Undergraduate Students

At SBS, you’ll study human behavior through the lens of the social sciences, and you’ll gain deep knowledge about individuals, societies, and cultures to help solve the most pressing issues of the day. The college houses eleven majors, fifteen departments, and an Exploratory Track to help focus your interests. Whatever major you choose, you’ll become a critical thinker, challenging the status quo to impact future generations.

Career Development CycleShare This: Share on TwitterShare on LinkedinShare on Facebook
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Career planning is a constantly evolving and revolving cycle.
Whether you are just starting out on your career path, or …

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Focus2: Self-Assessment & Career Planning SolutionsShare This: Share on TwitterShare on LinkedinShare on Facebook
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Focus2 is an online assessment system that will help you develop a picture of your personal strengths, interests, needs, and …

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What Can I Do With This Major?Share This: Share on TwitterShare on LinkedinShare on Facebook
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Whether you are exploring multiple majors or searching for information about your chosen field, this site will help you connect …

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O*Net Interest ProfilerShare This: Share on TwitterShare on LinkedinShare on Facebook
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Figure out what your interests are and how they relate to the world of work. This tool helps you decide …

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16 PersonalitiesShare This: Share on TwitterShare on LinkedinShare on Facebook
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Take our Personality Test and get a “freakishly accurate” description of who you are and why you do things the …

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SBS Cover Letter: How-To GuideShare This: Share on TwitterShare on LinkedinShare on Facebook
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The cover letter is your chance to tell your story, highlighting your skills and qualifications through using the STAR method.

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SBS Resume GuideShare This: Share on TwitterShare on LinkedinShare on Facebook
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Use the SBS Resume Guide to assist you with the formatting, content, and creation of your resume.

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Informational Interviewing GuideShare This: Share on TwitterShare on LinkedinShare on Facebook
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An informational interview is a great way to build on your job-related Internet research by learning about the ins and …

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UMass students use Handshake, the leading career platform used at over 1000 colleges and more than 500,000 employers. Used by …

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Office of Undergraduate Research & Studies (OURS)Share This: Share on TwitterShare on LinkedinShare on Facebook
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OURS helps students find and access undergraduate research and scholarly opportunities on and off campus, throughout the year.  We serve …

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Office of National Scholarships (ONSA)Share This: Share on TwitterShare on LinkedinShare on Facebook
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The Office of National Scholarship Advisement (ONSA) at UMass helps students (and alumni who are not currently in grad school) …

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Departmental Honors, JournalismShare This: Share on TwitterShare on LinkedinShare on Facebook
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Departmental Honors in Legal StudiesShare This: Share on TwitterShare on LinkedinShare on Facebook
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Departmental Honors for Political Science StudentsShare This: Share on TwitterShare on LinkedinShare on Facebook
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For questions on Departmental Honors requirements in Political Science, please contact Professor Paul Musgrave 

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Comm Student Showcase & AwardsShare This: Share on TwitterShare on LinkedinShare on Facebook
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Submit your work for a chance to be recognized by peers, faculty, and alumni.

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Undergraduate Students

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Career Development Cycle

Focus2: Self-Assessment & Career Planning Solutions

What Can I Do With This Major?

O*Net Interest Profiler

16 Personalities

SBS Cover Letter: How-To Guide

SBS Resume Guide

Informational Interviewing Guide

Handshake

Research Opportunities

Office of Undergraduate Research & Studies (OURS)

Office of National Scholarships (ONSA)

Departmental Honors, Journalism

Departmental Honors in Legal Studies

Departmental Honors for Political Science Students

Comm Student Showcase & Awards

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Undergraduate Students

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Upcoming Events

Featured Jobs + Internships

Experiential Opportunities

Student Life

SBS Shadows – Spend a Day With an Alum in their Workplace Over Winter Break

SBS Peer Advising Opportunities

Office of Undergraduate Research (OURS)

Economics Undergraduate Research Assistantships (EURA)

Undergraduate Research Program (URP), Sociology

Featured Resources

Research Opportunities

Featured Videos

Professor Krista Harper discusses the Anthropology major

Equity Research Analyst, AllianceBernstein

Staff Development Officer, United Nations Secretariat

Learn more about the Public Relations concentration, PR student club, & career opportunities

SBS in Boston alumna spotlight

Get Hired: Transferable Military Traits