Division of Social Sciences
Dr. Raphael Lewis, Chair
Phone: 501-370-5226
E-mail: rlewis@philander.edu
Location: Titus Academic Center
The Division of Social Sciences creates, maintains, and embellishes a community of scholars in which the constant and persistent search for truth, beauty, and goodness will dominate conceptual and intellectual dialogue. We believe these activities will contribute immensely to the development of the types of substantively challenging academic experiences necessary for students and faculty to continue along the path of enlightenment in the Social Sciences.
The division offers the following degree programs:
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Social Work
- Black Family Studies (minor)
These programs and courses require and demand from all involved, extensive and prolonged experience in critical thinking, knowledge of facts, intellectual curiosity, and practical reasoning. In addition, the curricula are designed to develop a comprehensive understanding of human society, and at the same time, provide enough flexibility for students to pursue areas of individual vocational or personal interest. Consequently, a variety of practical field experiences, internships, and interdisciplinary programs have been employed to assist students and faculty in achieving the specific goals to which they aspire, as well as an understanding of the cultural traditions that they represent in the world.