School of Social Sciences and International Studies

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You can prepare for a rewarding career and enjoy a rich liberal arts educational experience at Wright State’s School of Social Sciences and International Studies (SOSSIS).

Choose a degree program from among a wide variety of academic options in the major social sciences and related fields— anthropology, communication, geography, modern languages, political science, and sociology. Or pick one of our interdisciplinary programs, which offer you knowledge from many perspectives.

You can also add one of the SOSSIS minors to your existing major. Or, if you have completed your bachelor’s degree, join one of our graduate programs that will help you significantly impact your local community as you serve it—Master of Public Administration or International and Comparative Politics.

Your classes will all provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in a variety of career paths—critical thinking, research, and writing, among others. You will benefit from hands-on learning opportunities, including internships and study abroad options. You’ll also be prepared for graduate school, should you choose to continue your education.

Please contact us at the numbers on the bottom of our web pages or, even better, schedule a visit to our welcoming campus.

Degrees and Programs


 

    Success Stories

    When Amber Holloway enrolled in the Master of Public Administration program at Wright State, she envisioned becoming a city manager.
    Angela Bingaya, a Master of Public Administration student at Wright State, helps people in need in Burundi and Dayton through her family’s nonprofit organization.

    School News

    International internship program fruitful for both Wright State, school in France

    Wright State students and alumni spent a month in the Normandy region of France in a pilot program to improve the teaching of English.

    2024 Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award

    Andy Wilson ’97
    Andy Wilson, the director of the Ohio Department of Public Safety, has dedicated his professional life to protecting the citizens of Ohio.

    2024 Volunteer Service Award

    Tony Alexander ’88 (Posthumously)
    Tony Alexander dedicated his time, talent and treasure to making Wright State a better place.

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