College of Social and Behavioral Science

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.

Why CSBS?

Advising

Internships

Our Mission

Anthropology

Economics

New! criminology

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

SOCIOLOGY

ROTC

News

Utah women voting at highest rates since low point in 2006

Matt Burbank (political science) described, "Utah has 'tended to have fewer competitive elections,' with Republicans generally winning the state’s gubernatorial and congressional spots."
What is the value of a college degree?

According to Acting Dean of CSBS Cathleen Zick, the research is clear: A four-year degree offers exceptional value, both personally and to society at large.
Living close to parks linked with happiness

David Strayer (psychology) explained, "Going into nature changes how the brain works, with the parts associated with being mindful and in a meditative state becoming more active."

Recent Awardees

Trafton Drew awarded Bergmann Memorial Research Award

Trafton Drew was awarded the prestigious Bergmann Memorial Research Award from the Binational Science Foundation.
Department of Workforce Services Grant to Address Homelessness in Utah

Congratulations to Dr. Lina Svedin and Dr. Jesus Valero (political science) who received a grant from the Department of Workforce Services!
2019 Career & Professional Development Center Honorees

Congratulations to Katherine Baucom (psychology) and Akiko Kamimura (sociology), who both received a faculty recognition awards from the Career & Professional Development Center!