Government & Society
Government & Society
Courses in this cluster count towards a Bachelor of Arts

If you’ve ever wondered who makes the rules and why, we invite you to explore the systems that govern our lives in the Government & Society cluster. You will dive into the fascinating world of politics, history, law, and social change. You explore how governments are built, how they function, and how they impact the world around us. Or discover how grassroots movements, activism, and social justice initiatives can challenge the status quo and drive change from the ground up.
Whether you’re debating justice and human rights, or exploring how protests and policies drive change, this cluster is all about understanding the systems that shape our lives and how we can improve them.
At our Liberal Arts and Sciences university, you can connect Government & Society with clusters like Media, Culture & Communication, or Health, Cognition & Behavior to explore everything from the impact of political campaigns to global public health. Discover the influence of economics on political decision-making by combining with Business & Entrepreneurship.
Gateways in Government & Society
Gateways in Government & Society
Thinking Across Disciplines: Dilemmas in Understanding the Social World
Thinking Across Disciplines: Dilemmas in Understanding the Social World
Law, Society & Justice
Law, Society & Justice
The UCR Program Builder is designed to help you easily plan your academic program. Step by step, the tool guides you through selecting courses, building a balanced curriculum, and meeting UCR’s academic requirements.

The UCR Program Builder is designed to help you easily plan your academic program. Step by step, the tool guides you through selecting courses, building a balanced curriculum, and meeting UCR’s academic requirements.