College of Humanities and Behavioral Sciences

Build a Foundation for Lifelong Learning

The College of Humanities and Behavioral Sciences offers degree programs and individual classes designed to emphasize the liberal arts as a foundation for lifelong learning. We offer a number of academic programs that lead to specific career paths in public relations, media, criminal justice, counseling, technical writing and forensics.

Our students engage in experiential learning activities and internships that give them an opportunity to serve their communities, while preparing them for jobs after graduation.

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Our Facility

Our College is housed in a state-of-the-art facility that opened in 2016. Hemphill Hall is the largest academic building on campus and features many professional-quality centers, labs, research space and classrooms.

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Contact Us

Building Hours during Fall/ Spring Semester:
Monday-Thursday: 6 a.m.-10 p.m.
Friday: 6 a.m.-6 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: Closed

Building Hours during Summer/Winter Break:
Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: Closed

Phone:: 540-831-5149
Fax:: 540-831-5970
Address:: P.O. Box 6940
Radford, VA 24142
Location:: Hemphill Hall
Email:: chbs-dean@radford.edu

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Research and Outreach

The College of Humanities and Behavioral Sciences supports a variety of centers and labs focused on research and outreach to enhance educational and professional opportunities for our students and the community.

Our College in the News

Radford Criminal Justice presents annual Excellence in Policing Award

October 8, 2024

Radford's Center for Police Practice, Policy and Research presented its 2024 Excellence in Policing Award to City of Madison Police Chief Shon F. Barnes.
Highlander Highlights: Week of September 30, 2024

October 4, 2024

Highlander Highlights shares the extraordinary accomplishments happening on and off campus through the tireless work and curiosity of students and faculty.
Highlanders in the News: Week of Sept. 23, 2024

September 27, 2024

This week in Highlanders in the News: Junior poly-sci major Devin Van Dyke makes the trek to the Virginia Student Voting Summit; Andrew Hund ’03 likes bikes; College of Nursing Dean Wendy Downey touts Radford grads following a recent employment report; and some quick Highlander action spawns a New River rescue.