Students within the division major in community development, geography, history, political science, social justice and criminology, and social sciences. Minor fields of study offered in the division include paralegal studies, pre-law, and sociology. The division also serves to introduce those majoring in other academic areas to the various areas of social science.

There are three primary degree routes within the division: the Bachelor of Science in Social Science Education degree prepares students for a career teaching the social sciences; the Bachelor of Arts degree in History provides a strong liberal arts foundation and prepares students for careers in law, politics, education, public history, and journalism; and the Bachelor of Science degree program offers majors in Social Justice and Criminology.

The Bachelor of Science in Social Sciences is available with concentrations in a number of Social Science fields, including Applied Development Studies, Geography, Sociology, and Global Studies. Minor fields of study offered in the Division are Social Justice and Criminology, Geography, History, Paralegal Studies, Pre-law, and Sociology.