PSYCHOLOGY and SOCIAL SCIENCE
Psychology and Social Science Degrees
Psychology and Social Science Bachelor’s Degree Programs
Discover what makes us unique and what brings us together in BVU’s Psychology and Social Science programs. You’ll develop a broad array of skills and specialized knowledge to help you develop solutions to real challenges in your community and around the world. Follow your passions and build a career in mental health, law enforcement, law, and beyond.
Undergraduate Degrees in Psychology & Social Science
The agency administration minor is designed to support the administrative responsibilities of individuals working in a smaller human services agency.
The bachelor of applied studies program is designed to enable professional advancement and provide personal satisfaction to individuals seeking more advanced positions in leadership.
BVU’s client centered minor is designed for individuals who work directly with clients in human services-related agencies.
Make a difference in society by studying criminology.
Not sure exactly what you want to study? It’s time to explore! BVU’s unique exploratory program gives you the chance to discover your true interests and passions before choosing a major or career path.
The gender and women’s studies minor seeks to enable students to develop an understanding of women and other marginalized groups by considering perspectives of the past, present, and future.
Designed for students who are undecided on a major or whose academic interests do not coincide with a single department or discipline, this interdisciplinary major offers an exciting student-designed alternative.
The history major and minor at BVU focus on the human story: people’s experiences in the past, the choices they made, and the impact on future generations.
BVU’s human services major uses an interdisciplinary approach to prepare students to work in the social services industry.
This organizational leadership program provides the cross-disciplinary tools and skills necessary...
Political science majors are, by nature, curious and ambitious people who seek an understanding of public problems and potential solutions.
As a pre-law major at BVU, you’ll gain a competitive edge through engaging courses taught by expert faculty, co-curricular activities, internships, leadership opportunities, and unique professional development experiences.
As a psychology major, study the cognition and behavior of humans and animals from an empirical, research-based perspective.
BVU’s social innovation minor is designed to heighten students’ abilities and commitments to collaboratively ...
Guide the next generation as they explore the complexities of society, geography, and human relationships as a social science major.
As a social work major, help people by looking at the challenges of their lives and environment and then working to bring about change using their strengths.
BVU’s sociology courses analyze human social behavior from the humanistic and objective viewpoints ...
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Real Outcomes
What can I do with a degree in Psychology & Social Sciences?
As a BVU Psychology and Social Sciences student, you’ll learn to apply the theories and perspectives you study in a people-centered career that makes a real impact on individual lives and society as a whole. BVU Psychology and Social Sciences grads have gone on to work at law firms, mental health facilities, correctional facilities, political campaigns, and more.
Psychology and Social Science Student Success
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Read More Psychology and Social Sciences Faculty

Dr. Willa J Casstevens
Program Director and Associate Professor of Social Work
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Dr. Stephanie Hays-Angstrom
Associate Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice
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Dr. Richard Riner
Assistant Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice
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