Washington State University at Vancouver

What you'll study

Students design their degree by concentrating in two or three of the listed disciplines, choosing combinations that reflect personal values, interests and professional goals. The programme emphasises integrating knowledge across arts, humanities, social sciences and sciences and applying it to real-world issues.

• Available concentration areas: Anthropology; Criminal justice; History; Human development; Personnel psychology and human resources; Political science; Psychology; Sociology; Women’s studies.
• The Personnel Psychology and Human Resources option draws coursework from three academic areas: psychology, human development and management, to provide tools for effective workplace leadership.
• Core skills emphasised include the ability to integrate cross-disciplinary knowledge, to search, select, analyse and apply information to societal challenges, and to communicate clearly and concisely.

Entry requirements

The publicly provided page does not list formal admission criteria. Prospective students are directed to contact WSU Vancouver admissions or an academic advisor for guidance on entry and degree planning. Contacts on the programme page: van.admissions@wsu.edu, (360) 546-9788; and for current students van.casadvising@wsu.edu, College of Arts and Sciences phone (360) 546-9620.

Career prospects

The degree prepares graduates for a range of social-science-informed professions. Typical career paths listed by the programme include:

• Political scientist
• Economist
• Industrial-organizational psychologist
• Sociologist
• Geographer
• Psychologist
• Urban and regional planner
• Historian

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

The programme page does not specify scholarships. Students are encouraged to consult WSU Vancouver admissions and College of Arts and Sciences advising about campus-wide financial aid, scholarships, and internship opportunities that can support degree completion and career readiness.