Doctoral education in the social sciences requires a “paradigm shift” that takes into account significant changes in the job market and uncertain early-career prospects, according to a study that ...

Why study the social sciences? There are many reasons why a student may choose to study the social sciences. The social sciences encompass a series of subjects that help us to understand humans and ...

Empower individuals and groups to improve their own health by applying social and behavioral science principles to education. As a student in the MPH in Social and Behavioral Sciences program, you’ll ...

Explore whether economics can be considered a science, analyzing its classification, testability, and consensus within social ...

Pioneers and masters of social science, by H.W. Odum.--John William Burgess, by W.R. Shepherd.--Lester Frank Ward, by J.Q. Dealey.--Herbert B. Adams, by J.M. Vincent ...

Columnist Gloria Oladejo argues that Penn’s culture neglects the humanities and hurts all students, no matter what field of study they pursue.

A new global study underscores the crucial role of behavioral sciences in formulating policy decisions, while also asserting the need for clear standards for what evidence gets used in policy ...