Consonant with Bowie State University's mission as an institution of higher learning committed to a tradition of free inquiry, the goals of the department are:

1. To foster an atmosphere conducive to the fruitful exchange of ideas among students and faculty.
2. To train students proficiently in content and methodology in the departmental concentrations of their choice.
3. To provide opportunities for critical study which will build marketable skills in a variety of fields.
4. To give students in the concentrations a level of training which will enable them to succeed in graduate studies, professional schools, and careers in academia, government, and business.