FIND YOUR FUTURE

Students in the College of Social & Behavioral Sciences are equipped with a depth and breadth of knowledge to understand some of the most pressing sociocultural, political and economic issues.

Real-World Experience

Our world-class faculty provide engaging classroom experiences, and all SBS majors offer experiential learning and internship opportunities to prepare you for your future.

Valuable Skills

SBS students gain high-demand skills that cross industries. You’ll learn how to:

• Think critically

• Write and speak with clarity

• Interact effectively with others

• Understand global perspectives

• Research problems and find solutions

• Tell digital stories using technology such as Adobe Creative Cloud

More Information

To learn more about our majors or to request information, go to sbsmajors.arizona.edu

American Indian Studies | B.A., minor

Study the languages, cultures, and sovereignty of American Indians/Alaskan

Career Pathways: Tribal Government Official, Policy Analyst, Nonprofit Organizer, Business Manager

Anthropology | B.A., B.S., minor

Explore human origins, development, behavior, and how humans interact with one another and their environment.

Career Pathways: Museum Curator, Natural and Cultural Resource Manager, International and Community Developer, Healthcare Manager

Arabic | B.A., minor

Become proficient in the Arabic language (including dialects) and obtain knowledge of Arab literature, culture, and society.

Career Pathways: Teacher, Government Official, Business Manager, International Lawyer, Translator, Tourism Director

Care, Health & Society | B.S., minor, online option

Learn about the social dimensions of healthcare and prepare for careers or further study in a variety of health-related fields.

Career Pathways: Hospital Administrator, Community Health professional, Child Life Specialist, Respiratory Therapist, Social and Health Service Manager, Occupational Therapist

Communication | B.A., minor, accelerated M.A., online option

Explore the ways human beings create, exchange, and are affected by interpersonal, mass, health, and social influence messages.

Career Pathways: Public Relations Specialist, Speech Writer, Communications Director, Event Planner, Advertising Executive

Creative Writing | B.A., minor

Study the genres of fiction, poetry, and creative non-fiction while developing skills for creative expression across written mediums.

Career Pathways: Author, Editor, Journalist, Speech Writer, Publisher, Grant Writer

Criminal Justice Studies | B.S., accelerated MPA, online option

Explore the foundations of criminal justice ranging from crime initiation to systems of punishment.

Career Pathways: Police Officer, Court Administrator, National Security Officer, Policy Analyst

English | B.A., minor

Study the foundational texts of British, American, and global literatures through textual analysis, analytical composition, and literary history.

Career Pathways: Editor, Publisher, Copy Writer, Technical Writer, Librarian

Environmental Studies | B.A., minor

Learn about human-environment interactions and environmental issues from policy and social science perspectives.

Career Pathways: Science Policy Analyst, Sustainability Specialist, Environmental Economist, Park Ranger, Environmental Lobbyist

Food Studies | B.A., minor

Learn about the social, political, environmental, and cultural dimensions of food and work to tackle food injustice.

Career Pathways: Food Writer, Restaurant Manager, Community Food Educator, Policy Analyst, Food Systems Entrepreneur

Gender & Women’s Studies | B.A., minor

Explore how gender shapes society, culture, history, economy, and political movements in the United States and around the world.

Career Pathways: Lawyer, Health Care Worker, Community Organizer, Nonprofit Director, Higher Education Administrator, Researcher

Geography | B.A., B.S., minor

Explore the environmental, social, political, and economic processes that shape places and how the places we create in turn shape our lives.

Career Pathways: International Policy Analyst, Environmental Health & Safety Officer, GIS Analyst, Land Development Project Manager, Landscape & Resource Analyst, Emergency Management Professional, Urban Sustainability Consultant, Teacher

Geographic Information Systems

Technology | B.S., minor, online only

Learn Cartographic Design, Computer Programming, Remote Sensing Techniques, Spatial Analysis & Modeling, & Web and Mobile Development

Career Pathways: GIS Analyst, GIS Technician, GIS Developer, Mapping Analyst

Global Studies | B.A.

Examine global issues through multiple disciplines, identify and assess global trends, and acquire skills for cross-cultural collaboration.

Career Pathways: International Trade Specialist, Relief Organization Manager, International Business Manager, Foreign Service Officer, International Development Officer

History | B.A., minor, accelerated M.A., online option

Explore the human experience in all its diversity, from the intimacies of family life to the formation of nations to the histories of transcontinental pandemics.

Career Pathways: Historian, Teacher, Archivist, Museum Curator, Lawyer

Human Rights Practice | online only

Acquire the practical capabilities that will enable you to work with an organization aligned with the principles of human rights and your own personal and professional commitments to social justice.

Career Pathways: Government, Human Rights Projects, Civil rights Organizations, Corporate Social Responsibility, Research Consultancies, Issue Advocacy

Journalism | B.A., minor, accelerated M.A. Focus on the practice of reporting, writing, editing, and disseminating news and information through newspapers, magazines, radio, television, the Internet, mobile apps, and other media.

Career Pathways: Journalist, Broadcast News Analyst, Magazine Editor, Communications Director, Foreign Correspondent

Judaic Studies | B.A., minor

Study the history, language, ethnicity, and religion of the Jewish people, one of the world’s oldest and most resilient groups.

Career Pathways: Nonprofit Manager, Educator, Program Administrator, Rabbi, International Business Manager

Latin American Studies | B.A., minor

Explore the languages, cultures, history, and politics of Latin America.

Career Pathways: Translator, Foreign Service Officer, Historic Preservationist, Nonprofit Program Director, International Business

Law | B.A., accelerated JD, MPA, & MPP, online option

Develop critical thinking skills while studying core legal subjects and electives such as criminal law, immigration law, and international law. Law majors can apply to the College of Law and, if accepted, begin law school as seniors.

Career Pathways: Immigration Officer, Healthcare Administrator, Human Rights Advocate, Human Resources Professional, Federal Agent, Lawyer

Linguistics | B.A., minor, accelerated M.S. in Human Language Technology Study the structure of language and its relationship to cognition, culture, artificial intelligence, literature, neurology, technology, revitalization, and much more.

Career Pathways: Language Teacher, Computational Linguist, Language Revitalization Consultant, Research Scientist, Language Engineer

Our B.A. in Law provides the opportunity for an expedited path to law school.

Mexican American Studies | B.A., minor

Study the Mexican American experience as informed by the social sciences, the health sciences, history, legal studies, and the humanities.

Career Pathways: Health Professional, Entrepreneur, Civic Leader, Civil Service Professional, Nonprofit Program Manager, International Relations Specialist

Middle Eastern & North African Studies | B.A., minor, accelerated M.A.

Explore the history, cultures, languages, politics, and geography of this dynamic region.

Potential Jobs: Interpreter, Intelligence Officer, Foreign Language Teacher, Political Consultant, Cultural Advisor, International Business Manager

Philosophy | B.A., minor, accelerated M.A., online option

Explore meaning within the human experience while studying the history of philosophy and learning how to use logic and critical reasoning to communicate your ideas.

Career Pathways: Business Administrator, Lawyer, Health Care Practitioner, Ethics Officer, Corporate Mediator

Philosophy, Politics, Economics & Law | B.A., accelerated M.A. in Philosophy, Politics & Economics

Study interdisciplinary topics in small classes to develop a comprehensive understanding of social, economic, and political issues.

Career Pathways: Policy Analyst, Legislator, Campaign Director, Community Organizer, Corporate Government Liaison

Political Science | B.A., accelerated MPA, online option

Explore the processes, principles, and structures of government and of political institutions and actors in the United States and in countries around the world.

Career Pathways: Policy Analyst, Political Consultant, Community Organizer, Executive or Legislative Assistant, Foreign Service Officer

Professional & Technical Writing | B.A., minor

Learn how to communicate complex business and technical information clearly and effectively across different cultures, abilities, and genres.

Career Pathways: Technical Writer, Science Writer, Content Strategist, Project Manager, Policy Analyst

Public Management & Policy | B.S., accelerated MPA, online option

Learn how public and nonprofit organizations are managed, financed, and organized, and how public policies are made and implemented at the local, state, and federal levels.

Career Pathways: Public Administrator, Policy Analyst, Budget Coordinator, Executive or Legislative Assistant

Sociology | B.A., minor Study human society’s origins, functions, and problems, focusing on relations among people, groups, classes, organizations, and cultures.

Career Pathways: Sociologist, Demographer, Human Services Worker, Labor Relations Specialist, Community Relations Director

Studies of Global Media | B.A., accelerated M.A.,minor, online option

Explore how media utilizes technology and other tools to communicate information about societal issues, challenges, and innovations with audio, video, images, and text in contexts in Arizona, the U.S., and countries around the world.

Career Pathways: Nonprofit Organizations, Think Tanks, Government, Politics, Intergovernmental Agencies & other International Entities that Require Strong Writing, Analytical, Verbal & Research Skills

Urban & Regional Development | B.S., minor

Use geographical knowledge and technology for business, government, and nonprofit sectors and study the economic development and sustainability of our built and natural environments.

Career Pathways: Regional Planner, Land Development Project Manager, City Manager, Sustainability Specialist, GIS specialist