Student life and academics come together in the Clarkson Common Experience, which develops an outcome-based thread of critical thinking and creative skills across all courses and extracurricular programs.

The Social Sciences major at Clarkson provides students with a boundary-spanning view of the world. The major combines courses in History, Sociology, Political Science, and Anthropology, allowing you to explore how the different disciplines address complex social issues. Critical thinking and the ability to see the world from multiple perspectives are valuable talents in today's employment market — this major will help you develop both of those skills.

Students in the Interdisciplinary Social Science major are encouraged to work closely with their advisor to design a rigorous program that matches their interests to the flexibility of the program.

The Social Sciences program at Clarkson differs from those at many other institutions in three important ways – broader perspectives, external fields, and computer competencies. You will study these borad themes in the curriculum: American Studies, Cross-Cultural Perspectives, and Science, Technology, and Society. Faculty work individually with students to prepare them for careers in a world economy that demands creativity in analyzing problems, expertise in technology, and an understanding of diverse perspectives.

The Social Sciences degree is ideal preparation for pre-professional areas like pre-medicine, pre-law, pre-business, or pre-physical therapy. Through Clarkson's state-of-the-art computing resources, you will acquire skills using the latest communication tools. Also, thanks to our small size and friendly, collaborative culture, you'll rub shoulders with peers in technology-based majors so that you gain an appreciation of their mindsets and perspectives.