Social Sciences and History

In our programs we examine some of humanity’s most pressing concerns from multiple perspectives, offering courses in anthropology, criminology, economics, geography, history, political science, and sociology.

Several of our faculty have won the university’s Distinguished Faculty Award for Scholarship, the Distinguished Faculty Award for Teaching, and several student awards for teaching. Other faculty are featured prominently in local and national media. Several of our faculty also take students on trips as part of classes and major programs, including Washington D.C., Montreal, Vietnam and Cambodia, France, Germany, China, and Japan. As teachers, we value our small class sizes and working with students one-on-one on thesis projects and research. We’re always looking for bright students who want to work hard and have fun.

Individualized Studies BA with Concentrations in Social Sciences

The BAIS is a flexible degree that takes advantage of our faculty’s expertise and dedication to undergraduate teaching and mentoring across the social sciences and history to equip you with the skills and abilities to tackle these and other difficult matters our global society faces. Our award-winning teachers work closely with students in and out of the classroom to help them thrive academically, grow as leaders and individuals, and prepare for the professional and civic challenges of our new millennium. Our program offers both broad training in the fields of history, geography, politics, and sociology, while also encouraging individualized study, projects, and work experiences like externships and internships.
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