Computational Studies of Culture and Society

https://www.uvm.edu/ccp

Overview

Computational Studies of Culture and Society (CSCS) is an interdisciplinary doctoral program housed in the Graduate College, with a core curriculum offered through the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences, and drawing from faculty expertise across the university. The program responds to the growing demand for trained data scientists who understand and can solve complex, data-rich problems through a lens of critical engagement with the human experience. This program grounds students in the theories and methods of the arts, humanities, and social sciences alongside training in complex systems, preparing critical thinkers to engage with large-scale social problems using the tools of computational analysis. CSCS is designed for inquisitive and interdisciplinary thinkers who desire a doctoral program that will connect their computational aptitude with their curiosity for critical approaches in the humanities and social sciences. The CSCS Program provides a rich interdisciplinary grounding for such students seeking diverse careers in publicly-engaged fields and emphasizes critical analysis of power and social structures. It aims to train students who will apply their skills towards impactful, socially-engaged career trajectories in academia, industry, non-profit organizations, government, and beyond.

Degrees

Computational Studies of Culture and Society Ph. D.