Department of Social Sciences & Humanities
UM-Flint’s Department of Social Sciences & Humanities encompasses the disciplines commonly considered cornerstones of human intellectual inquiry. Our exceptional faculty will guide you in exploring contemporary society, politics, the economy, historical processes, and the making of the modern world.

Bring Collective Wisdom to the Table
Gain a broad understanding of our collective human experience and a range of analytical skills and experiences that provide an invaluable perspective for any career.
- Examine various theories and explore different ways of knowing and seeing
- Learn how to use the building blocks of political, legal, philosophical, and economic theory to explore, assess, and contribute to modern society
- Elect to focus on a specific discipline, or customize your learning with our Integrated Social Sciences degree
Exceptional Co-Curricular Activities
UM-Flint’s Social Sciences & Humanities faculty are heavily engaged in research and community activities, offering you a robust selection of co-curricular activities that will complement your experience.
Highlights include:
- Economics: Become a tutor in the Student Success Center or engage in faculty-led research
- History: Engage in the Wyatt Exploration Program, intern in historic preservation, or assist in research
- Philosophy: Intern with community organizations or connect with faculty on their research
- Political Science: Take part in Moot Court, engage in electoral-focused student organizations, connect with faculty on their research, and build relationships in the Future Lawyers’ Club student organization
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Social Sciences & Humanities Programs
Bachelor’s Degrees
- Economics General Program (BA) (opens in new tab)
- Economics General Program (BS) (opens in new tab)
- History Program (BA) (opens in new tab)
- Integrated Social Sciences (BA) (opens in new tab)
- Philosophy Program (BA) (opens in new tab)
- Political Science Program (BA) (opens in new tab)
Pre-Professional Pathways
Minors & Certificates
- Africana Studies Certificate (opens in new tab)
- Africana Studies Minor (opens in new tab)
- Economics Minor (opens in new tab)
- Economics and Data Analytics Minor (opens in new tab)
- History Minor (opens in new tab)
- International Relations Minor (opens in new tab)
- Law and Society Minor (opens in new tab)
- Middle Eastern Studies Minor (opens in new tab)
- Philosophy Minor (opens in new tab)
- Political Science Minor (opens in new tab)
- Legal Studies Certificate (opens in new tab)
- Preservation Studies Minor (opens in new tab)
- Public Policy Minor (opens in new tab)
Academic Advisors
Africana Studies
History
Integrated Social Sciences
Philosophy
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“Enrolling at UM-Flint meant that I not only finished my bachelor’s in just two years, but it was also an affordable way to get a Michigan degree. More than that, I think the opportunities offered to the students at UM-Flint, in terms of research and professional development, are just unheard of anywhere else.”
Sami Kotob
Political Science & Economics, 2024
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