BA in Social Thought and Political Economy in Boston United States | University of Massachusetts Amherst

The Social Thought and Political Economy (STPEC) program offers an interdisciplinary undergraduate degree that fosters critical analysis of societal structures while honing your abilities in analytical reading, writing, and reasoning. At UMass Amherst, you'll bridge academic boundaries—exploring fields like Afro-American Studies, Anthropology, Communication, Economics, History, Legal Studies, Sociology, and Women, Gender, Sexuality Studies—to tackle essential questions frequently overlooked in conventional scholarship. The curriculum addresses diverse themes, from liberty and governance to economic disparities, labor dynamics, cultural intersections, systemic discrimination, political psychology, and frameworks for societal transformation. As a practice-oriented major, STPEC emphasizes real-world application through community internships, campus engagement, and active participation in shaping your educational journey within the program.