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It is the mission of the Department of Behavioral Sciences to establish and maintain excellence in its teaching, research, and service activities as it serves the needs of its various constituencies. To this end, the department: (1) Has developed curricula, established instructional programs, and undergraduate degree programs in Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, and in the interdisciplinary areas of Behavioral Sciences and Health Policy Studies; (2) Encourages and supports faculty research and scholarship; (3) Works cooperatively with other academic units on the campus to provide programs and courses; (4) Offers its expertise in a variety of service activities to the campus; (5) Strives to increase contact with the large community, recognizing its importance in the fulfillment of our educational mission; and (6) Serves various constituencies of students beyond its own concentrators, including those in special programs such as CASL Honors, Women's & Gender Studies, Distance Learning, and many College-wide and University outreach programs.