Michigan State University College of Social Science

Our science is world-changing, applicable, and, above all, transformative. The students, staff, faculty, and alumni of the College of Social Science work every day to make our world a better place. From studying how sleep affects our brains to how policies affect our communities to how greenhouse gases affect our planet, social scientists seek to understand and solve the world’s toughest problems.

World-Class Student Experience. Our social scientists have engaged learners with opportunities to apply what they learn in courses to the wider world. Learn more about our world-class student experience.