Welcome From the Chair
Greetings Psychology, Sociology and Social Work Mayors:
On behalf of the faculty and myself, welcome to the Behavioral Sciences
Department. We are very happy that you have chosen to major in one of the disciplines in the
department. We have a BA in both Psychology and Sociology and an Associate Degree in Social Work.
Most of the BA majors also complete the Associate in Social Work at the same time. The Associate
in Social Work is an added degree that may be of assistance as you enter the workforce. It will
also open new doors in social awareness that you have not considered. We also have a collection
of Anthropology courses which you may find interesting to support your chosen major. The UTB
catalog of courses and degree plans can be found in the TSC bookstore and it is advisable for
you to buy one. The catalog lists describes all course offerings including all prerequisites.
All majors must see the academic advisor, Michelle Burkott. Her office is in South 252. She will
create a degree plan and review certain aspects of your program that are important, such as which
courses to take first and of prerequisities to meet.
I also encourage you to join the Behavioral Science Club. All majors and anyone interested in
Psychology, Sociology, Social Work or Anthropology are invited to join. They meet on a regular
basis and attend various conferences. Dr. Debbie Huerta and Dr. Mark Horowitz are the sponsors.
Please contact them for the meeting times if you are interested.
I encourage you to stop by the deparment office in the South Building 294. All of the faculty
offices are in this area and you are invited to discuss your future plans and visit with us.
Faculty office hours for assisting students are posted outside the doors.
I wish you much success in pursuit of your academic endeavors.
Virginia V. Wood, Ed.D.