Overview

In the SBS program you learn the social science and critical thinking skills used by scholars and professionals in the fields of anthropology, archaeology, economics, political science, geography, history, and sociology. You will use these skills to design and carry out projects that address real-life social problems faced by human communities locally and globally. The SBS major prepares you for effective and ethical social intervention and advocacy. You will have many enriching opportunities to interact with social and behavioral scientists, community leaders, activists, and the CSUMB community. Some of our distinctive learning opportunities include:

Annual Social Justice Colloquium
Alta California Mission Research Program
Native American History Week
Fort Ord Historical Archive
Statewide and national undergraduate research competitions
National and international internships and fellowships
International experiences in Mexico, Vietnam, and the Philippines
Real-time community mapping with GPS and wireless technology
Annual U.S./Mexico Colloquium

Included Academic Fields

Anthropology ~ Archaeology ~ Geographic Information Systems ~ Native American Studies ~ Political Economy ~ Social History ~ Sociology ~ Teacher Preparation Track for High School History/Social Science

Concentrations Offered

Anthropology

Archaeology

Geographic Information Systems

Native American Studies

Political Economy

Social History

Sociology

Teaching Track

Subject Matter Preparation Program in History/Social Science for the Single Subject Teaching Credential

Online Components

Some courses are either fully online or have significant online components. SBS faculty are adept at computer-mediated communication and can work with students through a range of electronic media. We often communicate with our students while they are off campus or in the dorms, even when they are doing research or taking courses in other countries!