Academics
Social Sciences
Are you interested in a Social Science Major?
UW-Washington County's social science curriculum provides you with core skills and knowledge necessary to complete a bachelor's degree program, succeed in a variety of social service or criminal justice professions, and to compete successfully in a global environment. This curriculum includes core courses leading to a fundamental understanding of the general sociological factors which influence human behavior, and applying sociological principles to helping people and solving everyday problems.

Dr. Sandi Brunette-Hill (Sociology) talks
with students.
Suggested Courses for Social Science Majors
Click here for:
Washington Plan for
Social Work Majors (pdf
file)
Washington Plan for
Sociology Majors (pdf file)
These four semester program guides will help you plan your freshmen and sophomore years at UW-WC. For more specific information, make an appointment with a campus advisor.
UW- Social Science Majors Available
The University of Wisconsin System currently lists 22 social science majors and 8 Public Affairs and Service majors. You can begin studies for any of the following majors at UW-Washington County.
- Social Work
- Human Development
- Sociology
- International Relations
- Urban & Regional Studies
- Public Affairs & Service
- Criminal Justice
- Recreation Management
- Environmental Policy & Planning
- Rehabilitation
- Psychology/Counseling
- Public Administration
- Vocational Rehabilitation
- Public Admin. & Public Policy
- Public Policy & Admin.
- Social Sciences
- Anthropology
- International Studies
- Archeology
- Political Science
- Behavioral Science & Law
- Psychology
- Economics
- Rural Sociology
- Geography
- Social Change & Development
- History
- Social Science
- History of Culture
- Social Studies
- History & History of Science
- Social Welfare
- History of Science
For more information:
- See your advisor
- Visit the College Board website on Career planning
- Check out Transfer Information
