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Public Affairs & Social Sciences
What Are Public Affairs & Social Sciences?
Social sciences address a range of human issues. They explore the structure and impact of groups. Social and behavioral scientists examine phenomena from social, cultural, political, technological and biological perspectives. Public Affairs covers a variety of areas including government, corporate responsibility, and information and communications management. In its broadest sense it describes the relationship of organizations with their stakeholders.
Social sciences and public affairs encompass the following fields of study:
- Anthropology – the study of human diversity from a cultural, biological, and historical lens
- Sociology – the study of human social activity
- Psychology – the study of the human mind and behavior
- Social work – an interdisciplinary field of study blending psychology, sociology, ethnic studies and public policy
- Law – the study of the societal rules that govern behavior
- Global studies – an interdisciplinary field studying social, political and cultural relationships across the world
- Political science – the study of political entities and processes
- Emergency management – the study of managing disasters and minimizing their impact
- Public policy – the study of systems of law addressing a given topic
Who Should Study Public Affairs & Social Sciences?
If you plan on studying one of these subjects, you may ideally answer “yes” to the following questions:
- Do I truly enjoy learning about different human processes?
- Am I curious about people?
- Do I enjoy listening to people?
- Could I spend all day reading about, listening to, or writing other peoples’ life stories?
- Do I want to make a difference in the world by doing work that “gives back”?
- Also, you should ideally answer “no” to the following questions: Do people bore me?
- Do I have a low tolerance for socializing?
- Am I drawn to working alone, and being in minimal contact with others?
Types of Social Science and Public Affairs Careers
There are many fields of study within public affairs & social sciences, so there are many career paths from which to choose. Those holding social and behavioral science degrees may find work in:
- Government
- Business
- Law firms
- Non-governmental organizations
- Education
- Private industry
- Nonprofits
- Universities
- Newspapers
- Broadcast television
- Think tanks
- Charitable foundations
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University of Connecticut
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Major focus of the program in industrial/organizational psychology is on research methodology and the application of these skills to problems in personnel, organizational, and human factors psychology
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Northwestern University School of Continuing Studies
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University of Dayton
Psychology - Clinical (M.A.)
The Department of Psychology offers a Master of Arts (M.A.) in clinical psychology, one of only two universities in Ohio offering a terminal master’s degree in clinical psychology.
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Webster University
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University of California - Santa Barbara
Developmental and Evolutionary Psychology
The graduate program in Developmental and Evolutionary Psychology crosses traditional disciplinary lines.
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Endicott College
Applied Behavior Analysis, M.Ed
The M.Ed.
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University of Missouri - Kansas City
Clinical Psychology
The Clinical Psychology program with an emphasis in Health Psychology at UMKC is an APA accredited scientist-practitioner program.
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Pacifica Graduate Institute
M.A./Ph.D Depth Psychology with an Emphasis in Somatic Studies - Master
Students choosing this specialization have a variety of interests, experiences, and callings that have led them to believe that in order to study the psyche one must give primary attention to the body
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Southern Methodist University
Psychology
The mission of SMU’s doctoral program in clinical psychology is to train graduate students based on the best scientific knowledge and methods.
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University of Massachusetts - Amherst
Social/ Personality Psychology
The program is designed to train scientists and teachers who will pursue careers in one of the several different areas represented within the department.
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University of Rhode Island
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Montana State University - Billings
Applied Behavior Analysis
Our ABA classes fit in to the Master of Science in Special Education (MSSE) Advanced Studies, Internship option.
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Wake Forest University
Psychology
Well prepared students who plan to continue to the PhD may wish to receive a broad training before the specialization required at the doctoral level. The Master’s program often gives them
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California Coast University
Master of Science in Psychology
The Master of Science in Psychology degree program is a self-paced learning program, which may be completed totally off campus.
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Ryokan College
Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology - Master
We utilize state-of-the-art technology to teach online with audio and video where you are able to see and hear your professors and they in turn see and hear you in live, online classes.
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University of Rochester
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Western New Mexico University
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International University of Professional Studies
Organizational Development & Transformation
Our Organizational Development and Transformation program prepares practitioners to design and guide projects of transformational change of all sizes and kinds.
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University of Philosophical Research
Graduate Program in Consciousness Studies
UPR's M.A. in Consciousness Studies draws from Ancient Wisdom Traditions, Religion, Philosophy and Science to provide a strong foundation in the study of Human Consciousness.
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Atlantic University
Master of Arts in Transpersonal Psychology
The founding principle of the Master of Arts in Transpersonal Psychology is the recognition of the existence of a dimension to human nature greater than the individual.
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