social science

Social Science is the study of human society, individual relationships, and sociocultural behavior in a scholarly and scientific manner.

Social Science explores human behavior from individual, societal and cultural perspectives.

The goals of the Social Science Division of Widener University are threefold:

1. to give students the broad and varied educational experiences necessary for them to be informed and useful citizens in today’s complex and ever-changing world
2. to enable students to pursue major areas of study that will prepare them for professional careers after graduation;
3. and to provide students with the opportunity to relate their course work in a meaningful fashion to the real world through interactions with organizations and community agencies.

The Social Science Division offers majors and minors in the following:

• Anthropology
• Communication Studies
• Criminal Justice
• Government & Politics
• International Relations
• Psychology
• Sociology

Dr. James Vike
Associate Dean
Social Science Division
Kapelski Learning Center, 2nd Floor

Widener University
One University Place
Chester, PA 19013
tel: 610-499-1120
jevike@widener.edu