Social & Behavioral Sciences | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College

Social & Behavioral Sciences | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Preparing the next generation of thinkers and leaders of contemporary life
Areas of Study
This SMWC department is home to exciting disciplines exploring human behavior, the dynamics of social interaction and the and the complex political, economic, social, cultural, and psychological factors at play in our world. As a Social and Behavioral Sciences student at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, you’ll have opportunities to participate in original research, present findings at regional and national conferences, and gain practical experiences in the social sciences through practicum and internship experiences. Pick your interest from several areas of study.
Addictions Counseling
Criminology
Equine Assisted Therapy Minor
History Minor
Human Services
Master Arts Art Therapy
Master of Arts Music Therapy
Political Science Minor
Legal Studies Minor
Psychology
Sociology Minor
Women’s Studies Minor
Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
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Earn a rewarding career
Psychology studies at SMWC, within the context of liberal arts education, focuses on the study of how the mind functions in different contexts.
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Expand your mind
If you are interested in taking a closer look at contemporary justice issues, the criminology major at SMWC in Indiana is for you.
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Our Faculty
Learn from expert faculty.
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Glenna Simons
Associate Professor of Social & Behavioral Sciences, Department Chair
Glenna Simons
Sherry Schnake
Professor of Social & Behavioral Sciences
Sherry Schnake
Christine Wilkey
Associate Professor of Social & Behavioral Sciences
Christine Wilkey
Douglas Sperry
Professor of Social & Behavioral Sciences
Douglas Sperry
Louis Reeves
Visiting Assistant Professor of Criminology
Louis Reeves
Sara Church
Director of MS in CMH Counseling, Visiting Assistant Professor
Sara Church
Zach Selby
Assistant Professor of Theology
Zach Selby
“The quality of education that I am receiving at The Woods is amazing! I really love that there is a lot of one on one with professors and they are always there to help with anything that you are struggling with.”
– Taylor, Psychology major
The faculty members of this department are actively involved in research, practice and advocacy, bringing real-world applications of the social sciences to the classroom. We employ innovative teaching techniques, and strive to provide service and experiential learning opportunities to take learning beyond the classroom.
As a student, you will have the opportunity to gain internship experiences in a variety of settings: law enforcement, security, juvenile detention, victim’s assistance and more.
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