Division of Social Sciences
Dr. Raphael Lewis, Chair
Phone: (501) 370-5222
Email: rlewis@philander.edu
Location: Titus Academic Center
The Division of Social Sciences creates, maintains and promotes a community of scholars for which the constant and persistent search for truth, beauty and goodness dominates conceptual and intellectual dialogue. We believe these activities contribute immensely to the development 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, while providing enough flexibility for students to pursue areas of individual vocational or personal interests Consequently, a variety of practical field experiences, internships and interdisciplinary programs are 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.