BS in Social Sciences

The Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees with majors in Social Sciences are interdisciplinary degrees meant to prepare the graduate with a general foundation across the social sciences and the experience of deeper inquiry in at least two areas of study in the social sciences. For these degrees, the social sciences include history, political science, psychology, and sociology.

Graduates who earn a BA/BS in Social Sciences will be able to:

• Apply specific social science theory to real-world situations and recommend the best course of action.
• Demonstrate proficiency in empirical social science research.
• Effectively write generalizations, and weigh conflicting evidence in their writing.

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences provides the educational foundation of the university experience. CHSS values humanity's diversity and the idea that education is essential for an empowered, free, and engaged citizenry capable of individual creativity and social responsibility. Students develop and apply knowledge through multiple disciplinary perspectives: historical and theoretical inquiry, critical analysis, quantitative and qualitative research, and creative cultural production. CHSS students gain crucial communication, critical thinking, and analytical skills necessary for professional success in complex global communities of the 21st century.

As the university's intellectual and creative center, CHSS provides exceptional core education, vital academic programs, and social justice initiatives that prepare our students for careers and contributions to broader communities.