Recent grads putting social science to work in the world

2nd Lieutenant Military Intelligence, United States Air Force
Cartographer, State of New Hampshire
Curator, Airmen Memorial Museum
Director of Government Affairs, American Lung Association
Geocoder, GTD
Legal Consultant, State of New York
Map Maker, Geographic Data Technology
Psychotherapist, West Central Services
State Representative, State of New Hampshire
Victims Advocate, District Attorney's Office

What Can I Do With A Major in Social Science?

A Social Science degree from Plymouth State prepares students for a wide variety of career options in each profession. Plymouth State University focuses on several concentrations within the program:

Anthropology/Sociology: A degree in anthropology prepares a student to study the physical, social and cultural development of humans. They may study the way of life, archaeological remains, language, or physical characteristics of people across the globe. A degree in sociology prepares students to study the interaction between people and how their environment influences them.
Environmental Planning/Geography: Graduates with a degree in environmental planning or geography will find career opportunities in regional planning, industrial location research and teaching.
History: A degree in history prepares students to study every aspect of human society. Their research and skills provide insight to understanding how individuals and groups make the decisions they do and why.
Political Science: Students who pursue a major in political science study the political behavior of people to better understand why they behave as they do and in order to predict future behaviors.
Public Management: Careers for those with public management training encompass both private enterprise and jobs with local, municipal, county, regional, state, federal and international agencies.
Social Science:

For more information, visit Career Services in The Bagley Center.

Sample Job Titles

Air/Water Quality Control
Anthropologist
Archaelogist
Archivist
Cartographer
Demographer
Earth Scientist
Environmental Impact Analyst

Geneaologist
Geologist
Historical Society Staff
Lobbyist
National Parks Staff
Political Campaign Organizer
Research Assistant
Sociologist
Urban Planner

See the U.S. Department of Labor Outlook for a complete list.

Useful Skills for Jobs in the Communications Field

Strong verbal and written communication skills
Critical thinking skills
Strong analytical and research abilities
Ability to manipulate, display and analyze spatial information