Where am I?
Mission and Vision
Statement of Academic Mission
The Department of Behavioral Sciences encompasses the fields of Applied Sociology and Psychology. We are dedicated to creating a dynamic culture of learning that embraces the following core values, which are consistent with the mission and values of Fontbonne University:
- Excellence in teaching, learning, and research
- Self-awareness and professional growth among students and faculty
- Application of theory and research to everyday life
- Ethical conduct in science and practice
- Community and multicultural awareness, outreach, and service to others
- Critical thinking, research, technological, and analytical reasoning skills
- Creative and ethical thinking that embodies a multidisciplinary perspective
- Developing future leaders in communities and society
- Effective interpersonal communication skills and collaboration with others
Statement of Vision
The Department of Behavioral Sciences strives to maintain strong, productive academic programs that provide a solid educational foundation for the next generation of scholars, leaders, and world citizens.
Our academic vision is to:
- Serve as a model department for student research, teaching excellence, and faculty scholarship
- Produce future leaders who can solve problems and effectively serve a world in need
- Provide thorough and multidisciplinary undergraduate education within the liberal arts tradition
- Promote creativity, critical thinking, analytical reasoning, and ethical awareness among our students
- Develop partnerships with external communities and organizations
- Encourage service, outreach, and professional development opportunities for students, faculty, and staff in our department