Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree
The Bachelor’s degree program in social sciences focuses on society and how it changes over time. This is the right choice for people who are passionate about making a difference in their communities and beyond. The course materials give students a good base of knowledge in the factors that influence how society and the people in them behave and how their actions can be tracked and changed over time.
Students who choose to major in this area will be developing their research skills. They are expected to be able to gather information and analyze it effectively. The program also helps students to develop their communication skills, since they will need to be able to share the results of their research with others. Here are some examples of the courses a social sciences major would take:
• Government in America
• History of Economic Thought
• International Politics
• Introduction to Political Thought
• Introduction to Psychology
• Introduction to Sociology
• Principles of Macroeconomics
• Principles of Microeconomics
• Social Problems
• Sociology of Education
• World Religion
Career Opportunities
A graduate from a Bachelor’s degree program in social sciences is prepared for the following types of career options:
• Community Health Worker
• Demographer
• Economist
• Employment Relations Advocate
• Environmental Consultant
• Diplomat
• Human Resource Manager
• Policy Analyst
