Converse’s Behavioral and Social Sciences department is home to Converse’s Child and Family Studies, Health and Wellness Studies, Politics and Psychology programs.
We strive to develop students who communicate effectively, read and analyze challenging material within their discipline, and articulate their views competently. Through this preparation, our students will have the skills to pursue graduate studies in various fields or to enter the job market successfully.
Eseose Okoduwa ’25 was featured in the April/May 2024 issue of Spunq Sports Magazine. Eseose discusses being a student-athlete at Converse, how the sport of track has played into her time management skills, and …
Emily Ingle ’24 (Nisbet Honors) presented her summer research as a poster entitled “Factors that influence the removal of Fe 2+ ions from aqueous solution using sodium alginate hydrogels” at …
Written by Amanda Mathis Applications for the 2024 Converse University Research Experience for Teachers in Biological Sciences (BIORETS) session were received through April 15, 2024. Funded by the National Science …
Dedicated to remaining relentlessly student-centered, Converse has developed new and exciting programs to better align with student demand and workforce needs, and to maximize growth opportunities. This year, the University …
Andrew Helmus Distinguished Professor of History and Politics, Chair of Behavioral and Social Sciences
Associate Professor of Behavioral and Social Sciences, Director of Child and Family Studies and Director of the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning
Associate Professor of Child and Family Studies
Professor of Psychology, Associate Chair of Behavioral and Social Sciences
Associate Professor of Psychology
Associate Professor of Psychology
Associate Professor of Psychology
Professor of Psychology
Associate Professor of Physical Education, Faculty Senate President
Assistant Professor of Political Science
Our programs will introduce you to different approaches to the questions confronting us in the increasingly complicated landscape of professional and personal opportunity that awaits you.
Erin E. Templeton
Dean of the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences
864.596.9086
erin.templeton@converse.edu
Kuhn 303