Who We Are

The Social Science department includes Education, Geography, History, Human Relations, Physical Education, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology and Social Work.

Mission Statement

The mission of the social science department is to provide quality learning experiences that lead to understanding how each of us shapes, and is shaped by, our culture and society.  Social science students will recognize and understand the obligation to engage in ethical, responsible, and legal behaviors. This is accomplished primarily through courses of study dedicated to teaching:

• The influence of history, geography, political science, psychology, and sociology on individuals and society
• The ability to distinguish opinion from facts
• The ability to recognize social biases
• The definition and necessity of social responsibility
• The value of diversity 
• The development of social awareness

Our Programs

Transfer Degrees Options

• Liberal Arts/Academic Transfer (LATAA)
• Liberal Arts Academic Transfer Associate Science (LATAS)
• General Studies (GSAAS)
• Teacher Education TE@M Program

Course Descriptions

• EDUC
• GEOG
• HIST
• HMRL
• PHED
• POLS
• PSYC
• SOCI
• SOWK

Department Contacts

Dean: Jane Franklin
402-738-4544

Associate: Connie Galvin

402-738-4543
Fax: 402-738-4040

Faculty

Social Sciences Faculty

Victoria Alapo
Kojo Allen
Lynn Bradman
Stewart Brewer
Mary Burbach-Cooper
Julio Caycedo
Jennifer Cohen
Nancy Conrad
Jenni Fauchier
Amy Forss
Jessica Kunz
Laura LaMarr

Cornelius McGreevy

Carol Moore
Ryan Newton
Joe Ociepka
Jill Ramet
Edie Sample
Joy Schultz
Dennis Smith

Michelle Todd

Gary Toth
Jim Van Arsdall
Jennifer Vaughn