Division of Social Science

Information:

• Social Science Div.
• Social Science Faculty
• Liberal Arts & Sciences

Depts & Programs:

• Anthropology
• Chican@ Studies
• Criminal Justice
• Environmental Studies
• Gender Studies
• Geography
• History
• International Studies
• Latin American Studies
• Legal Studies
• Political Science
• Public Policy & Admin.
• Social Science Prog.
• Sociology

Events & Organizations:

• Student Groups
• Events
  • Symposium
  • Past Events
• Abby's House
• Canadian Studies
• Latino Mentorship Prog.
• Phi Kappa Phi

Resources:

• Student Resources
• Faculty Resources
• Schedule of Classes
• Summer Classes
• Research

Social Sciences at WOU

Division Chair: Dr. John Rector

Office Specialist: Sharyne Ryals

Office Location: HSS 231A

Hours: 8 am - 12 pm; 1pm - 5pm

Phone: (503) 838-8288 (voice); (503) 838-8635 (fax)

About

Social science is a cluster of disciplines concerned with the characteristics and interactions of humans in their social and physical settings. These include anthropology, criminal justice geography, history, political science, and sociology. At Western Oregon University, the Social Science Division also includes programs in public policy and administration and international studies. Courses in these disciplines can be combined by individual students to help them prepare for various academic and professional careers.

Facilities

The Division facility includes the Humanities and Social Science Building (HSS), which houses the classrooms of the anthropology, criminal justice, geography, history, political science, sociology, and public policy and administration faculties are located.

The division serves students in these ways:

• Preparation for professional careers and graduate study through the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science in Anthropology, Community Crime Prevention Studies, Corrections, Geography, History, Law Enforcement, Political Science, Public Policy and Administration, Social Science and Sociology.
• Preparation of teachers of social studies with the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Elementary and Secondary Education.
• Preprofessional preparation for further study in law.
• Participation in the societal and behavioral aspects of the programs in bilingual/multicultural education.
• Service to all students as a resource in their liberal education.

Contact

Division of Social Science (503) 838-8288 | or e-mail: ryalss@wou.edu