Developing Leaders in the Service
     of Others . . .     

Replica Mandan Indian earth lodges brought history alive at the U-Mary-hosted Lewis & Clark "Circle of Cultures" National Signature Event.

The University of Mary Division of Social & Behavioral Sciences offers:

• Highly qualified faculty who have been recognized for their teaching, research, and community involvement.
• Participation in the Emerging Leaders Academy.
• Servant-leadership activities at local, regional, and global levels
• Personal and humanitarian skills needed to bring forth positive aspects of justice for society.
• Participation in PACS, a division student service organization.
• Ethical decision-making and values-based leadership development.

Mission

We provide a well-rounded program of study rooted in the Benedictine tradition of our sponsors, the Sisters of Annunciation Monastery. Our curriculum is designed to expose you to critical thinking skills, historical and sociological analysis, political systems, geographical settings, and the psychological nature of one's personal existence. In addition to the standard course offerings, we provide you with opportunities for independent studies, field experiences, and internships.

Philosophy

We believe in the development of you as a lifelong learner, competent professional, and servant-leader through a curriculum designed to expose you to several disciplines that emphasize critical independent thought.


Outcomes

We strive to help our students develop the ability to:

• Analyze and evaluate arguments, interpretations, beliefs and theories.
• Understand research techniques, relevant texts, and scholarly journal articles.
• Apply historical, economic, social, cultural, geographical and political facts to current events.
• Display ethical and professional behavior while applying this knowledge to problems and changing fact situations.
• Process and apply information reliably and accurately.
• Understand the impact of issues of diversity on themselves and their communities.