Departments

UMBC’s widely-recognized faculty are leaders in their fields, often quoted as experts in national and local media, who contribute vital research on the most important social issues of the day.  UMBC has been named a top school for undergraduate teaching and opportunities for undergraduate research.  Students and faculty collaborate with on-campus research centers, and industry and government agencies to explore and address urgent social issues.

Sondheim Public Affairs Scholars can choose any major, given a strong evidence of public affairs interest.  Many students choose to study in one or more of the social science departments and programs at UMBC.

Africana Studies   
American Studies  
Anthropology
Asian Studies
Economics  
Education
English
Environmental Studies
Gender and Women's Studies
Geography & Environmental Systems
Health Administration & Policy  
History
Interdisciplinary Studies 
Media and Communication Studies  
Political Science 
Psychology  
Social Work  
Sociology