Research Guides

Anthropology
The scientific study of mankind, our ancestors, what makes us human, and societies in the past and present.
Communication
The study of how people create, share, and interpret messages across various contexts, and media.
Criminology
The scientific study of the root causes crime, criminal behavior, and the societal responses to criminal activity.
Economics
The study of how society allocates scarce resources and decides on the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services.
Education
The study and practice of the acquisition of knowledge, skills, and abilities and how people learn and are taught.
Geography
The study of the earth's physical surface, landscapes, and the relationships between people and their environments.
International Relations
The study of conflict and cooperation in world affairs and the relationships between sovereign states.
Political Science
The study of power, the state, institutions, and how governments maintain peace and order.
Psychology
The study of the mind and the examination of the relationships between brain function and behavior.
Sociology
The scientific study of society, social relationships, social behavior, and institutions in group settings.
