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11 majors in Social Sciences
Anthropology
The study of human cultures, societies, and evolution.
Cognitive Science
How the mind works, studied across psychology, biology, and computing.
Criminal Justice
How crime, law enforcement, courts, and corrections systems work.
Gender & Women's Studies
How gender shapes society, culture, and lived experience.
Global Studies
Understanding global issues across cultures, economies, and politics.
Human Development & Family Studies
How individuals grow and change across the lifespan, in family context.
International Relations
How countries, institutions, and global forces interact.
Political Science
How power, government, and political systems work.
Psychology
The scientific study of mind, brain, and behavior.
Social Work
Supporting individuals, families, and communities through direct practice.
Sociology
How societies, groups, and institutions shape human life.