The Department of Behavioral Sciences at Fontbonne University offers a Human Services (BA) degree, a Psychology (BA) degree, and a Sociology (BA) degree along with a Human Services Minor, a Psychology Minor and a Sociology Minor.

In each of these areas of study, students learn essential critical thinking, problem solving, research, and communication skills. Human services ranks within the top ten fastest growing occupations in the United States. The Human Services (BA) degree at Fontbonne provides a foundation for the scientific study of human services, sociology, and psychology. Students develop the theoretical foundation and repertoire of applied skills that are fundamental to becoming responsible and effective professionals in a variety of settings that help people live better lives.

This training also prepares students for graduate study in social work, sociology, or counseling-related fields.

The Psychology (BA) embraces all aspects of the human experience - from individual brain functions to the actions of social groups within society. The understanding of behavior and mental life is the scientific enterprise of psychologists. Students use the scientific method to
answer questions, design research projects, and collect data that may help improve the human condition.

Psychology is suited for students who are interested in applying the scientific approach to understand human behavior and cognition.

The Sociology (BA) degree is for students who like to find solutions to problems and are interested in making a difference in people’s lives. Fontbonne University's applied sociology degree program will prepare you to respond to these questions in today’s — and tomorrow’s — world.
Applied sociologists work to increase our collective knowledge of social phenomena and issues, while seeking to improve social interaction on many levels.