The College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences offers undergraduate degrees, certificate programs, and graduate degrees in a variety of disciplines. Our students learn to think critically, communicate clearly, and solve complex problems--skills that will prepare you for careers, leadership and engaged citizenship. Our students perfect their writing and speaking skills and gain advanced understanding of people and social structures. We offer internships, creative endeavors, applied research opportunities, and international and multicultural activities to enhance classroom experiences.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Our graduates are effective, informed and compassionate professionals who can engage with people and communities at the regional, national and international levels. Explore the sociology major with a concentration in youth studies if you're looking to make positive change for today's youth. CMU's program trains you to recognize the ways that gender, ethnicity and social class influence youth development. You'll develop skills to implement and evaluate preventive and positive youth development programs, and you'll have a capstone service-learning experience with a school or agency. Your studies may include the sociology of family, adolescence, childhood and education, youth deviance and institutions, and youth welfare.​​