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COLLEGE OF BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES (BSOS)2148 Tydings Hall, 301-405-1697www.bsos.umd.edu bsosadvising@umd.edu Dean: John Townshend Associate Dean(s): Katherine Pedro Beardsley, Wayne McIntosh Assistant Dean(s): Ann Holmes, Lucy Miller, Kim Nickerson The College of Behavioral and Social Sciences is comprised of a diverse group of disciplines and fields of study all of which emphasize a broad liberal arts education as the foundation for understanding the environmental, social, and cultural forces that shape our world. At the heart of the behavioral and social sciences is the attempt to understand human beings, both individually and in groups. Disciplines in the behavioral and social sciences use approaches that range from the scientific to the philosophical, from the experimental to the theoretical. Integral to all the disciplines, however, is the development and application of problem solving skills, which in combination with other academic skills, enable students to think analytically and to communicate clearly and persuasively. Students interested in human behavior and in solving human and social problems will find many exciting opportunities through the programs and courses offered by the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences. Undergraduate Degree Requirements/Degree Options
Advising The BSOS Advising Center, located in 2148 Tydings Hall, coordinates undergraduate advising and maintains student records for behavioral and social science students. Advisors are available to provide information concerning University requirements and regulations, transfer credit evaluations, and other general information about the University by appointment from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Undergraduate advisors for each undergraduate major are located in the department offices. These advisors are available to assist students in selecting courses and educational experiences in their major area of study consistent with major requirements and students' educational goals. For additional information please visit www.bsos.umd.edu or call 301-405-1697.Undergraduate Degree Requirements/Degree Options
Departments and Centers The college is composed of the following departments, each offering a major program that leads to the Bachelor of Arts or the Bachelor of Science degree, as appropriate: Department of African American Studies* Department of Anthropology Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice Department of Economics Department of Geography Department of Government and Politics Department of Hearing and Speech Sciences Department of Psychology Department of Sociology In addition, the college is a major contributor to the Environmental Science and Policy Program and sponsors several of its areas of concentration. *The Department of African American Studies also offers an undergraduate certificate requiring 21 semester hours of course work. Minors Several departments within the
Living-Learning Programs CIVICUS Living and Learning Program CIVICUS is a two-year living and learning program in the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences. This academic citation program is centered on five themes of civil society: citizenship, leadership, community service-learning, community building in a diverse society, and scholarship. About 130 diverse and energetic CIVICUS Associates take a common core of classes, live together in Somerset Hall, and participate in civic, community service, experiential, and other activities and projects on and off campus. CIVICUS was founded on the belief that to be engaged members of civil society we have an obligation to be aware of the world outside of the classroom and to act upon issues that affect the world in which we live. Our courses and activities are intricately linked with each other and our communities. CIVICUS Associates enrich their academic work and explore career opportunities by volunteering with non-profit organizations and governmental agencies and programs, creating their own community service projects, and interacting with faculty and community leaders. They are among the most involved students at Maryland. CIVICUS Associates complete a Capstone internship on campus or in the DC metropolitan area as second semester sophomores. Selected students from all majors are invited to participate in the CIVICUS Living and Learning Program when they apply to the university as first year students, based on their letters of recommendation, involvement in high school and the community, admissions essays, and academic transcripts. CIVICUS looks to invite students who will continue to
strengthen and broaden their leadership skills within the University and local
communities. For more information, please visit: www.CIVICUS.umd.edu.
One of twelve College Park Scholars living-learning programs, the International Studies Program brings together undergraduate students from a variety of disciplines who share an interest in global issues, politics, and events. Each entering class of approximately sixty-five students takes courses together during the freshman and sophomore years. The majority of International Studies Scholars reside in Centreville Hall. International Studies was one of the original four College Park Scholars programs launched in 1994, sponsored by the The International Studies Program welcomes students who wish to live and learn together and who have an interest in exploring international political, economic, and cultural issues. Our program offers an opportunity to build global understanding and global awareness through academic and experiential learning. For more information, please visit: www.scholars.umd.edu/is/ Global Communities Global Communities is a two-year living-learning program that is part of the university's Global Studies Program and is sponsored by the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences (BSOS). Students participate in a combination of courses, extracurricular opportunities, and residential living organized around the theme of globalization, its challenges and opportunities. The program enriches their understanding of the causes and consequences of the world's interconnectedness, and provides academic and intercultural skills to help them address the issues it raises. Global Communities provides a foundation for a variety of academic majors and an entry point to the Global Studies Minors. Students take two three-credit courses on a theme related to globalization in their first year. These interdisciplinary courses are designed and taught by leading scholars in the social sciences, and explore significant issues through labs, simulations, case studies, and research. The second year of the program requires experiential learning through either a short-term study abroad opportunity, service-learning course, or internship. There is a final one-credit capstone course in the second year. Upon completion of the 10-credit program, students receive a notation on their transcript. The program recognizes that significant learning occurs outside the classroom. Courses are complemented by regular field trips to museums, international organizations, embassies, and other sites that take advantage of our location in the greater Washington, DC area. A variety of events and activities on campus bring the issues to life. Students from all corners of the world live together in the residence hall, fostering intercultural communication skills and building a diverse and supportive community. Global Communities is a selective invitation-only program for entering freshmen. It aims to enroll a class of 75 students each year. The program seeks academically strong students who express interest in international affairs, have international or intercultural experience, or simply are open to the kind of experience we offer. For more information, please visit: www.globalcommunities.umd.edu Specialized Academic Programs Atlantic Coast - Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences Alliance for Graduate Education and the Professoriate (AC-SBE Alliance) College Honors Program Undergraduate honors are offered to graduating students in the departments of African American Studies, Anthropology, Criminology and Criminal Justice, Economics, Geography, Government and Politics, Psychology, and Sociology. Dean's Academic Scholar. To be named a Dean's Academic Scholar is the highest academic award that a BSOS student can earn in the College. Dean's Scholars are those graduating seniors who have completed 60 credits at the Dean's List. Any student who has passed at least 12 hours of academic work under the regular grading method in the preceding semester, without failure of any course, and with an overall average grade of at least 3.5, will be placed on the Dean's List. The Distinguished Dean's List consists of students who have completed successfully a minimum of 12 credit hours in a semester with a 4.0. Honor Societies. Students who excel in their academic discipline may be selected for membership in an honorary society. Honoraries for which students in BSOS are chosen include:
Approved Student Societies and Professional Organizations Students who major in the Behavioral and Social Sciences have a wide range of interests. The following is a list of student organizations in the disciplines and fields of the Behavioral and Social Sciences:
For more information about these student organizations or starting a new student group, please contact the Office of Campus Programs, Adele H. Stamp Student Union, 301-314-7174. Financial Assistance The college offers several scholarships to its students (see below). Each scholarship has eligibility criteria. Scholarship information and applications are made available each fall semester. Scholarship awards are granted for the following fall semester. The college offers the following scholarship awards:
For more information, please visit: www.bsos.umd.edu Scholarships are sometimes given at the department level. Check with your departmental advisor or your director of undergraduate programs for more information regarding scholarship opportunities that may be available to you. The National Scholarship Office at the University of Maryland provides information on nationally competitive scholarships at the undergraduate (and graduate) level. For more information, please visit: www.scholarships.umd.edu The Office of Student Financial Aid (OFSA) administers all types of federal, state, and institutional financial assistance programs and, in cooperation with other University offices, participates in the awarding of scholarships to deserving students. For more information, visit: www.financialaid.umd.edu Research Units The 4321 Hartwick Rd. Ste. 501, College Park, MD 20740 301-405-9770 www.cesar.umd.edu Director: Dr. Eric Wish Established in 1990, CESAR is a research unit sponsored by the 0124N Cole Student Activities Building, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742 301-405-6403 www.popcenter.umd.edu Director: Dr. Sandra Hofferth The Maryland Population Research Center (MPRC) is a multidisciplinary center dedicated to population-related research and housed in the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences (BSOS) at the University of Maryland, College Park. Our primary goal is to draw together leading scholars from diverse disciplines to support, produce, and promote population-related research. The cross-disciplinary research interests of our faculty allow the MPRC to continually grow and make a unique contribution to the field of population studies. The MPRC's members include faculty from the departments of African American Studies, Agricultural and Resource Economics, Anthropology, Criminology and Criminal Justice, Economics, Family Studies, Geography, Human Development, the Joint Program in Survey Methodology, the School of Public Policy, and Sociology. National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START) 3300 Symons Hall, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742 301-405-6600 www.start.umd.edu Director: Dr. Gary LaFree The National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terror (START) is a U.S. Department of Homeland Security Center of Excellence, tasked by the Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate with using state-of-the-art theories, methods, and data from the social and behavioral sciences to improve understanding of the origins, dynamics, and social and psychological impacts of terrorism. START, based at the University of Maryland, College Park, aims to provide timely guidance on how to disrupt terrorist networks, reduce the incidence of terrorism, and enhance the resilience of U.S. society in the face of the terrorist threat. Office of Academic Computing Services (OACS) Public Safety, Training and Technology Assistance (PSTTP) |