Bring Collective Wisdom to the Table
The Social Sciences and Humanities department at the University of Michigan-Flint features the disciplines most commonly considered to be the cornerstone of human intellectual inquiry.
We explore contemporary society, politics and economy, historical processes, and the making of the modern world. We examine various theories and ways of knowing and seeing and use the building blocks of political, legal, and economic theory to explore modern society.
You’ll gain a broad understanding of our collective human experience and a range of analytical skills and experiences that provide an invaluable perspective to any career.
Programs of Study
Africana Studies
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Advance your cultural understanding through an interdisciplinary exploration of African and African American experiences.
Economics
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Select from a broader systemic study of economic theory or a more technically focused approach, which lays the foundation for careers that rely on economic analysis.
Economics & Data Analytics
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Learn essential analytic skills in this technically focused minor from within the economics framework.
Historic Preservation
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Learn technical methods and foundational best practices in this interdisciplinary minor based on experiential learning.
History
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Develop an essential understanding of how the past impacts our present and future, and learn how to bring a historical perspective to any profession.
International Relations
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Explore the dynamics of international political and economic exchange, conflict and practices through the lens of political science.
Law & Society
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Examine the contemporary intersection between law and society, including how legal practices shape our communities and experiences.
Middle Eastern Studies
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Examine the history and contemporary lives of the people in the Middle East to expand your cross-cultural understanding.
Philosophy
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Delve into the history of human thought and develop the analytical, critical and creative inquiry skills that support exceptional problem solving.
Political Science
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Learn how the modern world and decision-making work through a systematic analysis of the processes, policies, and ideas that shape politics in the US and at the global level.
Pre-Law
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This preprofessional path enhances the writing, debate, collaboration, and analytical skills required for a successful career in law, business, politics, and more.
Public Administration
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Leverage your experience and knowledge while honing your skills as an adept leader in your community. This highly customizable master’s degree program is part of the University of Michigan’s Rackham Graduate School.
Public Policy
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Boost your insight into how public policies are developed, implemented, and evaluated within the context of the US political process.
Affiliated Programs
Integrated Social Sciences
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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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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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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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