Behavioral Sciences Program
Program Overview/Mission
What is a degree in Behavioral Sciences?
A degree in Behavioral Sciences provides a multidisciplinary approach to study human
behavior and societal problems that are too complex to be fully understood by one
academic discipline.
At UHCL, Behavioral Sciences include coursework in:
- Anthropology
- Criminology
- Geography
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Sociology
Program Degrees
Bachelor of Science
The undergraduate degree in Behavioral Sciences enables you to combine courses from
an array of disciplines including anthropology, criminology, geography, psychology,
social work and sociology into one degree. You will learn theoretical coursework in
behavioral sciences and receive a deeper knowledge of at least two of these disciplines
Admission Requirements
Program Faculty

Stephen Cherry
Associate Professor of Sociology,
Human Sciences and Humanities
Contact number: 281-283-3434
Email: cherry@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou 1508.15

Maria Curtis
Associate Professor in Anthropology and Cross-Cultural Studies,
Human Sciences and Humanities
Contact number: 281-283-3429
Email: Curtis@uhcl.edu
Office: SSCB 2109.09

Kimberly Dodson
Associate Professor, Criminology Program Director,
Human Sciences and Humanities
Contact number: 281-283-3492
Email: dodsonk@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou 2617.02

Giazú Enciso Domínguez
Assistant Professor of Critical Social Psychology,
Human Sciences and Humanities
Email: giazuenciso@uhcl.edu
Office: B2329.13

Hae Rim (Helen) Jin
Assistant Professor of Criminology,
Human Sciences and Humanities
Contact number: 281-283-3459
Email: jin@uhcl.edu
Office: Arbor Central 1307.19

Heather Kanenberg
Associate Professor of Social Work,
Human Sciences and Humanities
Contact number: 281-283-3458
Email: kanenbergh@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou 2617

Angela Kelling
Associate Professor of Psychology and Program Director of Behavioral Science,
Human Sciences and Humanities
Contact number: 281-283-3488
Email: KellingA@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou 2617-141

Christine Kovic
Professor of Anthropology and Cross-Cultural Studies,
Human Sciences and Humanities
Contact number: 281-283-3365
Email: kovic@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou 2617.04

Jeff Lash
Associate Professor of Geography,
Human Sciences and Humanities
Contact number: 281-283-3417
Email: Lash@uhcl.edu
Office: SSB2109.02

Amy Lucas
Associate Professor of Sociology,
Human Sciences and Humanities
Contact number: 281-283-3413
Email: Lucas@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou 2121.04

Michael McMullen
Professor of Sociology,
Human Sciences and Humanities
Contact number: 281-283-3435
Email: McMullen@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou 2617.13

Georgina Moreno
Assistant Professor of Psychology,
Human Sciences and Humanities
Contact number: 281-283-3384
Email: morenog@uhcl.edu
Office: SSCB 2109.17

Joyce Taylor
Coordinator HSH Internship and Senior Lecturer of Behavioral Science,
Human Sciences and Humanities
Contact number: 281-283-3377
Email: taylorj@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou 1125.02

Christine Walther
Associate Professor of Psychology,
Human Sciences and Humanities
Contact number: 281-283-3463
Email: walther@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou 2233.10

Dawit Woldu
Associate Professor of Anthropology,
Human Sciences and Humanities
Contact number: 281-283-3364
Email: woldu@uhcl.edu
Office: SSCB 2109.12
Curriculum and Instruction
What skills do I learn with Behavioral Sciences?
With a degree in Behavioral Sciences, you can develop skills desired by all employers:
- Knowledge of human behavior
- Statistical and methodological analysis
- Understanding of diversity
- Written communication
Student Resources
Career opportunities in Behavioral Sciences include:
- Social and Community Service Organizations
- Cultural Organizations
- Governmental Service Organizations
- Other careers that involve understanding, working with, and helping people
Additional Information
For more information on UHCL's Behavioral Sciences program and faculty, please contact:
Dr. Christine Walther, Assistant Professor of Psychology
walther@uhcl.edu
or
Human Sciences and Humanities
Academic Advising Office
HSHadvising@uhcl.edu
281-283-3333
University of Houston - Clear Lake
2700 Bay Area Blvd.
Houston, Texas 77058-1098