The areas of social science and human development emphasize the development, history, and behavior of humankind and society. The fields of study contained in this division are anthropology, child development, family and consumer science, history, human services, political science, psychology, and sociology. The Social Science and Human Development courses provide a foundation for further study in the liberal arts, social sciences, education, or humanities and are often the best choice for students contemplating further study in the social sciences area and careers in social work, teaching, business, or law.

Upon completion of a course of study within the Social Sciences and Human Development Division, students will be able to:

1. Compare and contrast the political, social and economic aspects of past and present cultures in preparation for the future.
   
   
2. Analyze psychological and social forces which shape human behavior and the impact of such forces on all facets of culture.
   
   
3. Evaluate the academic and experiential study of the history, theory, development, and implementation of society's response to human need.
   
   
4. Analyze the study of humans as biological organisms, including our place in nature, modern biological diversity, and the future prospects for the human species.
   
   
5. Explore the causes and significance of events in the past and their importance to the present and future.
   
   
6. Investigate child development, including the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development of young children in the home, childcare settings, and school environments.

• Anthropology
• Child Development
• Child Development Center
• Family & Consumer Science     
• History
• Human Services
• Political Science
• Psychology
• Sociology