Use Diverse Perspectives to Solve Real-World Problems
How do interpersonal, community, and global interactions shape and reflect our social systems and values? And why does recognizing them from multiple perspectives matter?
The College of Arts, Sciences & Education’s Department of Behavioral Sciences at the University of Michigan-Flint includes programs that explore a comprehensive view of how diverse individual, social, cultural, and historical human experiences impact contemporary perspectives and daily lives.
Our accomplished faculty will guide you in developing essential communication and analytical skills highly valued in today’s and tomorrow’s job market.
Programs of Study
Anthropology
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- 100% On Campus
- Hybrid: On Campus + Online
Explore diverse ways of being human while acquiring research skills and broad-based knowledge that can be applied to careers in politics, non-profit work, community organizing, law, research and design, and beyond.
Criminal Justice
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- 100% On Campus
- 100% Online
- Hybrid: On Campus + Online
Prepare yourself for an impactful career in law enforcement, courts, or corrections. Learn how modernizing our justice system requires an interdisciplinary approach that addresses poverty, racial disparity, and addiction.
Psychology
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- 100% Online
- Hybrid: On Campus + Online
- AODC
Through the insightful and scientific investigation of the human mind, you’ll hone your critical thinking and communication skills while becoming adept in research methods and applying theory to real-world settings.
Qualitative Methods and Anthropology for Business
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- 100% On Campus
- Hybrid: On Campus + Online
Learn the qualitative and analytical approaches cultural anthropology uses to enhance your professional skillset in various careers, including product development, design, market research, leadership and management, and more.
Sociology
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- 100% On Campus
- 100% Online
- Hybrid: On Campus + Online
Investigate the social causes and consequences of human behavior as you build research skills, develop analytical thinking, and strengthen your ability to collaborate in diverse groups, making you uniquely prepared to navigate the ever-changing job market.
Women’s & Gender Studies
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- 100% On Campus
- Hybrid: On Campus + Online
Gain a deep understanding of how social and cultural constructions of gender combine with other factors (like race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, social class, etc.) and gain experiences and skills that prepare you to make a meaningful impact in your community and career.
Affiliated Programs
Integrated Social Sciences
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- Hybrid: On Campus + Online
Create a custom field of study by integrating multiple lines of inquiry, including anthropology, geography, psychology, sociology, and more.
International & Global Studies
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- Hybrid: On Campus + Online
Build marketable skills to successfully navigate our increasingly globalized world through a multidisciplinary lens as you study the interconnections between cultures, nations, economies, politics, and more.
Liberal Studies in American Culture
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- Hybrid: On Campus + Online
Investigate American culture through the lenses of behavioral and social sciences, humanities, the arts, and more. This highly customizable, interdisciplinary program will develop your knowledge base, critical thinking, research, and writing skills, which apply to a wide range of careers.
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