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Lewis College of Human Sciences

IIT Lewis College of Human Sciences rests at the crossroads of thought, methods for discovery, innovation, humanism, creativity, and action. Social consciousness is at the heart of our programs. Our students appreciate working hard to make a better world.

In Lewis College, you will be challenged to think deeply about our world – striving to solve complex human problems with the aid of the ever-advancing sophistication of technology. Our programs emphasize the free spirit and broad perspective traditionally reserved for the liberal arts. You will gain practical experience alongside faculty who are dedicated to bridging the gap between theory and application, ideas and action.

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Majors

Dual-Degree Programs

  • B.S. in Biology/B.S. in Psychological Science
  • B.S. in Psychological Science/M.S. in Personnel and Human Resources Development
  • B.S. in Psychological Science/M.S. in Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling
  • B.S. in Social and Economic Development Policy/Masters of Public Administration

Lewis College of Human Sciences also offers an accelerated honors law 3+3, honors medicine, pre-law, and pre-med programs.

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Ask Cara.

Cara Karter counts herself as one of IIT’s first students majoring in social and economic development policy in the IIT Lewis College of Human Sciences Department of Social Sciences. She is focusing on emerging economies in the developing world and preparing for a career in nonprofit management. Her big dream is to work for an international development agency, live abroad, and see the work she is doing within communities really benefiting the local people.

"My generation hasn’t seen the effects of globalization hidden from them," Cara says. "I think a lot of people want to make a difference. I want to see my skills used to ask developing communities what they need, and then work with them to fulfill those needs. Aid isn't just about money; it's about sustainable relationships. The world is a lot smaller than it used to be." read more

Cara Karter
Social and Economic Development Policy Major
Springfield, Ill., Register story on local PSYC student in Empowering Haiti IPRO:

Through an IPRO program course, one psychology student traveled to Haiti with an IIT team that installed a pilot solar-powering solution so that schools can use computer equipment and the Internet.

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