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What can I do with a major in Social Science?

The following list represents a sample of job titles of CSB/SJU graduates with a social science major. This list is by no means complete, but illustrates a broad range of possibilities. (Some jobs require post-baccalaureate degrees.)

Social Welfare Administrator Social Worker Lawyer Personnel Manager
Psychologist Teacher's Assistant Principal Judge
Facility Manager Sales Manager Athletic Coach Social Services Supervisor
Family Therapist Educator Human Resources Loan Application Clerk
School Counselor Insurance Sales Agent Public Relations Specialist Public Services Clerk
Benefits Analyst Proposal Writer Claims Representative

Account Executive

Examples of resources available in the Career Resource Centers for Social Science majors:
Title Author

CSB

SJU

Opportunities in Social Science Marck X    
Careers in Social Science Simpson & Simpson X   
Careers in Criminology Morgan X X
100 Jobs in Social Change MacMillan X
Opportunities in Social Work Careers Wittenberg    X
A Guide to Careers in Community Development Brophy and Shapecots X
Careers in Focus: Social Work Ferguson X
Careers in the Social and Rehabilitation Services Garner X
The Helping Professions: A Career Sourcebook Burger/Youkeles X
Careers in Social Work Ginsberg X
Great Jobs for Sociology Majors Lambert X
The Real Guide to Grad School : Human Social Sciences Clark/Palattella    X

CSB/SJU Social Science:
http://www.csbsju.edu/catalog/2001-2003/Academic_Departments/Social_Science/default.htm

Links for Social Science majors:

Visit the CSB/SJU Career Resource Centers for further information about major selection and career exploration. Career specialists and student career assistants are available to assist you as you research personal interests, values, and skills.

Areas of Employment, Employers, Strategies and Links:

Choose "Information" to find an outline of common career areas, typical employers, and strategies designed to maximize career opportunities. Choose "Links" to find a list of websites that provide information about listed majors and related careers.

Keep in mind that the information sheets and websites are representative of typical career paths associated with each major and not a comprehensive list. You may want to explore information and websites from multiple majors to help you learn about a wide range of career opportunities.
 

Major

Areas of Employment, Employers and Strategies

Links

Economics Information Links
Geography Information Links
History Information Links
Political Science & Government Information Links
Psychology Information Links
Sociology Information Links