Mission Statement

The mission of the Behavioral Science Department at Utah Valley University is to prepare students for careers in the fields of anthropology, family studies, psychology, social work, sociology, substance abuse, and other related professions. Finding solutions to human problems involves the ability to apply academic theories to the real world. Behavioral Science students learn academic rigor in writing, critical thinking and analysis and integration of current scientific research. A multicultural perspective and respect for the range of individual differences are central to the department’s mission. Insight, skill acquisition, and personal application are also important collateral aspects of a student’s exposure to the behavioral sciences. Classes are frequently taught using experiential methods and collaborative assignments. Our department feels strongly about our interdiciplinary approach to our degrees. Our degrees are are structured around the Behavioral Sciences with students learning a little bit about each area while still choosing a specific emphasis in either Anthropology, Family Studies, Psychology, or Sociology. Our Bachelor's degree prepares students to work in the fields of human services, criminal justice, community/public relations, education, health, business, research, and prepares them to onto graduate school within their chosen field.

Degrees

Associate of Science/Arts in Behavioral Science
Bachelor of Science/Arts in Behavioral Science
     Choose one emphasis out of the following: Anthropology, Family Studies, Psychology, Sociology.
Bachelor of Social Work
Licensed Substance Abuse Counseling, Certificate of Proficiency

Administration & Staff

Department Chair - Dr. Steven Clark, 801-863-8082, steven.clark@uvu.edu, LA 012b
Assistant Department Chair - Cameron John, 801-863-8809, cameron.john@uvu.edu, LA 012e
BSW Program Director - Lars Eggersten, 801-863-6731, larse@uvu.edu, LC 221d
BSW Field Director - Kristine Doty, 801-863-8418, kris.doty@uvu.edu, LA 012f
Administrative Assistant III - Brittany Fish, 801-863-8083, brittany.fish@uvu.edu, LA 012
Administrative Assistant II - Jennifer Cummings, 801-863-6211, jennifer.cummings@uvu.edu, LA 012

Academic Advisors

Please call 801-863-6377 to schedule an appointment with Tara, Giovana, Grant, or Kristen. Please contact McKenna directly to schedule an appointment.

Advisor	Advises the following students
Tara Ivie 801-863-8120 tara.ivie@uvu.edu Office - LC 221b	Last names starting with A-E
Giovana Alisa 801-863-8073 alisagi@uvu.edu Office - LC 221a	Last names starting with F-Le
Travis Reynolds 801-863-5347 travis.reynolds@uvu.edu Office - LC 221d	Last names starting with Lf-Ri
Kristen Campbell 801-863-6718 kristen.campbell@uvu.edu Office - LC 221c	Last names starting with Rj-Z
McKenna Rees 801-863-6381 mckenna.rees@uvu.edu Office - LA 209	Prospective and current LSAC students.

Navigation Links:
Anthropology
Behavioral Science Ethical Codes 
Family Studies
Psychology
Social Work
Sociology
Licensed Substance Abuse Counseling