Department of Social Sciences

Students visit the USS Alabama during a History trip with Dr. Brian Miller

Lucas San Martin is recognized as the Outstanding Political Science Student for 2012 by Dr. Philip Kelly

Emporia State students volunteer with children in Kenya during a trip with Dr. Ellen Hansen

Dr. Ellen Hansen holding a child in Kenya

Dr. Darla Mallein recognizes Maggie North as the Spring 2012 Outstanding Student Teacher

ESU Students walking with Kenyan women during a Summer study abroad trip

Welcome to the Department of Social Sciences.

Our department houses the disciplines of geography, history, philosophy, and political science, and the Social Sciences Secondary Education Program. Undergraduate students can pursue a variety of degrees or minors; we also offer two graduate degrees.

Watch us in action:

Life in the American West: a hands-on lesson by Joyce Thierer

SURPRISE! Karen Smith becomes the Roe R. Cross Distinguished Professor for 2009.

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