Social Sciences Social Sciences Breadcrumb academics departments social sciences About the Department The mission of the Department of Social Sciences (SOSH) is to educate and inspire cadets through core courses and academic majors in economics and political science, interdisciplinary minors, and related cadet development activities, and to attract, develop, and employ a faculty that excels in teaching, cadet development, scholarship and outreach, to prepare cadets and faculty to serve as leaders of character who make distinguished contributions to the Army and the nation. Learn more about SOSH Latest SOSH Update Majors There are three SOSH majors to choose from: American Politics, Economics, and International Affairs. American Politics Economics International Affairs Minors SOSH has minors available for cadets. American Foundations (co-sponsored with History) Terrorism Studies Research Explore research conducted by our cadets and faculty. Combating Terrorism Center Office of Economic & Manpower Analysis Internships We administer a variety of international and domestic summer enrichment programs for cadets throughout the academy. Our CHSS programs place cadets around the developing world to work with NGOs on community development projects. View SOSH internships on Facebook Events & Activities Check out the recurring events hosted by our department. Class of 1971 Student Conference on U.S. Affairs (SCUSA) Class of 1952 Endowed Lecture Program Social Sciences Seminar Clubs & Programs The Department offers a variety of clubs and programs to enrich cadets. Graduate Scholarship Program COL Heidi Demarest Department Head COL Heidi Demarest is the head of the Department of Social Sciences and an Associate professor of American politics. She is a 2001 graduate of the United States Military Academy (USMA) and completed her Ph.D. in political science at Harvard University in 2011. She served as the director of the American Politics program from 2015-19 and as USMA’s Liaison Officer to the Department of the Army in the Pentagon in 2018-19. LTC Demarest was the Deputy Brigade Commander of the Army’s offensive cyber brigade at Fort Meade, MD, from 2013-15. She served as the military assistant to the Combined Joint Task Force Political Advisor in Afghanistan and commanded a company of soldiers responsible for emplacing and maintaining the National Security Agency’s classified communications networks. She pursues research interests in defense budgeting, defense acquisition practices, bureaucratic politics, and the interaction between the Army and Congress. Read more about COL Heidi Demarest Meet the SOSH faculty and staff Follow Us Contact Us UPS/ FEDEX Mailing address:United States Military AcademyOfficial Mail and Distribution CenterATTN: MADN-SOC607 Cullum RoadWest Point, NY 10996-1905Phone: (845) 938.2800 Prospective Staff & Faculty We are looking for both officers and civilian faculty to teach American politics, economics, and international affairs. Join the SOSH Team Helpful Links View the SOSH Library Research Guide