Michael J. Cobb, Chair phone: (607) 587-4282
E-Mail Address: cobbmj [at] alfredstate [dot] edu
The Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences offers courses in anthropology, education, history, human services, political science, psychology, and sociology. It coordinates two curricula: human services and liberal arts & sciences - social science.
Human Services
The human services program prepares students for entry-level career positions in a variety of human service occupations or to continue their education in baccalaureate programs. Students who pursue careers upon graduation often work with the elderly, or in child care, chemical dependency, or mental retardation programs. Students who transfer often select baccalaureate majors in social work, criminal justice, education, psychology, and sociology.
Liberal Arts & Sciences - Social Science
The liberal arts and sciences - social science program is a transfer program that provides flexibility to students in their choice of future major. Students take considerable course work in psychology, sociology, and history, and additional courses in mathematics, English, the humanities, and the natural sciences.