Social sciences

Social Sciences, General: Research Methodology and Quantitative Methods; Social Sciences, General

Anthropology: Anthropology; Anthropology, Other; Cultural Anthropology; Medical Anthropology; Physical and Biological Anthropology

Archeology: Archeology

Criminology: Criminology

Demography and Population Studies: Demography and Population Studies

Economics: Applied Economics; Development Economics and International Development; Econometrics and Quantitative Economics; Economics, General; Economics, Other; International Economics

Geography and Cartography: Geographic Information Science and Cartography; Geography; Geography, Other

International Relations and National Security Studies: International Relations and Affairs; International Relations and National Security Studies, Other; National Security Policy Studies

Political Science and Government: American Government and Politics (United States); Political Economy; Political Science and Government, General; Political Science and Government, Other

Sociology: Sociology

Urban Studies/Affairs: Urban Studies/Affairs

Sociology and Anthropology: Sociology and Anthropology

Rural Sociology: Rural Sociology

Social Sciences, Other: Social Sciences, Other

Social sciences, general

Description

The general major in the social sciences is a survey of the many fields within the discipline. The purpose of the major is to understand more clearly the attributes and difficulties of human beings in cultural, intercultural, personal, and interpersonal contexts. Students examine the psycho-social forces operating in contemporary life and evaluate these forces historically.

Plan of study

The plan of study includes introductory courses in a variety of social science fields such as economics, history, political science, sociology, and psychology. In addition, methodology and research tools are taught for use in scholarly analysis of local, national, and international topics of current concern. Some schools coordinate this major with teacher education, leading to certification in social studies.

Expect to take

Introductory and advanced history, sociology, economics, anthropology, psychology, government, statistics, research methodology, independent study or supervised research in current topics.

Suggested high school subjects

English (especially reading and writing skills), advanced social studies, mathematics including algebra, science including biology, computer literacy, foreign language.

General interest areas

Liberal arts, human services, law, politics.

Some career possibilities

Anthropologist
Lawyer
College professor
Management consultant
Counselor/clergy
Secondary school teacher
Editor/writer
Social scientist
Education consultant
Social worker
Government civil servant

Some related majors

American studies
Psychology
Anthropology
Secondary education
Clinical social work
Social psychology
History
Sociology
Political science

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