Social Thought & Political Economy (STPEC)

The Social Thought and Political Economy Program (STPEC) is an interdisciplinary undergraduate major in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences. The only program of its kind in New England, it is designed for students who want a challenging major that will help them understand the world and work towards changing it. The program draws on courses from a variety of departments in the social sciences and humanities, including Afro-American Studies, Anthropology, Communication, Economics, History, Legal Studies, Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, and Women, Gender, Sexuality Studies.

2021 Guide to Green Careers – All You Need to Know

Published on January 28, 2021

By 2030, the green economy is expected to offer up to 24 million new green jobs.

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Odessa Burkett Assistant Director of Career and Professional Development for SBS
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Building a Federal Resume

Published on January 22, 2021

Here are some great tips about how to build a Federal Resume from The Partnership for Public Service.  If you follow these directions, you will be sure to put your best foot forward when applying for jobs on USAjobs.gov!

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Rebecca Bell Associate Director of Career and Professional Development for SBS
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Pre-Law Advising at UMass Amherst

Published on October 6, 2020

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Featured Alumni

Erin Buechele’19, STPEC

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  • Relational Organizing Coordinator Massachusetts Democratic Party
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Ella Khorov’19, STPEC & Communication

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  • Washington, DC
  • Legislative Health Fellow Office of U.S. Congressman Tony Cardenas
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SBS College to Careers – SOCBEHAV 250

SOCBEHAV 250: College to Careers This class is all about YOU. • One credit, highly-participatory course • Learn about yourself…
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The SBS Office of Career & Professional Development annually surveys graduating seniors in order to provide a snapshot of their post-graduation plans.  The survey begins just prior to graduation, and continues until six months after graduation.  Our data collection process is guided by the industry standard put forth by the National Association of Colleges & Employers, and includes information collected by the SBS Office of Career & Professional Development, the Office of Institutional Research at UMass Amherst, and by various academic departments, as well as from information that is made publicly available by students.  The SBS undergraduate outcomes knowledge rate for 2022 was 70%, though knowledge rate varies among departments.

The SBS Office of Career & Professional Development annually surveys graduating seniors in order to provide a snapshot of their post-graduation plans.  The survey begins just prior to graduation, and continues until six months after graduation.  Our data collection process is guided by the industry standard put forth by the National Association of Colleges & Employers, and includes information collected by the SBS Office of Career & Professional Development, the Office of Institutional Research at UMass Amherst, and by various academic departments, as well as from information that is made publicly available by students.  The SBS undergraduate outcomes knowledge rate for 2023 was 80%, though knowledge rate varies among departments.

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First Destination

SBS graduates pursue a range of plans after graduation, including employment, continuing education, and volunteering/service, among others.  This graph depicts what recent SBS graduates tell us they are doing within six months after graduation.