Careers in Social Sciences


Social Scientists

The major social science occupations covered in this statement are anthropologists, archaeologists, geographers, and historians. Social scientists study all aspects of society—from past events and achievements to human behavior and relationships among groups. Their research provides... ... more

Academic Programs of Interest for Social Scientists


Criminal Science
Criminology is the scientific study of crime as an individual and social phenomenon. Criminological research areas include the incidence and forms of crime as well as its... more
Social Work
Social Workers are concerned with social problems, their causes, their solutions and their human impacts. Social workers work with individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities. Social Work... more

Sociologists and Political Scientists

Sociologists and political scientists study all aspects of human society and political systems—from social behavior and the origin of social groups to the origin, development, and operation of political systems. Their research provides insights into... ... more

Academic Programs of Interest for Sociologists and Political Scientists


Peace Studies
Peace and conflict studies is an academic field which identifies and analyzes the violent and nonviolent behaviors as well as the structural mechanisms attending social conflicts with... more
Rural Sociology
Rural sociology is a field of sociology associated with the study of social life in non-metropolitan areas. More concisely, it is the scientific study of social arrangements... more
Social Work
Social Workers are concerned with social problems, their causes, their solutions and their human impacts. Social workers work with individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities. Social Work... more
Sociology
Sociology is the systematic and scientific study of society, including patterns of social relationships, social action, and culture. Areas studied in sociology can range from the analysis... more

Social Workers

Social work is a profession for those with a strong desire to help improve people's lives. Social workers assist people by helping them cope with and solve issues in their everyday lives, such as family... ... more

Academic Programs of Interest for Social Workers


Anthropology
Anthropology is the study of humans and primates. An Anthropology Major will study how groups live with each other and how their bodies and cultures have changed... more
Child Care
Child Care Professionals are specially trained to understand child development. They learn how to provide guidance to children and how to create stimulating environments for children to... more
Child Development
Child development is the study or examination of mechanisms that operate during the biological and psychological process of growth of a child to adolescence, from dependency to... more
Social Work
Social Workers are concerned with social problems, their causes, their solutions and their human impacts. Social workers work with individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities. Social Work... more