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On behalf of the Dean’s Office for The College of Behavioral & Social Sciences at Georgia Southern University, Welcome!

CBSS aims to become a recognized leader in creating safe, strong and healthy communities through education, research and creative scholarship, and community engagement.  CBSS strives for real-world impacts in enhancing cultural understanding and belonging; promoting social, behavioral and emotional health; and fostering vibrant social, civic, and political institutions.

CBSS Strategic Plan 2023-2028

At CBSS we prepare students to be life-long learners, productive citizens and effective leaders in a diverse and global social world and use our research expertise to improve the lives of others.  Emphasizing high-impact teaching and learning strategies, our programs apply diverse scientific methodologies to behavioral and social issues and work in teams to solve complex problems. By working with faculty and our community partners to make a positive impact on social life, CBSS produces graduates and supports communities ready to meet the challenges of today AND tomorrow. 

Learn How We Prepare Our Graduates to be Ready Day One

Program Accreditations

The following program-specific accreditations are in addition to our SACSCOC (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools) accreditation:

CBSS Advisory Board

A distinguished group of Alumni and Friends of the College that are appointed by the President of Georgia Southern University based on the recommendation of the Dean of the College. These individuals sit as an Advisory Board to the Dean and the College to discuss and advise on matters that impact the development and growth of the College and its Departments.

Advisory in nature, the board plays an important role in bringing an external perspective on matters of planning and development for the College. The College is dedicated to preparing students to meet the challenges of an ever-evolving and diverse world, and the College Advisory Board is uniquely situated to assist the Dean in fulfilling this goal.

Board Membership

Monkia Dobbs | BS in Public Relations, 2006; Attorney, DC Fire & Emergency Medical Services

Allen Freeman | BS in Recreation, 1993; Retired, Former Owner of All Care Home Health, LLC

Dr. Francys Johnson | BS in Political Science, 2001; Partner, Davis Bozeman Johnson Law

Lane Kennedy | BS in Education, 1963 Retired, Vice President of Student Affairs Kennesaw State University

Winfield Lee, III | BS in Recreation Management, 2016; Partner, Lee Hill & Johnston Insurors

Jane Phillips | BS in Interior Design, 2012; President, Whitfield Sign Company

Dr. Lana Wachniak | BS in Criminal Justice, 1973; Retired, Associate Dean of College of Humanities and Social Sciences

William Wallace, Jr. | Masters of Public Administration, 1981; Retired, Vice Chairman Georgia Board of Community Health

P. Steve Wheeler, Jr. | Associate of Science in Criminal Justice, 1980; Consultant, Skybridge Security Risk LLC

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Academic Policies

Students should consult with their adviser to determine if and when filing of a Petition for Academic Exception (PAE) may be appropriate. Advisers will file PAEs when appropriate. Subject to review by the appropriate department chair, final approval is made by an associate dean of the college.

If you need assistance contact: Dr. John Kraft, Associate Dean of the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences, at jkraft@georgiasouthern.edu.

Students who are dropped from a course due to lack of attendance verification and wish to be readmitted must receive approval from the course instructor and department chair. This request is then forwarded to an associate dean of the college for review and final approval.

If you need assistance contact: Dr. John Kraft, Associate Dean of the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences, at jkraft@georgiasouthern.edu.

(undergraduate only)

Students who wish to request review of a course grade should consult and follow the procedure described in the current university catalog.

If you need assistance please contact Dr. John Kraft, Associate Dean of the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences, at jkraft@georgiasouthern.edu.

Graduate students if you need assistance please contact Dr. Brenda Blackwell, Associate Dean of the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences, bblackwell@georgiasouthern.edu.