BSOSCI-BA - Social Science (BA)

The Social Science interdisciplinary major focuses primarily on the critical examination of society's institutions—their structures, theoretical foundations, evolution, and interrelationships—and how they affect and are affected by human behavior.  

Cutting across a variety of social science disciplines, including American ethnic studies, anthropology, economics, geography, gender, women, and sexuality studies, mass communications, political science, psychology, social transformation studies, and sociology, the major intentionally trades depth of learning for broader scope of inquiry. By offering more latitude in its curriculum design, the program allows students to prepare for a range of pathways, including admission to certain professional programs. 

Students are encouraged to explore a thematic emphasis that is bridged by the two concentration areas selected in consultation with their advisor. To best meet individual needs and interests, career goals and the program requirements, close collaboration with the advisor is expected.