Over 90 percent of our faculty have terminal degrees. Many faculty have national reputations. Faculty, not T.A's, teach 99 percent of our courses.
Our College offers field trips, service learning, internships, seminars, and community outreach programs. Other opportunities include study trips in the United States and/or abroad.
Academic advising is the top priority, not only in our College, but Minnesota State University, Mankato as well. Faculty like to be involved with the students. Academic advisors like to help students and wonder why more do not take advantage of the resources they can provide. Faculty members also participate with students in clubs, workshops, and special events. Another resource for academic advising is Advising "U," the Advising Center for our College. They provide friendly, high quality advising and support to students.
The College of Social and Behavioral Sciences has many opportunities for students to get involved. Seminars and workshops are offered regularly to students, while over 150 students attend professional conferences every year. We also offer active student organizations and honoraries that expand learning beyond the classroom.
Minnesota State Mankato offers the only Department of Ethnic Studies in the Upper-Midwest and has one of the first Women's Studies programs in the United States, both of which are located in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences. Besides having 18 core courses that fulfill General Education and Cultural Diversity Requirements, we offer colloquiums, speakers, seminars, and student groups that address issues of diversity and global awareness.
The Minnesota Department of Economic Security projects a 15-25 percent growth in social science fields. Because of the growing demand of social science fields, our graduates are well prepared for leadership roles in social services, education, government and business. We also sponsor an annual Social and Behavioral Sciences Career Day Fair for students to explore job opportunities within the social sciences fields.
