College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Change-makers at Northern Arizona University
The College of Social and Behavioral Sciences (SBS) at NAU is made up of diverse academic programs, all working together to promote justice, diversity, equity and inclusion, sustainability, and human and community well-being. Our unique programs support boundary-crossing research and provide undergraduate and graduate students with innovative experiential learning opportunities.
At SBS, we offer a variety of programs that can help you become a leader in your community or profession. With our immersive curriculum, we’ll prepare you for a world and workforce in which communication, diversity, and critical thinking are essential.
We are committed to:
- promoting the appreciation and importance of diversity
- advocating for the importance of community
- stressing the importance of sustainability and environmental issues
- exploring issues of justice
- developing global perspectives
- fostering active engagement, advocacy, and applied learning
These are ideals that are consistently demonstrated through the research and accomplishments of our students, faculty, and alumni.
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Departments and programs
- Anthropology
- Applied Indigenous Studies
- School of Communication
- Criminology and Criminal Justice
- Ethnic Studies
- Geography, Planning, and Recreation
- Politics and International Affairs
- Psychological Sciences
- Sociology
- Social Work
- Sustainable Communities
- University Studies
- Women’s and Gender Studies
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SBS institutes
The College of Social and Behavioral Sciences strives to be a link between the university and the local community. We achieve this by providing service opportunities, hosting events and workshops, and promoting research that can be applied globally. Our institutes are a big part of making this happen.
Student resources
Advising? Enrollment? Graduation? We’ve got you covered. Check out our student resources.