

Behavioral and Social Sciences

For assistance with the Behavioral & Social Sciences Department, please address your concerns to Ms. Vilma Montano (718-518-6566; vmontano@hostos.cuny.edu).

The Chair of the Department, Dr. Ernest Ialongo, may be reached at 718-319-7933; eialongo@hostos.cuny.edu.

 

Mission

The Behavioral and Social Sciences Department is committed to the intellectual development and civic empowerment of all students through offerings that provide an understanding of human behavior and the social and historical evolution of societies, nation states, and modern systems of political and legal governance. Through specific offerings in the disciplines of sociology, psychology, anthropology, social work, political science, public policy and administration, paralegal studies, criminal justice, history, and economics, students are encouraged to explore their society, its diversity, and acquire knowledge about the actions of individuals, institutions and key governance structures. The department offers liberal arts options and degree programs in public policy and administration, criminal justice, and paralegal studies. The department is committed to the enhancement of opportunities for historically underserved communities, including ethnic, racial and linguistic minorities.

Units

The Behavioral and Social Sciences Department consists of the following units:

  • Behavioral Sciences
  • Social Sciences
  • Public Policy & Law

The Behavioral Sciences unit offers courses in the disciplines of psychology, sociology, social work, and anthropology. The Social Sciences unit offers courses in the disciplines of history, economics, and political science. The Public Policy & Law unit offers courses in public policy and administration, criminal justice, and paralegal studies.

The Behavioral and Social Sciences disciplines are essential elements of a liberal arts education. A study of these disciplines should contribute to an individual's functioning in many areas of life. Moreover, this study provides an opportunity for students to examine the nature of society and human behavior, social problems, and social change. The behavioral and social sciences are, therefore, recommended for all students.

Study in the behavioral and social sciences allows for a wide choice of careers in teaching, law, government, diplomacy, public agencies, social work, research foundations, business, health fields, as well as self-employment. 

Contact Information

For assistance with the Behavioral & Social Sciences Department, please address your concerns to Ms. Vilma Montano (718-518-6566; vmontano@hostos.cuny.edu).

The Chair of the Department, Dr. Ernest Ialongo, may be reached at 718-319-7933; eialongo@hostos.cuny.edu.


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