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.
Return to Campus Updates
Following guidance from health experts and state and federal authorities, the University Return-to-Campus program centers on a hybrid approach of in-person/online instruction and on-campus engagement. Stay up to date with the latest developments!
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
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COVID-19’s economic devastation could haunt children into their future
Daniel L. Carlson(family & consumer studies) stated, “even if kids are less likely to die and to have negative health impacts now, there are residual effects that stem from economic hardships. We’re in a bind.”
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Economists say more pandemic stimulus is needed
Catherine Ruetschlin(economics) explained, “public health solutions are what are going to drive our economy and our behavioral expectations back to normalcy.”
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Why homicides are increasing significantly across the country since late May
At least 275 people have been the victims of gun crimes in Minneapolis during the first seven months of this year, surpassing the entire annual totals of all but two of the past ten years.
Recent Awardees
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Frank Drews Receives 2020 Franklin V. Taylor Award
Frank Drews(psychology) was awarded the 2020 Franklin V. Taylor Award for Outstanding Contributions in the Field of Applied Experimental/Engineering Psychology.
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Fulbright Grant Recipients 2019-20
Even during the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, two outstanding CSBS undergraduate students, Caitlin Silianoff and Rogelio Brambila, have succeeded in qualifying as recipients for the Fulbright Grant!
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Recipient of Altman Award 2019-20: Trafton Drew
Trafton Drew has been selected as the recipient of this year's Altman award. His research record in terms of publications and grant support is very impressive and he has excelled as instructor, mentor, and honors advisor.
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 Rob Hunsaker at rob.hunsaker@utah.edu.
Erin Trenbeath-Murray
BS Family and Consumer Studies
MS Family and Consumer Studies
Regional Chief Development Officer for the Utah/Nevada Region
American Red Cross
Keith Embray
MS Sociology
Assistant Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Welfare and Development
Penn State University
David Buhler
BS Political Science
Ph.D. Political Science
Commissioner of Higher Education
Utah State Board of Regents
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