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School of Social and Behavioral Sciences

At SUNY Oswego’s School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, you’ll explore the human experience while developing the skills to understand behavior, strengthen communities and create meaningful change.

From examining individual and group behavior to analyzing social systems and institutions, the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences brings together programs that emphasize critical thinking, research, communication and applied learning. Students engage through hands-on projects, fieldwork, internships, faculty mentorship and community-based experiences.

These experiences prepare graduates to think critically, communicate effectively and apply their knowledge in careers, graduate study and fields that shape society and improve lives.

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Explore programs across the social and behavioral sciences. Through fieldwork, faculty mentorship, research opportunities and community engagement, students in the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences turn their curiosity into real-world experience and career-ready skills.

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Explore programs across the social and behavioral sciences. Through fieldwork, faculty mentorship, research opportunities and community partnerships, students in the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences gain the insight and experience needed to understand people, inform decisions and make an impact.

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SUNY Oswego Assistant Vice President for Workforce Innovation and External Relations Kristi Eck; Austin Wheelock and Alexandra Fitzpatrick of Operation Oswego County; Natalie Glosek, an English and creative writing major; and Oswego Mayor Robert Corradino

One City. One Campus. One Community. continues to celebrate Oswego connections

Kenny Roffo, a 2017 SUNY Oswego graduate whose accomplishments since included working on the InSight rover that landed on Mars for NASA, speaks to a full house as electrical and computer engineering faculty member Adrian Ieta looks on.

Laker shares journey from Rubik’s Cube to Mars during Engineering Week

Contact

315.312.2285
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College Dean

Dr. Kristin Croyle

Associate Dean

Dr. Paul Tomascak

Dr. Emily Estrada

School Director

Dr. Alanna Ossa

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