Social & Behavioral Sciences
If you’ve been called to help others and drive change through one of the social and behavioral sciences, we commend you. We publish social and behavioral sciences education news, explore current trends, and provide actionable insight and tips as you earn your degree or certificate.

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The Importance of Early Childhood Professionals
Learn how early childhood professionals provide family support and enhance child development.
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Parental Leave in the United States: A Guide for New and Expecting Parents
The United States is the only industrialized nation with no federally mandated paid leave.
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Helping Others as a Human Services Professional
Melanie Beath shares her insights and advice about working in the human service field.
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Faculty Spotlight: Juliet Bradley
Human services is a rewarding career field that many individuals find very satisfying.
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Succeeding and Broadening Your Potential in Your Career in Human Services–Child and Family Welfare
In child and family agency work, the tasks are endless, but so are the rewards!
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Succeeding and Broadening Your Opportunities in Human Services
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Saluting Bravery: Women Who Changed the Face of Public Service
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The Future of Women in Public Administration
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Understanding Domestic Violence Indicators in Students and How to Help
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Q&A with Karla Drenner
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Faculty Spotlight: Professor Karla Drenner, PhD, a Modern-Day Renaissance Woman
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Culture and Society Article: Powerful Voices: Anna Julia Cooper and Ida Wells-Barnett
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Quotes on Nonviolence by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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Faculty Spotlight: Julie Riley
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Faculty Spotlight: Cheryl Bradt-Hyland
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Faculty Spotlight: Michelle Fischer
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Faculty Spotlight: Lisa Wright
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What is Cultural Diversity?
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Faculty Spotlight: Karen Watson
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Helping Those in Need Around The Holidays
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