H&SS Departments and Programs Overview

H&SS offers more than 60 majors and minors through our academic departments and specialized degree programs. Each department and program has a commitment to quality undergraduate and graduate education. Unique among major research universities, senior faculty at Carnegie Mellon teach introductory courses and conduct research with undergraduates, even first-year students.

What's the difference between "departments" and "programs"? Departments housed within the College of Humanities and Social Sciences are similar to those you would find at other major research universities. Within these departments, we offer several majors that you'll recognize right away: economics, history, philosophy, political science, psychology. Each department offers a wide range of both traditional and innovative degree programs and minors. But H&SS also offers many unique "programs" that reflect Carnegie Mellon's interdisciplinary leadership. The list represents these unique inter-departmental, and sometimes, inter-college degree programs. Students can also work with our advising staff to create custom degree programs.

Come join us. You won't find such a varied and full collection of exciting majors anywhere else.