A study of behavior, a look inside the human mind
The Department is committed to an educational perspective that emphasizes how our behavior is shaped by groups to which we belong, by the structures society creates and in which we participate, and the social interaction in which we engage. We also stress how we, in turn, affect the character of social structures and society.
We encourage critical thought about and practical appreciation of the structures of class, race and gender in our societies. As we gain better understanding about our society, we also learn how we can create change in these same social structures.