Social Sciences and Global Studies
The Department of Social Sciences and Global Studies houses three majors providing an integrative approach to the fields of anthropology, economics, geography, history, international studies, native American studies, political science, religious studies, and sociology.
Global Studies
Global Studies (GS) is an interdisciplinary field of study that helps us make sense of a complex, diverse, dynamic, and interconnected world, and that helps us address the most pressing global issues of our time. The Global Studies program at CSUMB offers a BA and a minor.
Social Sciences
The Social Sciences (SSCI*) program offers degree concentrations in these areas:
- Anthropology
- Geographic Information Systems
- Native American Studies
- Political Economy
- Social History
*SSCI effective Fall 2025, previously Social & Behavioral Sciences SBS.
Sociology
Sociology majors learn how and why humans interact as they do, from relationships between individuals to society-wide patterns of behavior. The classes help students examine their own relationship to the broader social world, and apply that knowledge to today's most pressing social issues. This major offers courses both in-person and online, offering flexible options to help all students complete their degrees and graduate with the preparation to achieve a wide range of educational, career, civic, and personal goals.
SSGS News
May 8, 2025
Congratulations to Cydney Gaither (right), Global Studies, on being named the 2025 Dean's Medalist awardee for the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. Recipients must achieve a GPA of 3.5 or higher and have shown leadership through significant, innovative contributions to students or the university.
After graduation, Cydney plans to serve as an AmeriCorps Volunteer Infrastructure Program member for CSUMB's College Corps program. Read the full article by Caitlin Fillmore about Cydney and the other Dean's Medalists in CSUMB News