Social Sciences at UMBC Social sciences departments at UMBC offer bachelor's, applied master's and Ph.D. programs. Students and faculty collaborate with on-campus research centers, industry and government agencies to explore and address urgent social issues. Departments and Programs Africana Studies American Studies Asian Studies Economics Education Gender and Women's Studies Geography and Environmental Systems Gerontology Global Studies Health Administration and Policy History Interdisciplinary Studies Language, Literacy and Culture Media and Communication Studies Modern Languages, Linguistics and Intercultural Communications Political Science Psychology Public Policy Social Work Sociology and Anthropology Sondheim Public Affairs Scholars Program Research Centers The Hilltop Institute (formerly the Center for Health Program Development and Management) Center for Urban Environmental Research and Education Maryland Institute for Policy Analysis and Research Shriver Center Admissions Undergraduate Admissions Graduate Admissions Professional Education and Training