Behavioral Sciences
  • This is a photo of a class in the behavioral sciences department at Harding Univesity.

    Get the competitive edge you need to succeed in graduate school and professionally.

    Psychology
  • This is a photo of a class in the behavioral sciences department at Harding Univesity.

    Our students are learning what it takes to make a difference.

    Criminal Justice
  • This is a photo of a class in the behavioral sciences department at Harding Univesity.

    Our faculty come from diverse backgrounds and bring real world experience to the classroom.

    Our faculty

The mission of the Department of Behavioral Sciences is to provide, within a Christian context, a sound knowledge and foundation in the field and to enhance growth in critical thinking, scientific inquiry, and Christian service.

Departments within Behavioral Sciences are:

Cognitive Neuroscience

Criminal Justice

Psychology

Social Work

Lessons for a Lifetime

Harding People

  • Harding has prepared me to go out into my field with a stable worldview of my beliefs.

    Sam Acuff,
    College of Sciences

    Sam's Story

  • The psychology department has become like a different home for me.

    Raleigh Kellis,
    College of Sciences

    Raleigh's Story

  • I want to make a good impression on youth in my community,

    Davon Morgan,
    College of Sciences

    Davon's story

  • I would not be who I am without the teachers I’ve had,

    Sarah Marshall,
    College of Sciences

    Sarah's Story

  • Harding is a staging ground for the future — you refine your faith here,

    Gehrig Haberstock,
    College of Sciences

    Gehrig's Story