A Message from Our Dean

As the centerpiece of a great public university, UCLA Social Sciences is tackling social problems head-on and preparing our graduates to do the same. Our 280 faculty members are committed to educating an informed workforce and citizenry as well as conducting meaningful research that informs policy. Our more than 130,000 alumni and 13,000 undergraduate and graduate students represent every corner of society. Together, our faculty, student, and alumni have earned accolades that have helped make UCLA Social Sciences among the best programs among U.S. public universities. I invite you to join us by investing in the future scholars, students and leaders who will apply knowledge to build a better world.
Abel Valenzuela Jr. – Dean of Social Sciences

News
-
Bedari Kindness Institute | UCLA Luskin Center for History and Policy
UCLA’s David Myers on how the public university can address society’s ‘kindness deficit’
September 29, 2025
-
Bedari Kindness Institute
From polarization to pluralism: Harnessing the power of the public university to bridge divides
September 29, 2025
-
-
Political Science
Chania Rene-Corail named 2025-2026 fellow for national human rights program
September 16, 2025
-
LGBTQ Studies
How Summer Kim Lee and Uri McMillan help students connect with theory, history and expression
September 9, 2025
-
California Center for Population Research | Economics
The lives and policies behind the data
September 3, 2025
In the Headlines
-
Labor Day 2025: In CA, job market is shaky but unions are strong
August 30, 2025

At A Glance
19 Departments & Programs
18 Research Centers
9500+ Undergradaute Students
Stay Connected
Stay connected with UCLA’s Division of Social Sciences. Learn about the latest news, happenings and more from UCLA’s largest and incredibly dynamic division. Engaging Los Angeles, Changing the World.