Radford University
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 degrees that lead to specific career paths in public relations, media, criminal justice, counseling, technical writing and forensics. View our academic programs
Academic Departments and Schools
Our Facility
Hemphill Hall
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.
Our College in the News
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Criminal justice student researches police retention
January 16, 2026
“Radford is a fantastic school to do research,” Gary said. “There are so many opportunities here, and you feel very, very, very supported.”
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Jeffery Aspelmeier selected to lead Radford University’s College of Humanities and Behavioral Sciences as dean
December 21, 2025
Radford University has selected Jeffery Aspelmeier, Ph.D., to serve as dean of the College of Humanities and Behavioral Sciences (CHBS), following a national search conducted during the fall 2025 semester.
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Find your place, take it with you: celebrating the Radford University class of winter 2025
December 10, 2025
Get to know seven graduates of the Class of Winter 2025 and the moments that made their Radford journey unforgettable.
