Social science is the study of human society, past and present, that encompasses topics that range from how an individual makes a decision to how large-scale cultural norms are created. The division offers majors in anthropology, economics, history, political science, and sociology.
Video Library
Faculty Office Hours '24 - Economics
Hear from Professor Denise Hare as she breaks down the economics major at Reed, discusses her areas of research, and answers your questions.
Faculty Office Hours ’21 - Economics
Watch highlights of faculty office hours as Professors Jon Rork and Tristan Nighswander talk about the economics major at Reed.
Faculty Office Hours '21 - Anthropology, Sociology, ICPS, and CRES
Watch highlights of the faculty office hours as Professor of Anthropology, Paul Silverstein, and Professor of Sociology, Yaejoon Kwon, talk about the anthropology and sociology departments and the ICPS and CRES majors at Reed.
Faculty Office Hours ’21 - History and American Studies
Watch highlights of faculty office hours as Professors David Garrett and Jackie Dirks talk about majoring in history and American studies at Reed.
Faculty Office Hours ’21 - Political Science and Religion
Watch the highlights of faculty office hours as Peter Steinberger, Professor of Political Science and Humanities, and Kristin Scheible, Associate Professor of Religion and Humanities, talk about the political science and religion majors at Reed.
Alumni Interview with Alex Walker ’12, History
Milyon Trulove, Vice President and Dean of Admission and Financial Aid, talks with Alex Walker ’12, Reed alum and real estate associate at Morrison & Foerster LLP.