Behavioral Sciences

The Department of Behavioral Sciences is home to the disciplines of Anthropology, Psychology, and Sociology; one interdisciplinary program in Behavioral Sciences; and a graduate program in Health Psychology.

These disciplines and programs share a fascination with the behavior of humans--as individuals, in groups and organizations, and within and across cultures.

The Health Policy Studies discipline has moved to the College of Education, Health, and Human Services.

Disciplines and Programs

Student Services & Facilities

The Behavioral Sciences Department has a number of facilities available for student use.

Lab: The computer lab, located in 4073 CB, is open Monday-Friday for classroom use and student study and research.

Study Area/Lounge: There are a number of study areas around the 4th floor of the CASL Building that are available daily for student use.

Internships & Co-ops

Co-operative educational opportunities—paid, career-related work experiences—are available through the CASL Co-op Office. Internships—generally unpaid career-related work experiences for which the student receives academic credit—are offered in the Department of Behavioral Sciences in Psychology and Criminal Justice.

Current Students

Department of Behavioral Sciences

4012

CASL Building

Phone:

313-593-5520

Department of Behavioral Sciences News

Don Shelton,, CASL. Faculty — Criminal Justice Studies Program Director Donald Shelton will present his research at the CASL Research Slam on Friday.

CASL Research Slam highlights faculty research endeavors

10/19/2018

In the PechaKucha style, — 20 images with 20 seconds per slide — select CASL faculty will showcase their latest research during the CASL Research Slam.

MCubed research project on psychological contracts by Junghyun (Jessie) Lee, Joy Beatty, Marie Waung — Junghyun (Jessie) Lee, Joy Beatty, Marie Waung collaborated on a MCubed project that studied the development of psychological contracts that began prior to hire.

MCubed project researches workplace perceptions developed prior to employment

10/8/2018

Studies suggest that clear communication from organizations during recruitment may result in more effective future employee-organization relationships.

The EHRA academy gathers together for a group picture.

Faculty members create Environmental Health Research to Action initiative

9/28/2018

Through this UM-Dearborn-led program, partners from across the state show local youth how to collect and present research when advocating for cleaner air, healthier communities.

Welcome New CASL Faculty

9/4/2018

CASL welcomes eight new full-time faculty members this fall.