Program Overview
Introduction to Social Science Programs
The study of institutions, organizations, and behavior is a collective effort of several disciplines, known as social science. Social scientists explore various questions, including the roles of government, law, and politics in society, effective management of public and nonprofit organizations, group formation, goods production and distribution, urban growth and decay, causes of war, racial discrimination, and revolutions, as well as ways to improve organizational capability in leadership and ethical decision making.
Program Overview
Social science uses rigorous methodologies to apply ideas and theories to the real world. Degrees in the social sciences provide students with the tools of critical thinking, enabling them to work and succeed in business, government, and not-for-profit organizations. The School of Economic, Politics and Policy Sciences offers undergraduate degrees in:
- Criminology
- Economics
- Geospatial Information Sciences
- International Political Economy
- Political Science
- Public Affairs
- Public Policy
- Sociology Each degree offers a large number of elective semester credit hours, allowing students to direct their educational focus.
Career Opportunities
Careers building on social science degrees include:
- Law
- Public service
- Nonprofit management
- Finance
- Banking
- Criminal justice
- Human resource management
- Teaching
- Market research and analysis
- Urban planning
- Counseling These careers demonstrate the versatility and value of a social science degree in various professional fields.