Social Science Department

Our department houses introductory, advanced, and specialized courses in anthropology, economics, geography, history, political science, sociology and global languages.
In this Section

Solving Societal Problems

The Social Science Department has a long history at UW-Stout of providing courses across the social sciences and involving students in applied research to help solve societal problems and benefit the local community. The department also offers coursework in global languages and participates in the Universities of Wisconsin Collaborative Language Program. Social science courses contribute to a wide range of campus programs and satisfy Stout Core requirements in the areas of humanities, social and behavioral sciences, and social responsibility and ethical reasoning.

Learn more about Stout's Social Science programs. / Shot and produced by UW-Stout Video Production students.

Learn More About Our Programs

B.S. Applied Social Science

Our B.S. Applied Social Science program prepares you for advanced education or to immediately impact the fields of finance, government, business, and more.
Learn More

CAHS

All CAHS News
Distinguished alum, educator Albrecht credits UW-Stout for preparing graduates who ‘step forward’ Featured Image

Distinguished alum, educator Albrecht credits UW-Stout for preparing graduates who ‘step forward’

Student speakers at May 16 ceremonies encourage peers to act with compassion, courage, and to continue learning
UW-Stout game design programs named among best in Midwest, nation in new Animation Career Review rankings Featured Image

UW-Stout game design programs named among best in Midwest, nation in new Animation Career Review rankings

Parallel B.F.A., B.S. programs produce career-ready grads who create award-winning games
Oshkosh Corporation will host Design Wisconsin, UW-Stout’s annual event exploring innovative design Featured Image

Oshkosh Corporation will host Design Wisconsin, UW-Stout’s annual event exploring innovative design

Professionals, students will gather May 29-30 for a showcase of the cultural and commercial impact of design
I found a home in the Applied Social Science program. The faculty truly care for their students.
Elle Alvarez B.S. Applied Social Science
Learn More About the Applied Social Science Program