Social Science Programs
The social sciences view the world around us as a laboratory for observation, experimentation and the advancement of new ideas and practices. Social scientists strive to understand the human capacity for adapting to changing environments and circumstances.
- Undergraduate Major
- Undergraduate Minor
- Undergraduate Certificates
- Undergraduate Licensures and Endorsements
- Graduate Masters
- Graduate PhD
- Graduate Certificate
- Graduate Licensures and Endorsements
Africana Studies - BA
Undergraduate Major
Locations Offered:
- On Campus
Anthropology - BA
Undergraduate Major
Locations Offered:
- On Campus
Asian Studies B.A.: K-12 Chinese Teaching Emphasis Licensure: World Language (K-12)
Undergraduate Major
Locations Offered:
- On Campus
Asian Studies B.A.: K-12 Japanese Language Emphasis Licensure: World Language (K-12)
Undergraduate Major
Locations Offered:
- On Campus
Asian Studies BA: Liberal Arts Emphasis
Undergraduate Major
Locations Offered:
- On Campus
Communication Studies - BA
Undergraduate Major
Locations Offered:
- On Campus
- Online
Criminology and Criminal Justice - BA
Undergraduate Major
Locations Offered:
- On Campus
Economics - Liberal Arts Emphasis
Undergraduate Major
Locations Offered:
- On Campus
Economics BA - Business Economics Emphasis
Undergraduate Major
Locations Offered:
- On Campus
Economics BA - Public Policy Emphasis
Undergraduate Major
Locations Offered:
- On Campus
Economics BA - Environmental Policy Emphasis
Undergraduate Major
Locations Offered:
- On Campus
Economics BA - International Economic Emphasis
Undergraduate Major
Locations Offered:
- On Campus
Environmental & Sustainability Studies - BA
Undergraduate Major
Locations Offered:
- On Campus
Geography BA - Geographic Information Science Emphasis
Undergraduate Major
Locations Offered:
- On Campus
Geography BA - Global and Area Studies Emphasis
Undergraduate Major
Locations Offered:
- On Campus
Geography BA. – Secondary Teaching Emphasis Initial license in Social Studies (Grades 7-12)
Undergraduate Major
Locations Offered:
- On Campus
History BA – Secondary Teaching Emphasis Initial license in Social Studies (Grades 7-12)
Undergraduate Major
Locations Offered:
- On Campus
Interdisciplinary Studies BA - Student Designed Major
Undergraduate Major
Locations Offered:
- On Campus
International Affairs BA - Area Studies Emphasis
Undergraduate Major
Locations Offered:
- On Campus
International Affairs BA - International Political Economy Emphasis
Undergraduate Major
Locations Offered:
- On Campus
Journalism BA - News and Multimedia Journalism Emphasis
Undergraduate Major
Locations Offered:
- On Campus
Journalism BA - Strategic Communication Emphasis
Undergraduate Major
Locations Offered:
- On Campus
Mexican American Studies BA - Liberal Arts Emphasis
Undergraduate Major
Locations Offered:
- On Campus
Political Science - BA
Undergraduate Major
Locations Offered:
- On Campus
Psychology - BA
Undergraduate Major
Locations Offered:
- On Campus
- Online
Social Studies Secondary Teaching BA – Africana Studies Emphasis
Undergraduate Major
Locations Offered:
- On Campus
Social Studies Secondary Teaching BA – Mexican American Studies Emphasis
Undergraduate Major
Locations Offered:
- On Campus
Sociology - BA
Undergraduate Major
Locations Offered:
- On Campus
- Online
Where can a career in social
sciences and service take you?
Forensic and Clinical Psychology
Advertising copywriter
Political correspondent
Energy and Environment
Research consultant
Environmental scientist
plus many more
Every year, thousands of people just like you choose UNC.
Our small class sizes, nationally recognized faculty, sophisticated facilities and affordable tuition make this the perfect time and place for you to chart your new course.
"The best part of the Communication Studies program is the learning that goes on both inside and outside of the classroom. You apply communication knowledge every day."
– Casey Luzar, LPH President, Communication Studies: Class of 2013
"The JMC program helped me build the skills I need for a career in the industry. Also, because of the small class sizes, I received the individual attention I needed to understand the content. Most importantly, I was able to build personal relationships with my instructors and peers. My favorite thing about the program is that it allows each student's unique skills and talents to shine."
– Mollie Lane, Journalism-Public Relations & Advertising Media
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