How do social institutions and practices shape human experience? How do individuals contribute to social stability and change?
SEB addresses these questions through a critical examination of the perspectives and tools used to understand human behavior, social institutions, and social policies. SEB combines an exploration of the ethical dimensions of individual and social action with analyses across multiple disciplines including sociology, psychology, media and cultural studies, anthropology, ethics, and political philosophy. The SEB faculty is committed to providing students with opportunities to engage in empirical research and project-based learning experiences in and beyond the classroom.
Graduating SEB students are ideally prepared to pursue professional careers or advanced study in a wide variety of fields, such as social work, education, public policy, law, media and cultural studies, and human resources. SEB also educates students to assume more active leadership roles within their communities, families, and workplaces.
Leslie Ashbaugh, Bruce Burgett, Colin Danby, Mike Gillespie, Ron Krabill, Kari Lerum, Elizabeth Thomas, Bill Seaburg, Wadiya Udell
Leslie Bussert, Amanda Hornby, Suzan Parker, Becky Rosenberg
While there are no official requirements, students choosing this degree options will find it helpful to have completed college coursework in psychology, sociology, statistics, and philosophy.
