Social Sciences
social sciences
Social sciences deal with human behavior, relationships, economic and intellectual resources, and institutions. The social sciences department at La Salle educates students to better understand the society they are part of and equip them with the necessary tools to create positive change. Students are taught to analyze their world through lenses of ethics, economics, psychology, culture, law, business and leadership and understand the power and limitations of these models.
Philosophy
Pope Francis’ address to the International Union of Business Executives...
“Everyone has the right to participate in economic life and the duty to contribute, each according to his own capacity, to the progress of his own country and to that of the entire human family … This is a duty in solidarity and justice, but it is also the best way to bring economic progress to all of humanity.”
In a free society, change occurs when we understand the motivations and aspirations of the people and institutions being affected. The social sciences department push our students to analyze data as well as understand the human and societal issues of the problem.
Our students also draw on their academic work from other disciplines to identify problems or opportunities and through research and analysis, propose novel and ethical solutions. The students learn, practice, and develop leadership, teamwork, and professional communication skills that are essential to effecting change.
Classes Offered
Faculty
Social Sciences Faculty

Brother Anthony Baginski
Associate Dean, Concentrations Program, Department Chair, Social Sciences, Moderator: International Immersion Trip

Jason Bempah
Admissions Officer, Faculty Member Social Science, Innovation & Design, Assiistant Coach Freshman Basketball

Mr. Jason Eisele
Faculty Member, Social Science & Innovation & Design, Technology Integration Coordinator, Moderator: Fantasy Sports Club

Mrs. Patricia Finlay
Senior Admissions Officer, Faculty Member, Moderator: Explorers, Inc; Water Polo, Swimming

Craig Fox
Faculty Member, Social Science & Science, Moderator: Economics Club, Robotics, Data Analytics Challenge

Mr. William Leahy
Faculty Member, Social Science, Guidance Counselor, Moderator: Investment Club, Outdoor Adventure/Fishing Club, SJU Stock Market Competition Team

Mr. Timothy McNamara
Faculty Member, Global Business Concentration Coordinator, Moderator: Investment Club, Assistant Coach Rowing

Mr. Mark Norman
Faculty Member, Assistant Director: Theater/Choral, Coordinator: Liturgy Choral Group

Mrs. Nary Smith
Faculty Member, Academic Support Counselor, Moderator: French Club, Asian Cultures Club
Amar Stukes
Faculty Member, Social Science & Innovation & Design, Moderator: Investment Club, Assistat Coach Basketball, Head Coach Jv Basketball