The Department of Social Sciences equips students to exercise political and social responsibility at the local, state, national, and international levels. Our programs prepare undergraduates for advanced study in graduate and professional school in a variety fields and careers in all levels of government, public administration, international relations, human services, and the private sector. We also value your time and resources so we have five-year two-in-one degree programs (the BA to MPA and the BA to MAISS).