Prepare yourself for an exciting career in the vast world of social sciences with one of Saint Leo University’s respected degrees in economics, history, political science, psychology or sociology. If you’re looking to make a difference in our society and how those living within a society relate to one another, a social sciences degree may be just the right option for your future. Many of these degree programs are offered at University Campus.
In addition to our campus-based social sciences degree programs, Saint Leo has a number of these curriculum tracks at our Education Centers in seven states nationwide and via our online format. These allow for conveniently earning a degree in your local area or from anywhere with an internet connection.
Click an education center link to learn more about each location.
Click an education center link to learn more about each location.
A social sciences degree program helps you understand basic human behaviors and why we do the things we do. A social sciences bachelor's degree can include majors such as sociology, psychology, political science, medical humanities, economics and more. Students can minor in anthropology, global studies, history, world politics and more.
A variety of Saint Leo’s social sciences bachelor’s degrees are available online. If you cannot find a specialty online, it may be offered at University Campus or at one of our nationwide Education Centers. Students can pursue a master’s degree in social work at Saint Leo University. The flexibility of our online classes lets you study at a time that fits with your home and career life.
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Email: Laura.ault@saintleo.edu
Lara Ault, PhD, is a social psychologist who teaches graduate and undergraduate online courses in research methods and social psychology at Saint Leo. Favorite phrase: “something’s greatest strength is also its greatest weakness” - because not only does that indicate that a weakness can be a strength, but that extremes are powerful, and not necessarily either good or bad.
Department Info: Associate Chair of the Department of Social Science
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Email: keith.burton@saintleo.edu
“I urge you to please notice when you are happy, and exclaim or murmur or think at some point, ‘If this isn’t nice, I don’t know what is.’” – Kurt Vonnegut
Phone: (352)588-8285
Dr. Cronin,Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist who practices in the area of forensic psychology. He loves to travel and has visited over 50 countries and has lived in five different countries. In addition to his degrees in psychology and criminal justice, he has attended culinary school. His hobbies including cooking, fitness, boating and time with his family.
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Email: daniel.dubois@saintleo.edu
“History is the only education; everything else is just training.” – Brent Staples
Department Info: Psychology Internship Coordinator
Office Location: Saint Edward Hall 216
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Email: kevin.kieffer@saintleo.edu
“The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction not a destination.” -- Carl Ransom Rogers
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Frank Orlando is an instructor of political science at Saint Leo University. He holds degrees in political science and geography from Michigan State (B.A.) and political science from Duke University (M.A.). His research focuses on American national institutions and the impact of social media on mass behavior. He teaches courses on American politics, behavior, and political methodology, in addition to teaching several courses in the Honors Program.
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Email: Padraig.lawlor@saintleo.edu
Originally from Ireland, Dr. Lawlor moved to the United Stated in 2014 to begin his doctoral education at Purdue University in Indiana. He has been teaching at Saint Leo University since 2018. Running, reading, travelling, and playing soccer make up most of his free time. He is also an avid Christmas enthusiast, spending much of the year counting down to the festive season.
Department Info: Saint Edward Hall 327
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Email: marco.rimanelli@saintleo.edu
Only faculty awarded: annual 2013-2014 U.S. Fulbright-Schuman Chair (NATO-E.U.) at E.U. Graduate College of Europe-Bruges, Belgium; annual 2004-2005 U.S. Fellow (NATO-E.U.) at France's War College-IHEDN/ École Militaire, Paris; 1994 Summer Fellow (U.S. Military History & Strategy) at West Point U.S. Military Academy, N.Y. Published 7 books & 40+ Essays.
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Email: Christopher.wolfe@saintleo.edu
Christopher Wolfe, PhD, Associate Professor of Psychology is interested in the inter-play of the functioning of the brain and the workings of the mind. His research has explored early childhood language and reading skill development as well assisting students in their own research goals.
Department Info: Psi Chi Faculty Advisor
Phone: 352-588-8301
Email: tammy.zacchilli@saintleo.edu
Dr. Tammy Zacchilli enjoys traveling with faculty and students to the Southeastern Psychological Association Conference each year. This conference allows us to spend time together and support each other while presenting research.