Social Science Degree and Programs

Do you want to know what makes people tick? Social scientists study what we buy, how we think, where we live, and how we treat each other--both at an individual level and on a grand societal scale. Social science is a broad discipline that looks at human behavior, past and present, to help us better understand the world we live in. Specific disciplines include:

• Anthropology
• Archaeology
• Economics
• Geography
• History
• Political science
• Psychology
• Sociology

Social Science Careers

In a social science program, you might take classes on the global economy, the Chinese revolution, cognitive development, or American politics and law. Most, if not all, social science programs include training in statistics as well as research methods. Some social scientists become researchers, teachers, or professors. Others find jobs with corporations, governments, or non-profit organizations. They can use their expertise to advise leaders, craft policy, or work directly with individuals or communities.