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Social science programs online
If you want to create positive change in your community, the social sciences are a great place to start. And as an Oregon State University student, you’ll have exciting opportunities to work with expert faculty to explore what makes us human and gain a better understanding of the cultural and socioeconomic systems that impact our collective lives.
Explore online degrees, certificates and microcredentials below and learn how Oregon State can support you on your path to a rewarding career.
If you want to create positive change in your community, the social sciences are a great place to start. And as an Oregon State University student, you’ll have exciting opportunities to work with expert faculty to explore what makes us human and gain a better understanding of the cultural and socioeconomic systems that impact our collective lives.
Explore online degrees, certificates and microcredentials below and learn how Oregon State can support you on your path to a rewarding career. Read more
Browse online social science programs
34 programs in social sciences available
Undergraduate degrees (11)
Anthropology
B.A. or B.S.
Study the sciences and humanities and sharpen your critical thinking. You’ll learn to apply cutting-edge theory and methods to solve pressing social problems in a wide range of careers.
Economics
B.A. or B.S.
Become a skilled analyst of data, marketing trends and human behavior, so you can help businesses and governments make more informed decisions and influence economic policy for the betterment of all.
Environmental Economics and Policy
B.S.
Develop a strong economic skill set – supplemented by education in biological, physical or social sciences – as you prepare for a multifaceted career in environmental analysis.
Liberal Studies
B.A. or B.S.
Customize your liberal studies major to meet your unique academic goals. Work with an advisor to develop a cohesive program of study that will foster critical skills for your career.
Marine Studies
B.A. or B.S.
Navigate social, political and cultural issues of marine systems through the lens of the humanities, arts and sciences — with a focus on sustainability.
Political Science
B.A. or B.S.
Investigate the theory and practice of politics and government at a local, national and global level, so you can better understand today’s rapidly evolving political climate and help shape society's future.
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Undergraduate certificates (2)
Environmental Justice
Undergraduate Certificate
Develop the tools to understand and address the unequal distribution of environmental risks and benefits in a program that combines environmental science with social justice principles.
Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
Undergraduate Certificate or Minor
Engage in a broad study of gender and women's issues in a program that emphasizes a diversity of experiences through a focus on disciplinary-based knowledge about women's lives.
Undergraduate microcredentials (15)
AI Fundamentals for Gender, Race and Justice
Microcredential (introductory)
Explore the past and present of AI technology, including its ethics, and explore how the tools of tomorrow could advance fairness, community well-being and social justice.
AI Fundamentals for Psychology
Microcredential (introductory)
Examine the role of psychology in the development of AI tools and gain hands-on experience in using psychological principles to guide the creation of tomorrow’s technologies.
AI Fundamentals for Public Policy
Microcredential (introductory)
Develop the knowledge and skills you need to understand, implement and shape how AI influences public policy through accessible coursework, hands-on projects and policy simulations.
Applied Behavior Support Basics
Microcredential (advanced)
Develop the skills to understand developmental milestones, promote inclusive and supportive practices, and apply behavior modification techniques as you support people at all life stages.
Autism and Neurodiversity: Lifespan Development and Disability Justice
Microcredential (advanced)
Gain insight into human lifespan development and the psychological aspects of disability as you learn how to approach neurodiversity with a focus on empowerment and inclusion.
Child and Youth Development
Microcredential (advanced)
Gain a broad understanding of human development from infancy through adolescence, including the influence of family, community, school and peers.
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Graduate degrees (1)
Public Policy
MPP or Executive MPP
Become an expert in policy theory, design and implementation. Learn how to integrate groundbreaking science and data analysis into emerging policy practices that can influence local, regional and international policy decisions.
Graduate certificates (3)
Energy Policy
Graduate Certificate
Broaden your knowledge of U.S. energy policy, how it impacts the development of energy markets, and the technologies and resources currently in use and under development.
Public Policy Analysis
Graduate Certificate
Develop your leadership style and gain advanced research and analytical skills, so you can successfully analyze, design and implement policy change.
Rural Policy
Graduate Certificate
Address the unique needs of rural communities through targeted initiatives that ensure equitable and sustainable access to healthcare, education, transportation and economic development in rural areas.
Graduate microcredentials (2)
Autism and Neurodiversity: Development Science and Disability Justice
Graduate microcredential (advanced)
Learn how to support people with autism and neurodivergency through inclusive, evidence-based approaches in a program that blends research, psychology and training.
Public Policy Leadership
Graduate microcredential (advanced)
Learn social science research methods and gain the analytical skills you need to become a leader in policy design and implementation.
Earning my degrees online gave me a chance to invest in myself, and I think that's the best investment I could have made.”
B.A. in Anthropology
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