Solutions to social problems
Through classroom learning and applied settings such as supervised internships, students in the Division of Social Sciences acquire an understanding of society while developing the analytical tools to provide solutions to diverse social problems.
Instruction is vibrant and relevant to the time and world we live in, and encourages responsible citizenship for today and tomorrow. The departments in the division are: anthropology, economics, history, marriage and family therapy, political science, psychology, and sociology and social work.
The Division of Social Sciences features a new anthropology lab, located in the recently renovated Xavier Hall, and the Nisqually Plains room that houses a collection of Pacific Northwest historical artifacts.
The Division of Social Sciences offers programs in each constituent department leading to the B.A. degree. Additionally, a B.S. degree is offered in psychology and an M.A. degree is offered in marriage and family therapy.
Majors and minors offered
Multidiscipline/Interdiscipline:
- Global Studies (Secondary Major)
- Women’s Studies (Secondary Major)
Pre-professional Studies :
- Pre-Law (Secondary Major)
- Military Science
Minors available:
- Legal Studies
- Public Affairs
