Study: Majors, Minors and Concentrations

Why study the Social Sciences?

Ready to participate in an ongoing tradition of activist and research work? In the Social Sciences at Clark, you can dive into the issues and projects that make you the most passionate. We have many small classes focused on discussion and dialogue, local and global research, and internship experiences, where you will have the opportunity to put your ideas to work.

Kelly Wynveen

"The amount of knowledge and skills I’ve gained from being involved on campus is immeasurable. I decided to throw myself into as much as possible during my time at Clark." — Kelly Wynveen

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Interested in the Social Sciences? Take a look.


  • First-Year Intensive Courses

    • Clark's First-Year Intensive courses challenge the way you look at the world and introduce you to college-level academics. You can enroll in a special first-year student section of an introductory course or a course that focuses on a particular research project. Your First-Year Intensive course professor will also serve as your first-year adviser

      A sample list of First-Year Intensives for students interested in the Social Sciences:

      • Are Public Schools Serving Democracy? (EDUC 060)
      • Dictators and Revolutionaries in Latin America (PSCI 094)
      • Cities and Suburbs (SOC 125)
      • Local Eating to Global Warming: Case Studies in Environmental Economics (Econ 100)

  • Program of Liberal Studies

    • The foundation of a Clark undergraduate education is the Program of Liberal Studies. As you complete one class in each of the eight categories before you graduate, you will gain a more holistic understanding of how different thoughts and views can strengthen your expertise in your major.

      Program of Liberal Studies course suggestions for students interested in the Social Sciences:

      • Principles of Economics (ECON 011)
      • Africa and the World (PSCI 103)
      • Culture Health and Development (ID 121)
      • Problems of Globalization (SOC 167)

  • Clubs and Organizations

    • Don't wait until your second year to participate in experiences outside the classroom that can complement your academic work. Discover communities where you can develop leadership, teamwork and organizational skills, meet Clarkies with similar interests, and just have fun. If you can't find a club or organization you are passionate about, start your own!

      A sample list of relevant clubs for students interested in the Social Sciences:

      • Peaceworks
      • Amnesty International
      • Clark University Model United Nations
      • Clark University Student Council
      • International Students Association
      • Economics Society

  • Showcase Your Work: Academic Spree Day and Fall Fest

    • You have the opportunity to present your own research and/or creative work at these two special events during the school year.

      A sample of research presented by students in the Social Sciences:

      • What Drives Wages in China? Recent Wage Determinants and Changes Since China's Economic Reform
      • Youth Voices Shakin' Up Main South: Promise Neighborhood Partnership
      • Women Under Tents: Vulnerabilities, Risk Factors, and Capacities of Haitian Women Displaced by the Earthquake
      • Warlords of Afghanistan: Help or Hindrance?

  • Internships

    • At Clark, you can make a meaningful contribution to an organization, nonprofit or business while you gain valuable knowledge and experience. Here are a few samples of recent Clark students' internships in the Social Sciences.

      • City of Worcester, economic development project intern
      • Congressman James P. McGovern, intern
      • Burma Border Projects, donor organizational intern
      • Embassy of Papua, New Guinea, foreign affairs intern
      • American Civil Liberties Union research intern
      • Main South Community Development Organization, intern
      • Girls Inc. of Worcester, grant-writing development intern
      • International Center of Worcester, intern
      • Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, intake and investigative intern
      • People's World Peace Project, social change intern

  • Careers

    • Don't choose a school to get a job. Go where you'll be prepared for a life of purpose and a successful career. Planning for your future can begin the moment you step on Clark's campus. The Clark Career Exploration Program makes Clark one of the few universities that formally supports an innovative approach to your Social Sciences career planning process.

      A sample of careers in the Social Sciences pursued by Clark graduates:

      • Anthropologist
      • District Attorney
      • Entrepreneur
      • Nonprofit Founder
      • Philanthropist
      • Social Worker
      • Urban Developer

Robert Ross"At Clark, you will be involved in addressing the pressing issues of the day with faculty at the cutting edge of new work in the Social Sciences."

Robert Ross
Director, International Studies Stream
Professor of Sociology