Mission Statement

The Behavioral Science department is a rigorous interdisciplinary program (Anthropology, Family Science, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, and Substance Use Disorder Counseling) that prepares students to make positive contributions in their academic, work, and community settings by developing their understanding of human functioning in various contexts. We promote and mentor student engagement with each other and with their academic, professional, or geographic communities in order to achieve essential learning outcomes.

Behavioral Science

Please see our department site for the most up to date and accurate information.

Advisors: Classroom Building, 5th floor, Suite 506

To  schedule an appointment please visit: http://www.uvu.edu/besc/bescacademicadvising.html or call 801-863-5717

• April Kirk 
• Family Science (last names A-R)
• Telephone: 801-863-5347
• Email: April.Kirk@uvu.edu

• Cindy Lau
• Bachelor of Social Work
• Substance Use Disorder Counseling
• Associate in Behavioral Science
• Email: Cindy.Lau@uvu.edu

• Kaye Fugal
• Psychology (last names H-P)
• Email: fugalkay@uvu.edu

• Lori Duke
• Anthropology (all)
• Psychology (last names A-G)
• Email: dukelo@uvu.edu

• Noelle Halasima
• Family Science (last names S-Z)
• Psychology (last names Q-Z)
• Email: dukelo@uvu.edu

• Sarah Lindsey
• Sociology
• Email: SarahL@uvu.edu

Administrative Support:

• Penifea Norman, Admin III
• Telephone: 801-863-8083
• Email: pnorman@uvu.edu
• Mail Stop: 115

• Megan Olivera, Admin II
• Telephone: 801-863-6211
• Email: Megan.Olivera@uvu.edu

Program Coordinators:

• Anthropology: David Knowlton
• Telephone: 801-863-6196
• Email: dknowlton@uvu.edu

• Bachelor of Social Work: LaShawn Williams
• Telephone: 801-863-5807
• Email:  LaShawn.Williams@uvu.edu

• Master of Social Work: Lars Eggertsen
• Telephone: 801-863-6731
• Email: larse@uvu.edu

• Family Studies: Dr. Nathan Cottle
• Telephone: 801-863-5105
• Email: NCottle@uvu.edu

• Psychology: Dr. Bart Poulson
• Telephone: 801-863-7156
• Email: bpoulson@uvu.edu

• Sociology: Janet Colvin
• Telephone: 801-863-8585
• Email: colvinja@uvu.edu
  

• Substance Use Disorder Counseling: TBA (contact advisor, Cindy Lau)
• Telephone: 801-863-8120
• Email: Cindy.Lau@uvu.edu
  

Programs/Degrees

Associate in Art or Science in Behavioral Science
Bachelor of Art or Science in Behavioral Science

• Anthropology
• Sociology

Bachelor of Psychology
Bachelor of Family Science
Bachelor of Social Work
Master of Social Work
Substance Use Disorder Counseling Certificate of Proficiency