2015 UC Merced School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts Brochure

LEARNING WITHOUT LIMITS

What is Special About the School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts? The School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts (SSHA) is dedicated to the exploration of the hows, whys and effects of the human experience. We are committed to innovative and substantive research, excellent teaching and student-focused learning. SSHA provides depth within a broad range of outstanding academic programs that prepare students for varied roles as responsible, informed citizens and leaders. Our school encourages critical thinking, lifelong learning, civic responsibility and an understanding of global society. As a student at the first American research university of the 21st century, you will be exposed to a unique learning environment with relatively small classrooms and a highly interdisciplinary atmosphere. Our school is still small and informal, which provides a rare opportunity to have the advantages of a world-class public research university with the atmosphere of a private college. WHEN YOU SELECT A MAJOR WITHIN SSHA, YOU ARE DECIDING TO SPEND YOUR UNDERGRADUATE CAREER: Studying diverse realities and complex social issues Researching social institutions and cultural systems and the effects they have on societies Understanding the world by examining its past and exploring its future Using the latest technology to investigate human thought, behavior and interactions Appreciating diverse cultures by learning about and taking part in their creative expressions

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