College of Social Science at Michigan State University
Higher EducationMichigan, United States51-200 Employees
The College of Social Science at Michigan State University is a large academic unit within MSU focused on the social, behavioral, and economic sciences. It brings together scholars who create, share, and apply knowledge to real-world problems at local, national, and global levels, with both disciplinary and interdisciplinary research. Students pursue challenging coursework and practical experiences intended to develop leadership. Located in East Lansing, Michigan, the college is part of MSU's broader higher education mission. The college is the largest and among the most diverse within the university, with more than 6,300 undergraduate and graduate students enrolled across 13 majors. It comprises eight departments, three schools, and seven centers and institutes, supported by nearly 400 tenured and tenure-stream faculty who provide instructional, research, and outreach services. It operates within the higher education industry, contributing to knowledge creation and application in social sciences.