1) We have added a new Family Studies emphasis to our BS/BA degree in Behavioral Science. If you are interested in attending an information session about the Family Studies emphasis we will be holding one on Thursday, September 17th from 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm in LA 025. We highly encourage you to attend as we will provide general information, an introduction to faculty who teach the courses, program requirements and much tmore. If you can't attend you may schedule an appointment with your advisor to learn more.
2) We have hired an additional academic advisor:
McKenna Rees - Students with the last name A-G.
Giovanna Alisa - Students with the last name H-O.
Kristen Campbell - Students with the last name P-Z.
3) Dr. Haagen D. Klaus an Assistant Professor of Anthropology at UVU in the Behavioral Science Department has been working with a number of Anthropology students in Peru this summer. He is the director of the Lambayeque Valley Biohistory Project. The work being done has been featured on National Geographic. Click this link to view the clip about this exciting project!
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2009/07/090714-peru-chotuna-video-ap.html
The UVU Behavioral Science Department offers classes that fulfill social science distribution requirements for graduation, the Behavioral Science associate degree, and the Behavioral Science bachelor degree (with an emphasis in Anthropology, Family Studies, Psychology, Social Work, or Sociology). Students enrolled in the Integrated Studies bachelor degree may also select Anthropology, Psychology, or Sociology as an emphasis.
Behavioral Science Department Newsletter - Fall 2009
Behavioral Science Undergraduate Journal - 2009