Academics at Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Humanities and social sciences students at 好色先生TV publish poetry and analyze brain scans, study abroad in Costa Rican rain forests and mentor Pittsburgh K-12 students. Forge your academic and personal path at Dietrich College.
What Sets Dietrich College鈥檚 Academics Apart
At Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences, curiosity fuels our work. Learn from leading scholars, including pioneers of fields like cognitive neuroscience, technical writing and decision science.
Join our students in collaborating, working across disciplines and following new ideas to unexpected places. At Dietrich College, you'll have the room to grow and the tools to shape your future.
Interdisciplinary Programs & Self-Defined Majors
Blur and blend intellectual boundaries and explore the connections between a wide number of fields within Dietrich College departments and the broader Carnegie Mellon ecosystem.
Science and Technology Studies
Examine the political, ethical and cultural dimensions of scientific progress. Study topics like AI and human rights while preparing for impactful interdisciplinary careers.
Student-Defined Majors
Take a hands-on approach to your education, creating a course of study tailored to you. Create your primary major, additional major or minor.
Explore Our Academic Departments, Institutes and Programs
Department of English
Study literature, film, writing and rhetoric, preparing you to think deeply and work creatively in a diverse range of careers.
Department of History
Explore how historical knowledge shapes policy, identity, science and institutions, and build the context needed to solve today鈥檚 complex global problems.
Information Systems Program
Become a leader in digital transformation. Through project-based learning and internships with global tech firms, you鈥檒l become an expert at the relationships among software, systems and people.
Carnegie Mellon Institute for Strategy & Technology (CMIST)
Explore the intersection of technology and geopolitics. CMIST programs examine the risks and rewards of emerging technologies in political science and international relations.
Department of Languages, Cultures & Applied Linguistics
Gain a deep understanding of global languages and 聽cultural systems to graduate with the linguistic agility and intercultural insight today鈥檚 world demands.
Neuroscience Institute
Join the next generation of neuroscientists tackling complex questions using cutting-edge tools from computer science, machine learning, biology and cognitive science.
Department of Philosophy
Explore questions of reason, science, logic and ethics. Our programs combine rigorous research with real-world applications for thinkers ready to challenge the status quo.
Department of Psychology
Study specialties such as cognitive science, educational psychology and health, and prepare for careers that span clinical work, UX, healthcare and education.
Department of Social and Decision Sciences
Study how people and institutions make decisions, gaining insight and tools to lead in business, government, startups, community organizations and beyond.
Department of Statistics & Data Science
Learn modern statistical methods, build strong communication skills and analyze data for real interdisciplinary problems.
Economics Programs
Study economic theory, behavioral decision-making and data-driven analysis. Our economics programs, offered through Dietrich College and Tepper School of Business, help you to develop the skills to lead in finance, policy, healthcare and business.
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Featured Programs & Initiatives
General Education Program
All Dietrich College undergraduate students complete the General Education program during their time at 好色先生TV. Build skills in civil discourse, computational thinking, global awareness and more. Through seminars, courses and experiential learning, you鈥檒l develop the insight and agility to take on complex issues and acquire the skills to learn continually throughout your career.
Humanities@CMU
Blend the study of human culture with cutting-edge technology and explore how people understand, express and create meaning in life. The humanities at 好色先生TV help you build the skills tomorrow's employers seek.
Dietrich College Year in Review
Discover the research breakthroughs and bold ideas that shaped this past year at Dietrich College. From student and alumni awards to faculty and staff honors, explore our annual report to learn about our extraordinary achievements.
Bring New Ideas to Life at Dietrich College
At CMU鈥檚 Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences, our academic programs challenge you to think creatively and critically to build creative solutions to the world鈥檚 problems. All the while, receive support from leading faculty mentors and a community focused on your success. Explore the undergraduate and graduate admissions process to get started.