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November 21, 2009

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About the College

General Overview:

The College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, is one of the six Colleges of the University of Texas-Pan American. It is composed of six departments: Political Science, Sociology, Psychology & Anthropology, Criminal Justice, Military Science, the Public Administration Program, and the Global Security Studies Program offered through IGkNU. The faculty in these areas are outstanding professors and scholars.

Academic Programs:

At the undergraduate level the college offers:

Bachelor of Arts degree in:

  • Anthropology
  • Political Science
  • Psychology

Bachelor of Science degrees in:

  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Criminal Justice

Minors

Students can choose a variety of undergraduate minors within the college.

  • Anthropology
  • Criminal Justice
  • Global Security Studies
  • Military Science
  • Political Science
  • Psychology
  • Public Administration
  • Sociology

Interdisciplinary Programs

The college also administers an interdisciplinary program:

The Baccalaureate in General Studies program allows students to develop their own academic concentrations by choosing three minors instead of the traditional single major & minor.

Masters Programs

At the graduate level the college offers:

  • Master of Science Criminal Justice
  • Master of Arts in Sociology
  • Master of Science in Sociology
  • Master of Arts in Psychology
  • Master of Public Administration
  • Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies in Anthropology
  • Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies in Global Security Studies and Leadership

Graduate Certificate

  • Global Security Studies and Leadership

Research

There are two research institutes in the college:

  • Center for Survey Research
  • Intelligence Community Center for Academic Excellence
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