500X330_A&S_Social_IntroUnderstanding human behavior and interaction is central to successful careers, personal development, innovation, and leadership.  The University of St. Thomas School of Arts & Sciences Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences & Global Studies integrates and applies local and global understanding of human behavior in the fields of communication, international studies, Irish Studies, political science, and psychology.   The Division is home to the above academic departments, Study Abroad Office, Distinguished Diplomat Program, and programs in Taiwan & East Asia Studies Latin American Studies, and Pre-Law.   Graduate programs are offered in Master of Arts in Diplomacy & Strategic Affairs and Master in Public Policy and Administration.
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Centers, Degrees, and ProgramsCenters, Degrees, and Programs
Communication
East Asia Studies
International Studies
Latin American Studies
Irish Studies		 Neuroscience
Political Science
Psychology
Public Administration
Spanish
Pre-Law  

MDSA: Master of Arts in Diplomacy & Strategic Affairs

MPPA: Master in Public Policy & Administration
Meet Some of Our Alumni

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Kate Dillon Levin Co-Founder and COO The CURA co. B.A. in International Studies

B.A. in International Studies

Kate Dillon Levin Co-Founder and COO

The CURA co.

John Ruff COO & President Mesa Digital B.A. in Political Science

B.A. in Political Science

John Ruff COO & President

Mesa Digital

Chau Nguyen Chief Marketing Officer Houston Area Women’s Center B.A. in Communication

Houston Area Women’s Center

Chau Nguyen Chief Marketing Officer

B.A. in Communication

Casey Joshi Community Outreach Coordinator Houston Achievement Place Master in Public Policy & Administration

Master in Public Policy & Administration

 

Casey Joshi Community Outreach Coordinator

Houston Achievement Place

 

Jessica Cisneros VP of Behavioral Health Services Family Services of Greater Houston B.A. in Psychology

B.A. in Psychology

Jessica Cisneros VP of Behavioral Health Services

Family Services of Greater Houston

Nicole Bjelica Chief of Staff Healix B.A. in Communication and Drama

B.A. in Communication and Drama

Nicole Bjelica Chief of Staff

Healix

Bryan McLeod Director of Communications Harris Health System B.A. in Communication

B.A. in Communication

 

Bryan McLeod Director of Communications

Harris Health System

 

Isabella Zamora Language and Cultural Assistant Spanish Ministry of Education B.A. in Psychology and Pre-Nursing Studies

B.A. in Psychology and Pre-Nursing Studies

Isabella Zamora Language and Cultural Assistant

Spanish Ministry of Education

Philip Mullett VP of Securities Bank of America Merrill Lynch B.A. in Communication

B.A. in Communication

Philip Mullett VP of Securities

Bank of America Merrill Lynch

CJ Miller Associate Attorney General Business, Banking, and Commercial Real Estate B.A. in Political Science

B.A. in Political Science

CJ Miller Associate Attorney

General Business, Banking, and Commercial Real Estate

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Faculty

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Dr. Hans Stockton Tenured Professor of International Studies; Division Dean of Social and Behavioral Sciences & Global Studies; Cullen Trust of Higher Education/ Fayez Sarofim Endowed Chair in International Studies
Dr. Hans Stockton
Tenured Professor of International Studies; Division Dean of Social and Behavioral Sciences & Global Studies; Cullen Trust of Higher Education/ Fayez Sarofim Endowed Chair in International Studies
Dr. Livia Bornigia Associate Professor
Dr. Livia Bornigia
Associate Professor
Prof. Nicole Casarez Professor
Prof. Nicole Casarez
Professor
Ms. Lori Gallagher, J.D. Director, William J. Flynn Center for Irish Studies
Ms. Lori Gallagher, J.D.
Director, William J. Flynn Center for Irish Studies
Mr. Jonathan O'Neill Assistant Professor & Assistant Director of Irish Studies
Mr. Jonathan O'Neill
Assistant Professor & Assistant Director of Irish Studies
Dr. Ulyses Balderas Associate Professor
Dr. Ulyses Balderas
Associate Professor
Dr. Elizabeth Coscio Associate Professor
Dr. Elizabeth Coscio
Associate Professor
Mr. Richard Sindelar Assistant Professor
Mr. Richard Sindelar
Assistant Professor
Dr. Yao-Yuan Yeh Associate Professor
Dr. Yao-Yuan Yeh
Associate Professor
Mr. Christopher Wolfe Assistant Professor
Mr. Christopher Wolfe
Assistant Professor
Dr. Rick Young Associate Professor Pre-Law Advisor
Dr. Rick Young
Associate Professor Pre-Law Advisor
Dr. Jo Anne Meier-Marquis Tenured Associate Professor, Psychology; Chair of Psychology; Director, Freshman Symposium; and Director, Service Learning Program
Dr. Jo Anne Meier-Marquis
Tenured Associate Professor, Psychology; Chair of Psychology; Director, Freshman Symposium; and Director, Service Learning Program
Dr. Carl Scott Associate Professor
Dr. Carl Scott
Associate Professor
Dr. Crystal Tran Assistant Professor
Dr. Crystal Tran
Assistant Professor
Dr. Victoria Wagner Assistant Professor
Dr. Victoria Wagner
Assistant Professor
Dr. Lennie Waite Assistant Professor
Dr. Lennie Waite
Assistant Professor
Prof. John Butler Instructor
Prof. John Butler
Instructor
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