Working within the different disciplines provides students with skills highly prized in today's marketplace, including critical thinking and the ability to see the world from multiple perspectives.

Students in the Interdisciplinary Social Science major are encouraged to work closely with their advisor to design a rigorous program that matches their interests to the flexibility of the program.

Social Sciences majors at Clarkson benefit from the outstanding scholarship and personal attention of faculty in anthropology, political science, psychology and sociology. The Social Science program allows students to focus on themes in Clarkson's curriculum: American Studies, Cross-Cultural Perspectives, and Science, Technology, and Society.

Faculty work individually with students to prepare them for careers in a world economy that demands creativity in analyzing problems, expertise in technology, and an understanding of diverse perspectives.