Welcome to the College of Social and Behavioral Science at the University of Utah!
We are focused on creating a social science way of thinking about critical challenges that all of us face in the social and natural world. Our award-winning faculty and students study a wide range of issues including climate and sustainability, social and economic inequality, immigration policies, cultural extinction, technology and society, international security, global trade, early learning and child development, health and well-being, and the roles of gender and ethnicity in society.
Questions?
If you have any questions, or just want to learn more about CSBS, click below.
Get involved!
Make the most of your time in CSBS with one or more of these opportunities!
- CSBS Student Ambassadors
- CSBS Solutions Scholars
- Honors College Opportunities
- Life-changing internships:
- Learning Engagement Achievement Program (LEAP)
- Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program
- Community-engaged learning:
- BlockU
Where can U go?
You can go just about anywhere with a CSBS degree, and you don't have to wait till
graduation to do so either. Local and national internships are available through the college as well as the Hinckley Institute of Politics.
What we offer
- 11 Majors
- 10 Minors
- 11 Master's Programs
- 6 Ph.D. Programs
- 9 Specialized Certificates
College stats
Get to know your instructors! More than 50% of CSBS classes have 30 or fewer students.
In a recent survey, 89% of students rated their undergraduate professors as great or excellent.
CSBS accounts for 5 of the top 10 undergraduate degrees awarded at the U*:
- Psychology
- Economics
- Family, Community & Human Development
- Political Science
- Sociology
*awarded over the past 10 years
Where are they now?
It's no question that our students go on to do great things. Check out what some of
our alumni have done with their CSBS degrees.
A guide to your future
See where your major could take you!
ENVIRONMENTAL & SUSTAINABILITY STUDIES
FAMILY, Community AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
Financial help
Questions about how you're going to pay for college? We have scholarships for that!
You can also check out these great resources: