Behavioral & Social Science Programs

Explore Your Passion for the Behavioral & Social Sciences

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Understand people. Study society. Promote change. 

Goshen College’s Behavioral and Social Sciences programs offer you the tools to explore how individuals and communities think, interact, and thrive. Whether you’re preparing for a career in social work, research, mental health, or advocacy, these programs blend theory with hands-on learning to help you make a meaningful impact.

Find the program that fits you best and take the next step toward your future in the social sciences.

Why Choose Goshen College for the Behavioral & Social Sciences?

With a focus on real-world application and community engagement, our programs foster deep thinking and compassionate action. You’ll explore complex social systems, develop research and communication skills, and participate in field experiences that prepare you for careers in service, mental health, public policy, and more.

Faculty mentorship, small class sizes, and opportunities for undergraduate research make this a highly personalized and purposeful learning environment.

Behavioral & Social Science Programs

All Majors & Minors

  • Disability Studies

    This interdisciplinary program equips you to understand the lived experiences of people with disabilities and examine how societies define and respond to difference.

  • Global Studies

    As a global studies major at Goshen College, you’ll prepare for a life shaped by global citizenship, intercultural understanding and servant leadership.

  • Psychology

    Our small class sizes and hands-on learning approach ensure that you won’t just study psychology—you’ll apply it. You’ll have opportunities to conduct original research, present at conferences and complete internships that build your resume and connect classroom learning to real-world settings.

  • Social Policy and Advocacy

    The Social Policy & Advocacy minor at Goshen College is a way for you to get involved in areas like social science research, public health, social institutions, the private sector, health care, criminal justice, education, or labor.

  • Undecided

    Choosing to be undecided means being intentional about finding a path that’s right for you.

  • Women’s & Gender Studies

    As a Women’s and Gender Studies minor at Goshen College, you’ll explore how gender and identity shape our lives, cultures, and institutions

    All Majors & Minors

    What Can You Do With It?

    Our graduates go on to work in a wide variety of fields:

    • Licensed social workers and counselors
    • Mental health advocates
    • Nonprofit and NGO leaders
    • Policy analysts and community organizers
    • Researchers and data analysts
    • Teachers, chaplains, and health professionals
    • Graduate students in psychology, social work, sociology, law, and more

    Experiential Learning Opportunities

    Apply your learning in real-world settings
    Behavioral and social science students complete internships, research projects, and service-based placements as part of their academic journey.

    Recent examples include:

    • Oaklawn Psychiatric Center
    • LaCasa, Inc.
    • Elkhart County Court Services
    • Center for Healing & Hope
    • The Window (Goshen)
    • Goshen Interfaith Hospitality Network
    • Community-based and campus research projects

    Opportunities vary by major but often include both local partnerships and cross-cultural experiences through SST.

     

    Scholarships & Financial Aid

    Goshen College is committed to affordability and access. All students are considered for academic scholarships based on GPA and test scores. Additional funding may be available for students entering social work or service-related fields.

    Academic Scholarships & Financial Aid Overview →

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