Social Sciences Division

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Social Science 102

Simply put, social science is the field of study concerned with society; here we use scientific methods to study human behavior and social patterns. Areas of study include anthropology, economics, political science, history and psychology, among others. Many Novo Collegians study the social sciences because they want to help improve our societies – and they do.

The faculty’s longstanding relationship with Mote Marine Laboratory in Sarasota is of great benefit to New College students, who are frequently able to study at this world-class marine life facility in conjunction with classes, tutorials, or their professors’ funded research. Some students have also done internships. These provide unique, hands-on opportunities to conduct ocean science research, education, or support services under the mentorship of Mote scientists, educators, animal care specialists and other professionals.

Social Sciences Division AOCs

Social Sciences Faculty & Staff

Dr. Frank Alcock

Professor of Political Science & Environmental Studies

Anthony Andrews

Professor Emeritus of Anthropology

Uzi Baram

Emeritus Professor

Dr. Michelle Barton

Associate Professor of Psychology

Dr. Carrie Beneš

Professor of History

Chart Your Course Director

Charlene Callahan

Professor Emeritus of Psychology

Provost Emerita

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Richard Coe

Professor Emeritus

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Tracy Collins

Associate Professor of Economics

Dr. Duff Cooper

Director of Social Sciences Research Lab

Adjunct Assistant Professor of Quantitative Methods

David Ellis

Visiting Associate Professor

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Dr. Barbara Feldman

Professor of Sociology

Amanda Fidalgo

Assistant Professor of Political Science

Dr. Michael Gorup

Assistant Professor of Political Science

Dr. Steven Graham

Associate Professor of Psychology

Dr. Heidi Harley

Founder & Chief Research Officer, Marine Mammal Science / Peg Scripps Buzzelli Endowed Chair

David Harvey

Dean, Center for the Study of Western Civilization

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Sarah Hernandez

Associate Professor of Sociology & Caribbean and Latin American Studies

Barbara Hicks

Social Science Division Chair

Professor of Political Science

Andrew G Humphries

Visiting Assistant Professor of Economics

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William Hustwit

Associate Professor of History

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Richard Izquierdo

Visiting Assistant Professor

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Dr. Tarron Khemraj

Professor of Economics and International Studies

William and Marie Selby Chair

Dr. Eugene Lewis

Emeritus Professor of Political Science

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Eric Nemarich

Visiting Assistant Professor

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Seni Ok

Coordinator, Physical Plant

Frederick Pirone

Visiting Assistant Professor

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Xia Shi

Associate Professor of History

Marian Hoppin Chair of Asian Studies

Dr. Sherry Yu

Associate Professor of Economics and Finance

Dr. Queen Zabriskie

Associate Professor of Sociology / MacArthur Chair

MacArthur Professorship 2019-2022