Behavioral & Social Sciences Division
Division of Behavioral & Social Sciences
The Division of Behavioral & Social Sciences offers instruction in American studies, anthropology, art history, childhood education, communication studies, economics, education, ethnic studies, history, human development, philosophy, political science, psychology, social justice and social science, sociology, and women's studies.
Behavioral & Social Sciences courses are designed to provide students with the opportunity to examine and gain an understanding in these areas:
- Political, social, and economic aspects of past and present cultures in preparation for the future;
- Human values, ethical outlooks, moral standards, and their importance in the development of personal worth, obligations and responsibilities; and
- Psychological and social forces which shape human behavior and the impact of such forces on all facets of culture.
Division and Program Information
Dr. Christina Gold, Dean
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Irena Zugic, Associate Dean
Cecelia Mataalii
Administrative Clerk
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Ana Celis
Clerical Assistant
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SPRING 2025
- Online (ONLIN) - online with no on campus or scheduled live online sessions.
- Live Online (LIVEO) - online (no on campus requirements) with regular live scheduled online classes. Class times and dates are listed in the schedule, you must attend class on those days/times.
- Hybrid courses are partially online — there are some on-campus meetings. If you enroll in a hybrid course, check Canvas or the footnote in the Schedule of Classes for on-campus meeting dates and time. Students enrolled in hybrid BSS classes must be available for the on campus meetings at the times listed in the schedule.
- Hyflex - All meetings can be attended on campus or online.
For course syllabi, please contact [email protected].
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SPRING 2025
(2/18/25 - 6/16/25)
Monday - Friday
7:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Campus will be closed for the following holidays:
Cesar Chavez Day - Monday, March 31, 2025
Memorial Day - Monday, May 26, 2025
Classes are not in session but campus remains open for Spring Recess from Monday, April 14, 2025 -Friday, April 18,2025