Whether you decide to become a teacher, social worker, lawyer or other career, a degree from the Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences at OBU sets you up for a rewarding future in a field in which you can make a real, tangible difference in the lives of others. Multiple programs are offered within the Behavioral and Social Sciences Division that you can explore to find the best fit for you and provide the foundation you need.
Undergraduate Programs
Criminal Justice
A criminal justice degree from OBU allows you to pursue careers in the legal field, law enforcement, criminology and many others. Students drawn to this field often share traits such as integrity, courage and a desire to serve their communities in an effort to help ensure justice is carried out as fairly as possible.
Family Science
With an OBU degree you will be serving families by meeting practical needs, strengthening families by education and therapy, and supporting families by advocating for their needs: these qualities are at the heart of our family science program at OBU.
History
In our program, you will be prepared for a wide variety of careers related to history as well as providing you a solid foundation for postgraduate study. These courses acquaint you with major areas of knowledge and help students develop skills needed for academic and career success.
Politics
We live in a highly political world. This program will open the door for you to a wide variety of careers related to politics. Through the politics program, you will be prepared for the journey of integrating your personal Christian faith with your growing base of academic knowledge and awareness of the world around you.
Psychology
In the Psychology program, you will you be challenged by and grow from courses such as biological psychology, history of psychology, theories of personality, psychological testing and abnormal psychology. You have the opportunity to pursue psychology as well as specializations in forensic psychology and pre-counseling.
Social Sciences Education, Secondary
This degree will prepare you for a career in secondary education anywhere—home or abroad. You’ll leave Bison Hill with credentials that are unmatched. That’s because your professors will invest in you and will model the compassion and dedication needed to help you be successful in working with children and parents anywhere in the world.
Sociology
This degree will prepare you for a career in secondary education anywhere—home or abroad. You’ll leave Bison Hill with credentials that are unmatched. That’s because your professors will invest in you and will model the compassion and dedication needed to help you be successful in working with children and parents anywhere in the world.
World-Class Faculty
OBU faculty are experts in their fields and will be with you every step of the way.

Dr. Bret Roark
Chair, Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences
Ralph and Marie Barby Professor of Psychology
Professor of Psychology

Dr. Matthew Y. Emerson
Co-Provost
Dean of Theology, Arts and Humanities
Floyd K. Clark Chair of Christian Leadership
Professor of Religion