Social & Behavioral Sciences

The College of Social & Behavioral Sciences is home to the Departments of Criminal Justice, Psychology and Counseling, and Social Work. It prepares students to serve in many of the helping professions while understanding and loving others better.

Majors

Leadership

Greg Moffatt, Ph.D.
Dean of the College of Social & Behavioral Sciences, Professor of Counseling and Human Services

Butch Beach, Ph.D.
Department of Criminal Justice Chair, Professor of Criminal Justice

Simone Cox
Department of Psychology and Counseling Chair, Associate Professor of Counseling

Aisha Williams, Ph.D.
Department of Social Work Chair, Associate Professor of Social Work

A message from the Dean of the College of Social and Behavioral Science

Welcome to Point University's College of Social and Behavioral Science!

Our college houses criminal justice, psychology, counseling, sociology and social work.  Thanks for your interest in the bachelor of social work degree.  Throughout our evolution we have developed numerous stellar programs from which our graduates have launched a multitude of careers and the BSW is our most recent addition.

At Point University, our mission is bigger than just academics. While we provide an exceptional education, our faculty and staff also focus on the same primary goal – helping our students succeed in a personal and caring environment. At Point, regardless of in-seat or on-line learning, you will interact personally with your faculty and your faculty will take a personal interest in you.

Graduates from the College of Social and Behavioral Science pursue work in social work, education, law enforcement, counseling and a variety of other careers. Many of our students go on to graduate school and all of our programs are structured to prepare students to be accepted and to succeed as graduate students.  In fact, between the beginning of our college’s first social sciences degree in 1991 until 2017, 100% of our students who applied to graduate school were admitted and 100% completed.

Our friendly admissions staff as well as our SABS faculty are here to answer your questions and to help you pursue future successes.  Start your future today.

Gregory K. Moffatt, Ph.D., LPC, CPCS
Dean of the College of Social and Behavioral Science

Gregory Moffatt
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Resources

Find the Form-AS-4 (B) 2022 Report here.

Find the Form-AS-4 (B) 2023 Report here. 

Find the Council of Social Work Education website here. 

Find the National Association of Social Workers website here. 

Details coming soon!

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Online Programs

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Point offers more than 25 in-demand fully online programs that are both affordable and flexible, so you can learn on your own schedule from the convenience of your own home – or from anywhere in the world.
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Popular Online Programs

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Prepare for a career in high-demand fields, spanning every area of commerce.
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Be equipped to work with young children in a variety of settings, preparing activities and environments that foster physical, social, emotional, spiritual, and cognitive development.
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Learn to effect positive change and improve the wellbeing of individuals, families, communities, organizations, and the human population as a whole.

On-Campus Programs

Point University - On-Campus Programs
Located in West Point, Georgia, Point University offers students a safe, vibrant atmosphere for them to build a Christ-centered community while earning their degree.
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Prepare for a career in high-demand fields, spanning every area of commerce.
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Develop your spiritual gifts, strengthen your faith and enhance your knowledge of Christian principles.
Our counseling degree provides a solid foundation for understanding people and the various ways to help them.