The Division of Social and Behavioral Studies comprises four departments: history, intercultural studies, political studies, and psychology.  The student writing required in the courses offered in these departments varies, but all of these disciplines come under the umbrella heading of "social science," as far as academic writing is concerned, and scholars in these fields follow either American Psychological Association (APA) style (psychology, intercultural studies, political studies) or Modern Languages Association (MLA) style (history) for formal writing.