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Social
Sciences
The
major in social sciences is intended for the liberal arts student who
wishes to become familiar with the perspective of the four disciplines
traditionally defined as the social sciences - economics, history, political
science, and sociology - and who wishes at the same time to study more
intensively one of those disciplines. In requiring both introductory and
advanced courses in each of the disciplines, irrespective of the area
of concentration, the major provides both opportunity and challenge for
the student seriously interested in understanding the order, structure,
and interrelationships involved in human behavior.
Required
Courses for the Social Sciences Major
Transferable
Skills
Some information from
the University of North Carolina at Wilmington and Miami University at
Ohio websites
| Communication |
Research |
Observing
people
Informing/explaining
Interviewing
Writing |
Gathering
information
Analyzing
Problem solving
Comparing
Clarifying
Organizing ideas and materials
Reviewing/evaluating projects/ideas
Knowledge of survey research methods
Computer/statistical skills
Interpreting findings
Reporting findings |
| Developing/Organizing/Managing |
Planning/designing
projects
Organizing ideas/materials/objects
Decision-making
Developing/generating ideas
Adapting ideas |
| Human
Relations |
Sensitivity
to people and problems
Understanding of many human relationships and social processes
Ability to represent others
Ability to asses people's needs
Sensitivity to diverse cultures |
Career
Opportunities
Some
information from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington and Miami
University at Ohio websites
| Counseling-related
careers |
Community/government-oriented
careers |
| Alcohol,
drug or rehabilitation counseling Social work
Working with the mentally / developmentally disabled
Health education |
Community
organization
Public administration
Non-profit agency administration and planning
Urban planning
Political campaigning |
| Criminal
Justice-oriented careers |
Other |
Local
and state police
Probation/parole
Corrections
Federal agencies
Victims-assistance programs
Private security |
Day
care teacher
Special education aide
Corporate training specialist
College admissions recruiter
Administrative assistant
Financial planner
After-school program coordinator
Undercover investigator for a private security firm |
| Corporate
Careers |
Human
resources management
Personnel
Job placement
Marketing
Public relations |
Graduate
and Professional Schools
Graduate
Schools - Social Sciences
On
Campus Sources for More Information
| Social
Sciences Major Advisers |
Academic
Counseling Office |
Papagapitos(ECON): OEC,Room 428, 651.962.5686
Wright (HIST): JRC, Room 411, 651.962.5731
Hoffman (POLS): JRC, Room 432, 651.962.5723
Waldner (SOCI): OEC, Room 442, 651.962.5699 |
O'Shaughnessy
Education Center, Room 119
651.962.6300 |
| Career
Development Center |
Murray
Herrick Hall, Room 350
651.962.6761 |
Internet
Sources for More Information on Social Sciences Careers
Job
Openings in Social Sciences
U.S.
Department of Labor, Social Scientists
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