It is a complex world out there. The challenge of understanding it falls on you.
The best tools you can develop are critical thinking and the determination to spend life as an engaged citizen, both locally and globally.
The School of Social Sciences teaches students the skills needed by successful people in an ever-changing world, and to appreciate the complexities of social, cultural and political interactions. Whether you major in History, International Studies, Political Science, Studies in War & Peace, Psychology, Criminal Justice or Teacher Education, our school strives to prepare you for a lifetime of learning and success.
Learn by Doing
Experience what you study through participation in:
- Local, state and national internships
- Study-abroad programs
- A semester in Washington, D.C.
- Student clubs and honor societies







