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  • Anthropology: Aboriginal paintings, Cave Hands, Patagonia, Argentina.

    Anthropology

    The scientific study of mankind, our ancestors, what makes us human, and societies in the past and present.
  • A young woman engages in global communications on a network with others, appearing on a split multi-screen.

    Communication

    The study of how people create, share, and interpret messages across various contexts, and media.
  • Criminology-Magnifying glass resting on a table with three fingerprints

    Criminology

    The scientific study of the root causes crime, criminal behavior, and the societal responses to criminal activity.
  • Economics

    Economics

    The study of how society allocates scarce resources and decides on the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services.
  • Middle aged teacher in casualwear standing by blackboard in lecture hall and looking at students

    Education

    The study and practice of the acquisition of knowledge, skills, and abilities and how people learn and are taught.
  • Geography: World map on wall grungy background

    Geography

    The study of the earth's physical surface, landscapes, and the relationships between people and their environments.
  • International Relations: Group of Students Studying About Global Issues

    International Relations

    The study of conflict and cooperation in world affairs and the relationships between sovereign states.
  • Political Science

    Political Science

    The study of power, the state, institutions, and how governments maintain peace and order.
  • Psychology

    Psychology

    The study of the mind and the examination of the relationships between brain function and behavior.
  • Crowds of people and cars in the busy intersection on 23rd Street and 5th Avenue in New York City with sunset shining in the background

    Sociology

    The scientific study of society, social relationships, social behavior, and institutions in group settings.
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