Studying the social sciences at CWRU equips you with the intellectual and practical capacity to enter an array of fields: medicine, law, public health, business, public service, academic pursuits and more. Our faculty conduct groundbreaking research into virtually every aspect of society, and they will challenge you to forge new insights into human behavior—in the classroom and in the field.
of social science students conduct research or pursue a creative endeavor
of social science students study abroad
in funding available to support research and creative projects
social science classes have fewer than 20 students
average amount awarded for experiential learning fellowships
Programs
Most are offered as a major or a minor
- Anthropology
- Cognitive Science
- Communication Sciences
- Economics
- Environmental Studies
- Gerontological Studies
- International Studies
- Origins Sciences
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Religious Studies
- Sociology
- Teacher Education
- Women’s and Gender Studies
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Minor only
- Childhood Studies
- Communication for Health Professionals
- Environmental Nutrition
- Public Health
- Public Policy
- Social Justice
- Social Work
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Outcomes
Nearly 97% of recent social science grads are employed or attending graduate/professional school within six months.
Some recent grad school acceptances
- Carnegie Mellon University
- Case Western Reserve University
- Columbia University
- George Washington University
- Georgetown University
- Johns Hopkins University
- New York University
- The Ohio State University
- University of Chicago
- University of Pennsylvania
- University of Texas at Austin
- Washington University in St. Louis
Some recent job placements
- Accenture
- AmeriCorps
- Booz Allen Hamilton
- Catholic Relief Services
- Cleveland Clinic
- Fulbright Scholar Program
- Northrop Grumman Corporation
- Oracle
- Peace Corps
- RAND Corporation
- Teach for America
- U.S. Attorney’s Office
- U.S. Department of State
- World Bank
Events social sciences students love
Think Forum
- This free lecture series brings preeminent writers, scholars and experts from around the world to the university’s Maltz Performing Arts Center. Recent speakers include Viet Thanh Nguyen, a Pulitzer Prize for Fiction winner with his novel The Sympathizer, and activist Tarana Burke, founder of the #MeToo movement.
Camp Kesem fundraisers
- This free, weeklong camp is run by CWRU students for children whose parents have cancer. It’s a place for kids to be kids and student-run fundraisers make it happen!
- Annual Brinner
It’s breakfast and dinner—buy waffles. - Make the Magic benefit dinner
Enjoy a snazzy dinner and help with the silent and live auctions.
Political Science Election Night Watch Parties
- Join fellow students for free food and beverages and fresh faculty commentary. Election night at its best!
Learn more from our student's stories
Learn about how alumnus Ethan Kinstler combined his studies in theater and psychology at CWRU to conduct research on cognitive behavioral therapy and theatrical improvisation at reducing social anxiety in children.