Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences and Education

Anthropology

The Anthropology program at Brookdale prepares students for a bachelor’s degree in Anthropology.

Joseph Boyle, Department Chair

History

The members of the Brookdale History Department share a common passion to relate the stories and the dramas of our human past.

Larry Hartzell, Department Chair

Philosophy

Philosophy, to help develop strong cognitive skills and important intellectual values.

Darlene Macomber, Department Chair

Political Science

A student who enrolls in any of our Political Science courses will gain insights into what government and politics are all about.

Tom Cioppa, Department Chair

Psychology

The Psychology, Pre-Social Work, and Addiction Studies programs provide students with a variety of educational and lifelong learning options with clear paths to personal, educational, and economic success.

Sara Burrill, Department Chair

Social Sciences

The Social Sciences A.A. degree program is designed for students seeking a broad general education or transfer to a four-year institution. This program also provides personal enrichment in the social sciences.

Sociology

In sociology, we study how groups of people behave and interact, from the simplest person-to-person interface to large group dynamics.

Education

The Education programs at Brookdale are designed for those who wish to become teacher assistants; early childhood, elementary or secondary school teachers.