An artist's rendering of Smiddy Hall, home of the Department of Social Sciences,

after current renovations have been completed (for more information see here).

The department offers degrees in Administration of Justice, Government, Psychology, and Sociology.  For information about the Degree Majors, visit the Degree Programs page.

Minors are available in Administration of Justice, Government, Psychology, and Sociology. A minor consists of a minimum of 18 semester hours, 12 of which must be at the 300-level or above. In designing a course of study for a minor, students are required to consult faculty members in the chosen disciplines. 

Along with its degree-granting programs, the Department also offers Certification to teach in the Secondary schools (grades 8-12) with areas of concentration consisting of Political Science, along with Sociology and Cultural Anthropology.

Department Contacts

Bryan H. Hoyt, PhD
Departmental Chair
bhh3f@uvawise.edu
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Linda Meade
Departmental Administrative Assistant
lc5n@uvawise.edu
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