The College of Social Science is home to all academic disciplines that focus on the social, behavioral and economic sciences. You will find everything here from Psychology and Economics to Criminal Justice, Political Science and Human Development and Family Studies. Find a complete list and description of majors on our Majors, Degrees & Programs page.
A meeting with the major Academic Advisor is required to change your major into the College of Social Science.
If you have questions about changing to a social science major, contact the College of Social Science Office of Student Affairs and Services at SSC.AcadmicAffairs@msu.edu, (517) 355-6676 or stop by 201 Berkey Hall.
The College of Social Science offers a wide range of opportunities to study abroad internationally or study away in various cities throughout the United States. Many internship opportunities are available through both study abroad and study away programs. Visit the Office for Experiential Learning or call the office at (517) 432-4541.
There are a number of scholarships offered by the College of Social Science for which current students majoring in a social science discipline may apply. From the Andrew Undergraduate Fellowship, which focuses on undergraduates researching with a faculty mentor, to the Charles Hayden Kelly Scholarship, which helps students who may have financial need but may not normally qualify for financial aid, the College of Social Science has many scholarships available for students.
If you are seeking a medical withdrawal, please contact the Dean of Students Office. They are now handling all medical withdrawal requests:
https://www.deanofstudents.msu.edu/medical-leave
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A grief absence is for a short-term absence only. The college will typically approve a few days of leave time, with a maximum of two weeks (10 business days) based on the circumstances of need. A conversation with the associate dean or their designee may be requested to assess if a grief absence is the appropriate support for the student's circumstance.
The College of Social Science follows the official MSU grief absence policy. The College of Social Science's policy can be found below.
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For requests related to interpersonal losses, documentation can include official notification of a death (e.g., funeral home verification, published obituary, funeral program). For other types of requests, students may submit other forms of documentation pertinent to the circumstances that prompted the request. Documentation should be emailed to SSC.GriefAbsence@msu.edu.
NOTE: Students should be aware that a grief absence will excuse them from class. However, it remains their responsibility to work with their instructors on any missed assignments or assessments during their absence. It is within the instructor’s discretion on what kinds of accommodations they provide for their class.
Grief can be a difficult experience to navigate. Please be aware that grief counseling is available at Olin Health on the 3rd floor. They can be of valuable support during this trying period.
If the student needs any assistance with their request or has questions, they can call