Social Sciences & Humanities

Dr. Bernadette Bruster

Dean of Social Sciences & Humanities
Office: (903) 927-3374 | blbruster@wileyc.edu

Mission

The mission of the Division of Social Sciences & Humanities is to assist students in acquiring proficiency in listening, critical thinking, speaking, reading and writing while cultivating an appreciation for various cultures and cultural differences and becoming competent in a chosen major in one or more of the disciplines offered within this division.

Goals

The goals of the Division of Social Sciences & Humanities are to:

• align its offerings with the overall goals of the College to effect the intellectual, moral, and physical development of students;
• assist students to develop essential skills for effective communication and expressions that include sound, critical, analytical reasoning, and problem-solving skills;
• provide the appropriate opportunities for learning and experience for students to become competent in the knowledge and competencies expected from a college graduate in their specific major field of study;
• equip students with the appropriate academic prerequisites for admission to graduate and/or professional schools;
• promote a spirit of service and responsibility among students to their community and the broader society in which they live;
• help students acquire, understand, and develop a global perspective that appreciates the value of different cultures and languages including their own.