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Social Sciences Overview
The Social Sciences Major is an interdisciplinary program which aims to provide students
with a broad understanding and appreciation of the perspectives offered by multiple
social sciences disciplines on contemporary social issues. Students choose a Primary
Field and two Secondary Fields from ten disciplines: anthropology, border studies,
communication, geography, history, linguistics, political science, psychology, sociology,
and women's, gender, and sexuality studies. Secondary Fields are chosen from these
ten disciplines and other specified social sciences courses. Students have the option
of designing an individualized Secondary Field.
The Social Sciences Major is appropriate for students with career interests in human
services and social work, education, counseling, business, and government. Students
interested in the Social Science Major are encouraged to discuss their education and
career objectives with the Social Science Program Director.
Mission and Values
The mission of the Social Sciences B.A. degree program is to prepare students to be informed citizens who use multidisciplinary understandings of concepts, theories, and methods from the social sciences to respond to a range of human experiences, events, and real world social problems. The major prepares students for employment in varied fields and professions that include human services and social work, education, counseling, business, and government as well as the pursuit of advanced degrees in social science disciplines.
Social Sciences Club Meetings (Spring 2023)
| Date | Time | Location | Topic |
| January 26, 2023 | 12:00pm-12:50pm | SBSB 1111 | Fundraising, Club Identity, and Campus Culture |
| February 23, 2023 | 12:00pm-12:50pm | SBSB 1111 | Spring 2023 Student Org Market Day |
| March 30, 2023 | 12:00pm-12:50pm | SBSB 1111 | TBD |
| April 27, 2023 | 12:00pm-12:50pm | SBSB 1111 | TBD |