Undergraduate Programs

• Explore American identity through interdisciplinary courses in history, sociology, anthropology, political science, and related fields.
• Collaborate with faculty mentors on independent research and presentations that connect classroom learning to real-world issues.
• Examine race, ethnicity, migration, and culture while building skills for public service, education, communications, and graduate study.

• More than 45% of anthropology students study abroad.
• Students have access to the Geographical Information Systems lab and an archaeological lab with replica human remains and artifacts.
• Electronic classrooms sharpen data and analytic skills.
• Take advantage of strong internship and research opportunities.

Students combine Chinese language study with cultural studies, historical analysis, and interdisciplinary coursework

Study abroad or experiential learning opportunities connect classroom learning to real-world global engagement

Skills include advanced Mandarin communication, cross-cultural competency, global and regional analysis, research, critical thinking, and intercultural communication

Students combine East Asian culture coursework with upper-division Asian language study and electives taught in English

Builds skills in language proficiency, intercultural analysis, historical context, regional knowledge, and global perspective

Graduates pursue graduate study, policy, global relations, business, international work, cultural fluency, and language-centered careers

Students study economic theory, quantitative methods, incentives, markets, policy, and decision-making across complex systems

Skills include quantitative modeling, data interpretation, evidence-based problem-solving, professional communication, presentation, and strategic thinking

Graduates pursue business, finance, investment analysis, public policy, government, research, data analytics, emerging industries, and graduate study

Students explore learning theory, instructional design, classroom management, child development, assessment, and culturally responsive teaching

The minor fulfills prerequisites for Trinity’s Master of Arts in Teaching program, including a fifth-year path to teaching certification

Coursework aligns with Texas Education Agency standards and supports elementary, secondary, and music education certification pathways

Students study the relationship between human societies and the natural world through an interdisciplinary lens

Hands-on opportunities include research, internships, fieldwork, community engagement, and faculty-led study abroad in Costa Rica and China

Graduates pursue conservation, sustainability, environmental policy, advocacy, resource management, industry, nonprofits, law, and graduate study

Students study international politics and global studies with language proficiency, study abroad, or experiential learning requirements

Skills include cross-cultural communication, global research and analysis, critical thinking, policy awareness, and adaptability

Graduates pursue diplomacy, government, public service, international development, nonprofits, global business, law, research, and graduate study

Students explore political theory, institutions, public policy, comparative politics, and international relations

Experiential learning opportunities connect classroom study to real-world political and civic issues

Graduates pursue law, government, public service, advocacy, international affairs, journalism, nonprofit leadership, research, and graduate study

Students gain strong qualitative and quantitative research skills through social theory, research design, statistics, and applied methods

More than 45% of students study abroad

Graduates pursue fields such as education, law, public health, public policy, social work, research, nonprofits, and community leadership

Interdisciplinary major and minor drawing from sociology, economics, geography, history, political science, and related fields

Students explore urban issues such as housing, transportation, economic development, public policy, sustainability, and community change

Graduates pursue paths in urban planning, community development, public policy, government, nonprofit advocacy, sustainability, law, research, and related graduate programs