Mission Statement
The mission and goals of the Social Science Department are consistent with those of the University of Wisconsin-Stout and the College of Arts and Sciences in that we value innovative learning experiences that will enable our students/graduates to develop broad, tolerant, and cosmopolitan perspectives so that they will be better prepared to function in a diverse, demanding, and global society.
The Social Science Department is composed of the anthropology and sociology/social work, economics, history and geography, and political science disciplines. Its primary mission is to teach courses to students seeking to fulfill the general education requirement, to achieve more advanced study as part of their selected major program, or to acquire a minor in economics, history, or sociology or a specialization in International Studies, and to provide support for professional programs.
Given its multi-disciplinary composition, the Social Science Department is uniquely positioned to offer many and varied courses designed to increase students’ understanding and appreciation of the historical and contemporary diversity of national and global society.
The department supports faculty/staff scholarly work relevant to the respective missions the College and University, and encourages leadership, professional service, and participation in the shared governance of the University.
It is the Social Science Department’s mission to provide professional expertise in the aforementioned fields, serving as a resource for the College, University and the community.