Since 1973, the College of Social Sciences has been educating students in the ways of the world. For over 30 years, professors and students alike have studied how people govern themselves, interact with others and the environment, and plan their surroundings. Social Sciences is still about these things today, giving students a breadth of knowledge about social systems, and opening the doors of an exciting and rewarding life.
Departments & Schools: The College of Social Sciences houses the Askew School of Public Administration and Policy, Departments of Economics, Geography, Political Science, Sociology, and Urban & Regional Planning. A synopsis of each, along with valuable contact information, is available. Click here to learn more.
Institutes: The College of Social Sciences hosts a number of institutes that continually contribute to their respective academic communities, as well as enrich the opportunities of our students. Click here to learn more.
Interdisciplinary Programs: The College offers undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to take part in an interdepartmental and interdisciplinary degree program. This program enables the students to choose from a variety of concentrations spanning several departments and schools. Click here to learn more.
Academic & Computing Resources: The College of Social Sciences has a large number of training and research computing resources. Each graduate program has an advanced computing laboratory for graduate training. The College is also a rich repository for large databases of national and regional surveys. Click here to learn more.
Other Study Opportunities: Above and beyond the academic offerings above, the College also hosts a number of study opportunities for students wishing to take their study of the social sciences to the next level. Click here to learn more.
