Explore Society and Build Your Career With a B.A. in Social Sciences
The Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences – Three Discipline Focus at Indiana University Southeast offers a flexible, interdisciplinary approach to studying human behavior, social structures, and cultural systems. This unique program allows you to examine society from multiple perspectives and equips you with the research, analytical, and problem-solving skills needed to address today’s social challenges, shape public policy, and lead impactful research efforts.
Customize Your Degree With Three Areas of Specialization
This program allows you to select three areas of concentration from a diverse range of fields, such as criminal justice, economics, history, international studies, journalism, political science, psychology, and sociology. By combining three disciplines, you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of social issues while gaining a deeper expertise in each chosen area. This approach prepares you to tackle complex societal problems with a well-rounded, data-driven perspective.
Learn From Experts and Gain Real-World Research Experience
At IU Southeast, you’ll benefit from small class sizes and personalized advising, ensuring you receive the support needed to succeed. Our faculty are experts in their fields and bring real-world experience into the classroom, giving you valuable insights. You’ll also engage in hands-on learning, including research projects, internships, community engagement, and other experiential opportunities that strengthen your resume and expand your professional network.
Gain Analytical Skills That Open Doors
The B.A. in Social Sciences – Three Discipline Focus emphasizes critical thinking, data analysis, and problem-solving skills that are highly valued in today’s job market. You’ll learn how to collect, interpret, and apply data to address real-world social questions—preparing you to make informed decisions and drive meaningful change.
Career Information
A B.A. in Social Sciences—Three Discipline Focus from IU Southeast opens the door to diverse career opportunities in law, public policy, government, nonprofit management, research, education, and data analysis. Many graduates pursue advanced degrees in law, public administration, social work, public policy, or other social science fields.
Degree information
120 credit hours
Minimum culumulative GPA of 2.0
Hybrid (combination of in-person and online classes)
Degree requirements
Please visit the IU Southeast Bulletin website for specific degree requirements.