College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Welcome to the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences at Jacksonville State University!

The College of Social and Behavioral Sciences offers quality academic programs through traditional, hybrid, and online course offerings.  We proudly serve the central Alabama region, as well as, students from all over the world who want an excellent and affordable education.  Our school offers professional degree programs for immediate careers at the baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral level and preparation for success in graduate school.

Our faculty and staff seek to serve students in a manner that leads to transformative educational and interpersonal experiences.  Students work with accomplished faculty who are engaged in innovative forms of teaching, scholarship, and service.  Our goal is to provide students with opportunities and experiences that lead to life-long personal and professional success.

Graduates are prepared for work in criminal justice and forensics, emergency management and disaster preparedness, politics and public administration, psychology, sociology, social work, military and veteran services.  

Dean: Dr. Maureen Newton 
Phone: 256.782.5333
Email: mnewton@jsu.edu   
 
Secretary: Lisa Pugliese
Phone: 256.782.5333
Email: lpugliese@jsu.edu    
 
Senior Lead Advisor: Sharee Hutchinson
Phone: 256.782.8343
Email: hutchinson@jsu.edu