Bachelor of Science in Broad Field Social StudiesSchool of Arts and Sciences

Discover the relationships between human behavior and societal complexities.

Understanding the connections between individual behavior and societal dynamics provides valuable perspectives through the lenses of history, geography, political science, sociology, and anthropology. This interdisciplinary approach empowers you to analyze key social issues—such as women’s rights and socio-economic inequalities—and contribute to innovative solutions. As a Bachelor of Science in Broad Field Social Studies major, you’ll engage in comprehensive learning across a multitude of subjects, gaining both theoretical knowledge and practical skills that prepare you for diverse career paths.

Upon graduation, you will have acquired valuable and transferable skills including critical thinking, ethical decision making, problem solving, and data analysis. Edgewood College’s Broad Field Social Studies program also offers an integrated economics concentration, equipping students with analytical skills to understand economic decision-making, such as cost-benefit analysis. Graduates are well-prepared to pursue opportunities in business, communications, community development, law, public policy, and social research.