UWG Realigns Social Sciences and Launches New School of Psychology

August 1, 2026 - 02:51

The University of West Georgia is shaking up its academic lineup. Starting in Fall 2026, the school will move criminology and political science into the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, known as CHASS. At the same time, it is launching a brand new School of Psychology.

For years, social science fields like anthropology, criminology, political science, psychology, and sociology have been a major part of UWG's identity. The goal of this change is to get these related departments working together more closely. University leaders believe that putting criminology and political science under the same roof as other humanities and social science programs will create more chances for cross-disciplinary work. It also makes the administrative structure cleaner.

The new School of Psychology is a big part of this plan. By giving psychology its own school, UWG hopes to raise the profile of the program and attract more students. The move also makes it easier to develop specialized tracks and research opportunities within the field. Students currently enrolled in these programs do not need to worry about their degree plans. The university says all current requirements will still be honored, and the transition will be smooth for everyone involved. More details about the new structure are expected to be shared with students and faculty in the coming months.