Social Sciences

The social sciences are concerned with the total experiences of human beings: their society, their environment, their institutions, their accomplishments, and their inner needs.

Students who pursue the major in Social Sciences gain a broad-based education that includes experience with at least three of the principal social science disciplines: Economics, History, Political Science, Public Administration, Psychology, and Sociology/Anthropology. At the same time, the major is designed to provide interdisciplinary, integrated experiences which, while capitalizing on the strengths of each of the disciplines involved, help students to perceive the concepts and methodologies which underlie and integrate the fields.

Successful graduates of the major find it a useful foundation for law school, for post-graduate study in one of the social science disciplines, or for direct entry into a variety of professions such as government service or education. Internship opportunities are available to students while they are at the College, and are recommended as valuable additional preparation for the beginning of a career path.