So you want to make an impact? You've come to the right place.

Our 4+1 programs give you a competitive edge, allowing you to earn your bachelor's and master's degrees in as few as five years. 

Working professionals don't always have the time for in-person learning. Our online programs allow you to earn a degree or certificate even with a busy schedule. 

We are committed to ensuring that you have the resources you need to thrive during every step of your academic journey. You will have the support you need academically and beyond through SBS Pathways (our advising office), SBS RISE, and additional university-level resources. 

The New School for Social Research recently awarded Robert Pollin, Distinguished Professor of Economics and Co-Director of PERI, the Robert H. Mundheim Medal to the Living Spirit.

The UMass Center for Justice, Law, and Societies (CJLS) and SBS RISE have awarded RISE into Research fellowships to four SBS students. These undergraduates will spend their summer working on research with a faculty mentor. 

Several SBS faculty have been awarded Strategic Partnership to Advance Research and Creative activity (SPARC) seed grants, designed to empower creativity and support interdisciplinary collaborations at UMass Amherst. 

Kelsey Shoub, Public Policy, recently co-authored a study revealing that white Americans' racial attitudes are a powerful predictor of how they feel about the U.S. Supreme Court.