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:
313-593-5520Department of Behavioral Sciences News
2/1/2019
The UM-Dearborn-led global initiative sparks cross-cultural dialogue about the role of identity and legacy in community healing and renewal.
1/22/2019
The University of Michigan-Dearborn, and, in particular, the College of Arts, Sciences, and Letters aims to bring more awareness to interdisciplinary courses.
11/12/2018
A personal experience led senior Lena Rammouni to seek out research opportunities that help doctors and clients build better relationships. And a campus lab helped her create something that doctors are now using to do just that.
10/19/2018
The method helped catch a serial killer earlier this year, but Shelton said there are moral and ethical concerns raised on who can access raw DNA information. He is one of 13 faculty set to discuss their research at the CASL Faculty Research Slam this Friday.