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Drive Progress and Change

Social Sciences Bachelor’s Programs at Chatham University

Prepare for a Career With Purpose

Career-Focused Majors: Make a difference in your career and your community with a bachelor’s in criminology, history, international studies, policy studies, political science, or social work.
Foundation for Your Future: Develop career skills and confidence through hands-on training, internships, research opportunities, study abroad trips, and connections to top employers.
Faculty Mentors: Small, intimate classes allow you to work directly with passionate, talented faculty who bring their experiences to relate the course lessons to real-world situations.
Community That Feels Like Home: Our historic, tree-lined campus gives you the best of both worlds — a supportive environment where professors and peers know your name and a vibrant city at your doorstep.

Why Choose Chatham University?

150-Year Legacy: Since 1869, Chatham has led with vision and courage — from embracing the arts and sciences to championing women’s leadership and gender equity and pioneering education in sustainability.
Top-Ranked University: Chatham is consistently ranked as a Best College, Best Value, and Top Performer in Social Mobility by The Wall Street Journal and U.S. News & World Report.
Outstanding Outcomes: Nearly 96% of Chatham graduates are employed or in graduate school within six months.
Accessible Education: Chatham offers generous financial aid and scholarship opportunities designed to significantly lower your costs and make your college education more affordable.

Leading With Courage and Purpose

Chatham University prepares students to lead lives of purpose, meaning, and fulfilling work. Through a combination of liberal arts and professional skills building, Chatham teaches its graduates to be informed and engaged citizens, to welcome and respect diversity of all kinds, and to help improve the fields and communities where they work and live.

Explore Social Sciences Programs

Bachelor of Arts in Criminology

Study the criminal mind through cutting-edge, rigorous coursework that blends history, sociology, political science, legal studies, psychology, and criminology.

Bachelor of Arts in History

Develop an understanding of how diverse societies, economies, states, and cultures have developed and changed over time.

Bachelor of Arts in International Studies

Explore cultural texts and histories in combination with practical experience and firsthand intercultural interaction, including study abroad opportunities.

Bachelor of Arts in Policy Studies

Gain skills in political, social, economic, and historical analysis, communication, and problem-solving and explore careers through internships.

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

Gain the tools to analyze political concepts in broad perspectives and increase your commitment to social responsibility and political participation.

Bachelor of Social Work

Prepare for generalist social work through the CSWE-accredited BSW program that integrates theory, research, and hands-on learning.

“At Chatham, the professors, coaches, and other staff members, both during undergraduate and graduate, were so supportive and genuinely cared for my success.”

Madison Black ’20, ELOTD ’24