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We focus on some of the most pressing and important issues of our time (most of the time). We do things a little bit differently, and we make a big difference. That’s for sure.

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Degree Programs

The degrees offered by our 15 departments and programs encourage our learners to explore the world and grow as scholars and as citizens.

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Research-Action Projects to Address Systemic Racism

With the support of our alumni and friends, the UC San Diego Division of Social Sciences has pledged $300,000 over the next three years to fund work that advances racial justice and equity on the local, state and national levels.

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Grad programs shine in U.S. News and World Report rankings

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$5 million grant grows capacity of UC San Diego’s ‘Community Stations’

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The marshmallow test revisited in new psychology experiments

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