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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

Africana Studies B.A.

Undergraduate Major

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Anthropology B.A.

Undergraduate Major

Locations Offered:

  • On Campus

Asian Studies B.A. – K-12 Chinese Teaching Concentration - Licensure: World Languages (Grades K-12)

Undergraduate Major

Locations Offered:

  • On Campus

Asian Studies B.A. – K-12 Japanese Teaching Concentration - Licensure: World Languages (Grades K-12)

Undergraduate Major

Locations Offered:

  • On Campus

Asian Studies B.A. – Liberal Arts Concentration

Undergraduate Major

Locations Offered:

  • On Campus

Biological Sciences B.S. – Liberal Arts Concentration

Undergraduate Major

Locations Offered:

  • On Campus

Communication Studies B.A.

Undergraduate Major

Locations Offered:

  • On Campus
  • Online

Criminology and Criminal Justice B.A.

Undergraduate Major

Locations Offered:

  • On Campus

Economics B.A. – Liberal Arts Concentration

Undergraduate Major

Locations Offered:

  • On Campus

Economics BA - Public Policy Concentration

Undergraduate Major

Locations Offered:

  • On Campus

Economics B.A. – Environmental Economics Concentration

Undergraduate Major

Locations Offered:

  • On Campus

Economics B.A. – International Economics Concentration

Undergraduate Major

Locations Offered:

  • On Campus

Environmental and Sustainability Studies B.A.

Undergraduate Major

Locations Offered:

  • On Campus

Geography B.A. – Geographic Information Science Concentration

Undergraduate Major

Locations Offered:

  • On Campus

Geography B.A. – Secondary Teaching Concentration - Licensure: Social Studies (Grades 7-12)

Undergraduate Major

Locations Offered:

  • On Campus

History B.A. – Secondary Teaching Concentration - Licensure: Social Studies (Grades 7-12)

Undergraduate Major

Locations Offered:

  • On Campus

Interdisciplinary Studies B.A. – Student Designed Major

Undergraduate Major

Locations Offered:

  • On Campus

International Affairs B.A. – Area Studies Concentration

Undergraduate Major

Locations Offered:

  • On Campus

International Affairs B.A. – International Political Economy Concentration

Undergraduate Major

Locations Offered:

  • On Campus

Journalism B.A. – News and Multimedia Journalism Concentration

Undergraduate Major

Locations Offered:

  • On Campus

Journalism B.A. – Public Relations Concentration

Undergraduate Major

Locations Offered:

  • On Campus

Mexican American Studies B.A. – Liberal Arts Concentration

Undergraduate Major

Locations Offered:

  • On Campus

Political Science B.A.

Undergraduate Major

Locations Offered:

  • On Campus

Psychology B.A.

Undergraduate Major

Locations Offered:

  • On Campus
  • Online

Mexican American Studies B.A. – Secondary Teaching Concentration - Licensure: Social Studies (Grades 7-12)

Undergraduate Major

Locations Offered:

  • On Campus

Sociology B.A.

Undergraduate Major

Locations Offered:

  • On Campus
  • Online
Undergraduate Minor
Undergraduate Certificates
Undergraduate Licensures and Endorsements
Graduate Masters
Graduate PhD
Graduate Certificate
Graduate Licensures and Endorsements

Where can a career in social
sciences and service take you?

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Forensic and Clinical Psychology

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Advertising copywriter

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Political correspondent

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Energy and Environment

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Research consultant

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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.

Casey Luzar Casey Luzar

"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

Mollie Lane Mollie Lane

"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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