Social Science

Program Info: Psychology combines perspectives from both the social sciences and the natural sciences to gain an understanding of the processes underlying human behavior. The psychology major at Wooster stresses an empirical approach to the broad range of psychological issues and problems.

Anthropology explores the variety of human groups and cultures that have developed across the globe and throughout time.

The sociology program at Wooster stresses, above all, the value of learning how to deal with contemporary social issues and how to develop problem-solving and research skills
The urban studies major allows students to gain a perspective on the different urban phenomena that crucially affect the quality of life of most Americans, and to relate their liberal education to specific and real human concerns.

Neuroscience is a diverse and interdisciplinary field that incorporates aspects of biology, psychology, chemistry, philosophy, computer science, and other disciplines in the study of the nervous system.