Shape your future,
Imagine the Possibilities…
Choosing a major in the Social Sciences will provide you the coursework
and real-world experiences necessary to positively influence people and
society in your chosen career. Our graduates play influential roles in their
communities and careers of their choice.
Departments, Degrees & Programs
History
Learn about people and events that have shaped today’s world.
Sociology
Learn about social life, its characteristics, changes, causes and consequences.
Sustainability
Learn about prioritizing resource conservation and sustainable practices.
Political Science
Learn about political solutions to current problems from poverty to energy to peace.
Public Policy & Administration
Learn about people and events that have shaped today’s world.
International Studies
Learn about important concepts and issues in world affairs and pursue an international career.
Social Science
Learn concepts from several social science disciplines for a broader outlook on the world.
Interdiciplinary Minors/Certificate
Latin American Studies, Gender Studies, Legal Studies, Chican@ Studies, Environmental Studies or Military Science
Have questions?
Need assistance?
Contact Us!
Summer Hours:
Monday – Thursday 8:30 – 5:00, working remotely Friday
Social Science Division Office
Mary Pettenger, Division Chair
Phone: 503-838-8301 Email: pettengm@wou.edu
Sharyne Ryals, Admin. Program Assistant
Phone: 503-838-8288 Email: ryalss@wou.edu
