Division of Behavioral & Social Sciences

General education and specialty course work in the Division of Behavioral & Social Sciences is associated with a wide range of academic disciplines including anthropology, economics, education, history, physical education, political science, psychology, and sociology. These components of the educational program are designed to establish and enhance awareness and understanding of human behavior, cultural diversity, global economy and historical development. Interaction with this curriculum will provide students with a knowledge base and skill orientation essential for intellectual growth, academic progress and employment opportunity. Course work is designed to:

  • establish important connections with a heritage of human understanding by examining various approaches to issues of universal human concern (financial, moral, intellectual, technological, political, economic, scientific, familial, etc.);
  • develop an awareness and comprehension of cultural, social, historical, geographical and environmental contexts essential for personal insight and productivity, social cooperation and life management;
  • provide experiential learning opportunities which integrate academic and career pursuits;
  • accommodate a variety of student skill orientations including thoughtful and precise writing, critical reading, oral discourse and independent thinking;
  • increase awareness and empathy in relation to historical events, personal and economic development, cultural diversity and a wide range of complex societal issues.

Location and Hours

West Campus

  • Bldg 11, Rm 103
  • Tel: 407-582-1203 Fax: 407-582-1675
  • Monday to Friday: 8am to 5pm


Campus Map: West Campus

 

Administration

NamePosition
Elizabeth BealAdministrative Assistant
Susan DunnDean, Behavioral & Social Sciences - WEC
Jonnel MorganAdministrative Assistant

Dean: Dr. Susan Dunn
Administrative Assistant: Elizabeth Beal
Administrative Assistant: Jonnel Morgan


Discipline Chairs

NameDepartmentPositionProfile
Paula DaSilvaEducation WECProfessor, EducationProfile
Tarteashia HarrisEconomics WECProfessor, EconomicsProfile
Adrienne MathewsPolitical Science WECProfessor, Political ScienceProfile
Alyce MillerHistory WECProfessor, HistoryProfile
Eric ModelPsychology WECProfessor, PsychologyProfile
Doreen WatsonSociology WECProfessor, SociologyProfile

Division Coordinator and Chair of Political Science: Prof. Adrienne Mathews
Anthropology and Sociology
: Dr. Doreen Watson
Economics: Prof. Tarteashia Harris
Education: Dr. Paula DaSilva
History: Dr. Alyce Miller
Psychology: Dr. Eric Model

Student Success Coachs

NameDepartmentPositionPhone
Rachel EmmanuelCareer Program Advising WECStudent Success Coach - WEC

Education: Rachel Emmanuel
Social Sciences Program Advisor: Dr. Perry Ballard


Support Staff

NameDepartmentPositionProfile
Ellen CostelloElementary EducationProgram Manager, Elementary EducationProfile
Ronald OwensPhysical Education WECTeaching Lab SupervisorProfile

Instructional Assistant: Coach Ron Owens, Physical Education
Manager, Educator Preparation Institute: Prof. Ellen Costello