Social and Behavioral Sciences

Besides the delightful bonds of friendship I have forged at Soka, the university motivated me to cultivate higher levels of confidence in both personal and professional spheres.

"I love that Soka is a liberal arts college, with a passion in motivating a diverse group of students from all four corners of the world."

It is important to understand not only the underlying pathology a patient may have, but also the psychological component that may be contributing to their overall dysfunction.

Training in SBS at Soka provided the fundamental skills and habits required for an intellectual profession like mine.

SBS has given me the capability to engage with the world critically and reflexively and to bend rather than break when challenged by tough projects in graduate school.

I enjoyed the wide variety of economics courses, which allowed me to receive exposure on possible future fields that I could pursue. 

At my current job in global health, having the economics background allows me to understand the language of the ministry of finance and private sector.

Having the ability to evaluate someone’s background and line of thinking facilitates better communication and accomplishment of the mission.