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Department of Social Sciences

Department of Social Sciences
N1009
Phone: 713-221-8014
Email: 
UHDSocialSciences@uhd.edu


Department Chair
Stephanie Babb, Ph.D.
babbs@uhd.edu

Heath & Behavioral Science
Susan Henney, Ph.D.
henneys@uhd.edu

Political Science
John Linantud, Ph.D.
linantudj@uhd.edu

Psychology
Ruth Johnson, Ph.D.
johnsonru@uhd.edu

Sociology 
Claude Rubinson, Ph.D.
rubinsonc@uhd.edu

Internship Coordinators

Internship Coordinator
Psychology
Travis Crone, Ph.D.
psycinternship@uhd.edu


Internship Coordinator
Health & Behavioral Science
Angelica Roncancio, Ph.D.
roncancioa@uhd.edu


Internship Coordinator 
All Other Degrees
David Branham Ph.D.
branhamd@uhd.edu

The Department of Social Sciences is an interdisciplinary department with courses in eight academic areas: anthropology, health and behavioral sciences, non-profit management, philosophy, political science, prelaw studies, psychology, and sociology. In addition, we offer core classes in social sciences and a military science program.

Undergraduate Majors

Minors

Graduate Programs

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M.A. in Nonprofit Management

The Master of Arts in Nonprofit Management (MANPM) is nationally recognized, multidisciplinary program that prepares recent college graduates as well as mid- and senior-level administrators to manage and lead nonprofit organizations of all types.

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Benefits of a Social Science Degree at UHD

A degree in any of the social sciences prepares students to be viable job candidates, demonstrating flexibility, adaptability, and social intelligence. UHD social science students are positioned for success through:

  • Service Learning. The internship program in the social sciences department focuses on developing real-life skills while serving the Houston population through partnerships with local nonprofit agencies.
  • Exceptional Faculty who are dedicated to scholarly activities which promote ethical, quality, innovative research in their respective fields.
  • Co-curricular Enrichment. At UHD, learning goes beyond the classroom. Campus organizations represent the wide-ranging professional and personal pursuits of social science students. In addition, the department offers lecture series, open forums, and panel discussions led by faculty and other respected researchers.