Awards

Departmental Awards are presented every semester to students who have demonstrated excellence in their academics and in service to the department, the college and the community. Recipients of the awards are selected by the faculty within their respective majors by criteria established by each major.

Departmental Requirements

  • Overall GPA 3.0 or higher
  • GPA in major 3.2 or higher
  • 15 or more credit hours in major
  • Graduating senior

The submission deadlines are November 1 (fall semester) and April 1 (spring semester). Contact the Department of Behavioral Sciences at 717.815.1375 for more information and to obtain a copy of the application form.

Complete the application form for Behavioral Sciences Department Honors now!

May 2013 Departmental Recipients

During a graduation reception honoring May 2013 graduates, Drs. Strassle and Ligon presented one of the Psychology Departmental Recognition Awards to Colleen Russo (Churchville, MD) and Dr. Engler presented a second Psychology award to Katelyn Romm (Chester, MD).  Also pictured below is Dr. Jacob  presenting awards in the Behavioral Science major to Alexa Aubel (Dallastown, PA) and Kimberly Summers (Levittown, PA), as well as, to Kevin Britt (Union Bridge, MD), a dual major in Sociology and Criminal Justice.  One additional student in Criminal Justice (not pictured) received Departmental Recognition, Madeline Sloan (Lancaster, PA).

 Dr. Strassle-Colleen Russo-Dr. Ligon  

 Dr. Strassle/Colleen Russo/Dr. Ligon

Katelyn Romm-Dr. Engler

Katelyn Romm/Dr. Engler

 Kevin Britt-Dr. Jacob

Kevin Britt/Dr. Jacob

 Dr. Jacob/Alexa Aubel

 Dr. Jacob/Alexa Aubel

Kimberly Summers/Dr. Jacob Kimberly Summers/Dr. Jacob