What can I do with a major in social science?

[Monirul Islam]

The Bachelor of Arts in Social Science program unites the diverse areas of social, political, cultural, economic, organizational and technological processes. This integrated approach helps you develop critical reasoning and analytic skills,  comparative perspectives and world views. You can customize your degree by selecting three areas of concentration from various disciplines including criminal justice, history, organizational leadership, political science, psychology, and sociology

Possible Fields
Creative Arts
Media and Communications
Community
Law 
Criminal Justice
Politics 
Education
Public Relations
Government
Social Services
Journalism
Urban Planning
Possible Occupations*
Activities Director
Management Trainee
Counseling
Research Analyst
Industrial & Product Design
Probation Officer
Social Work
Federal Service Worker
Retirement Planning
Legislative Aide
Public Relations
Assistant Planner
Media Relations
Researcher
Area Planning & Coordination
Urban Planner
Consultant-Business or Government
Labor Relations Specialist
Auditor
Lobbyist
Teacher or Professor
Political Aide
Market Researcher
Program Evaluator
Archivist  Budget Specialist
Customs Agent or Inspector
Journalist
Pollster
Policy Researcher
Foreign Service Officer
Criminologist
Economic Developer
Community Organizer
Intelligence Analyst
Corrections Officer
Political Risk Analyst
Child Welfare
Research and Educational Assistant
Case Worker
Emergency Management Specialist
Demographer
*The above lists are possible fields and occupations representative, but not exclusive or limited to, employment options for a Social Sciences major. Some positions listed require additional training, education (master's degree), and/or experience prior to job eligibility.

Skills Needed for Social Science Majors
Analytical Ability   
Critical Thinking
Data Collection
Analysis and Interpretation
Team Work   
Quantitative & Qualitative Research
Numeracy & Statistics   
Problem Solving   
Verbal & Written Communication
Research   
Project Management
Professional Associations for Social Science Majors
Professional associations provide a connection with other professionals in your field to learn, share, and discuss professional interests.  Associations also provide great opportunities to network and explore additional early care and education career information.

National Council for the Social Studies

Consortium of Social Science Organizations

The Social Science Research Council

American Sociological Association

Source: https://www.brandman.edu/news-and-events/news/2017/08/17/13/05/social-science