Faith and Activism: How World Religions ‘Love Thy Neighbor’
Written by Grace Baum ’25 and Abeeha Sajid ’25 Jan Term at Converse is a time when students can branch out with many exciting course options and experiences. This year, …
The Department of Social Sciences
Converse’s Social Sciences department is home to Converse’s Child and Family Studies, Health and Wellness Studies, and Politics programs.
We strive to develop students who communicate effectively, read and analyze challenging material within their discipline, and articulate their views competently. Through this preparation, Converse students will have the skills to pursue graduate studies in various fields or to enter the job market successfully.
Degrees & Programs
Beyond the Classroom
The Chemistry of Cheese: Netherlands and France Study Travel
Written by Kimberlain Williams ’26 (Nisbet Honors) Jan Term at Converse allows students to expand their horizons with many exciting course options, including international travel. Below, Biology major Kimberlain Williams …
Converse Offering New Majors in Communications, Environmental Studies
Written by Amanda Mathis Converse University will expand two programs in the fall semester to nurture students’ passions by introducing a BA in Communications and Media Studies and a BA …
Faculty & Students Present at Math Association Meeting
Converse faculty and students attended the Mathematical Association of America (MAA) Southeastern Section Meeting in March 2024 at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Associate Professor of Mathematics and Dean of …
Meet Our Faculty
John M. Theilmann
Andrew Helmus Distinguished Professor of History and Politics, Chair of Behavioral and Social Sciences
Reed Chewning
Associate Professor of Behavioral and Social Sciences, Director of Child and Family Studies and Director of the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning
Julie Jones
Associate Professor of Child and Family Studies
Richard Keen
Professor of Psychology, Chair of the Psychology Department
Janet R. LeFrancois
Associate Professor of Psychology
Marie LePage
Associate Professor of Psychology
Dr. Shannon Martin
Associate Professor of Psychology
Monica McCoy
Professor of Psychology
Margaret Moore
Associate Professor of Physical Education, Faculty Senate President
Allison Vick
Assistant Professor of Political Science
The School of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Our programs will introduce you to different approaches to the questions confronting us in the increasingly complicated landscape of professional and personal opportunity that awaits you.
Contact Us
Erin E. Templeton
Dean of the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences
864.596.9086
erin.templeton@eraglobe.com
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