Today's big challenges require solutions where disciplines work together to meet human needs.
By bringing a community of faculty scholars, graduate and undergraduate students, community partners and policy makers together, the College of Social and Behavioral Science is producing knowledge and training that will provide lasting solutions to the world's toughest challenges.
COVID-19 Updates
Students who attend the University of Utah are required to be fully vaccinated against measles, mumps and rubella (MMR). With the full FDA approval of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, the university is also requiring COVID-19 vaccination. Following guidance from health experts and state and federal authorities, stay up to date with the latest developments!
Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
We in the College of Social and Behavioral Science recognize that diversity and inclusion are necessary for a wholistic educational experience.
Our aim is to create and sustain a climate where all individuals treat each other with respect and dignity. Only then can we all stretch our minds to places that may feel intellectually unfamiliar, but that excite the mind and lead to new discoveries that benefit societies here and around the globe.
Why CSBS?
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Anthropology
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Environmental & Sustainability Studies
Family & Consumer Studies
Geography
NEW! Geographic Information Science
Health, Society & Policy
Master of Public Administration
Master of Public Policy
Master of Science in International Affairs & Global Enterprise
Political Science
Psychology
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ROTC
News
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When police dogs attack
Anu Asnaani(psychology) said, "it’s not realistic to expect people to stay still when an animal is attacking them — especially if they are scared of dogs or have been bit in the past."
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Science says ambivalence may be a desirable trait
“Ambivalent relationships” may be a useful thing too. The phrase refers to partnerships that are as tension-inducing as they are productive. This would include frenemies.
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‘Growing alarm’ that American democracy is in danger
Laura Gamboa(political science) is among 100 scholars and experts warning the Republican Party is putting American democracy in danger by pushing the falsehood that the 2020 election was rife with fraud.
Recent Awardees
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Army ROTC scores 3rd highest Order of Merit List score in the country
The National Average is 52.93, whereas Army ROTC students at the U score on average 56.59 which is a 1.5 point increase from last year and is the 3rd highest.
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Ally Marringa receives 2020 employee appreciation award
Ally Marringa was selected as a recipient of a 2020 Academics and Student Affairs District Staff Excellence Award!
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Parisa Kaliush awarded an NIH NRSA
Parisa was recently awarded an NIH NRSA for her project titled "Daily dynamics of suicide risk, dysregulation, and sleep disruption across the transition to parenthood.”
Events
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Oct 27
Wednesday
11:30am - 12pmWeekly Wednesday Walks
Carolyn and Kem Gardner Commons (GC)
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Oct 27
Wednesday
5pm - 7pmNon-Academic Career Options for PhD Students
Virtual and Zoom
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Oct 28
Thursday
12pm - 1:30pmAfghanistan: Informing the Debate
Carolyn and Kem Gardner Commons (GC)
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Oct 28
Thursday
7pm - 9pm"Call Her Ganda" Film Screening and Discussion
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Oct 29
Friday
10am - 11amGeography GROW Seminar: "Fighting the Virus One Survey at a Time" by Siona Roberts (graduate student U of U Geography)
Carolyn and Kem Gardner Commons (GC)
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Nov 02
Tuesday
4pm - 5pmGCSC Seminar: “Why does humanity need new energy materials, and where will we find them?” Taylor Sparks
Virtual and Zoom
Alumni, Emeriti, & Friends
We'd love to hear from you!
If you'd like to be featured in our spotlights, please send your biography and a photo to Lynne Shaffer or lynne.shaffer@csbs.utah.edu.
Leonidas Ralph Mecham
BS Political Science
Director
Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts
Chase Winder
BS Political Science
Enterprise Account Executive
State and Local Government at Qualtrics
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