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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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Sponsored Degree Programs
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Mills College
Public Policy
Located in the dynamic and diverse San Francisco Bay Area, Mills College offers MPP students small, collaborative classes led by distinguished faculty with real-world experience.
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California State University, Los Angeles
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California State University, Bakersfield
Anthropology
During this two-year MA program, students engage in a research-based program of individualized study dealing with the behavior of people and/or cultures.
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University of California - Merced
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California State University, Fullerton
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California Graduate Institute
Marriage and Family Therapy
This program offers an in-depth understanding of the therapeutic process, primarily through the applied clinical application of psychodynamic theory and technique.
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California State University, Long Beach
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Pepperdine University
Ed.D. in Organization Change
The Organization Change concentration focuses on the broad field of organization change.
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Chapman University
School Psychology
The Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) Program in School Psychology is for candidates who wish to work as school psychologists with children from preschool through high school.
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Ryokan College
Clinical and Counseling Psychology - Doctorate
The program is designed with the belief that a thorough understanding of the comprehensive body of psychological knowledge, skills and attitudes is essential for professional practitioners.
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Antioch University Los Angeles
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Santa Barbara Graduate Institute
Clinical Psychology Emphasis in Prenatal and Infant Psychology - Master
Santa Barbara Graduate Institute offers masters and doctoral degrees in Clinical Psychology with specialization in the leading edge fields of Prenatal & Infant Psychology and Somatic Psychology.
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Stanford University
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Hope International University
International Development
This program is presented in cooperation with Food for the Hungry International.
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Claremont Graduate University
Politics and Policy - Doctorate
The Department of Politics and Policy weaves broad theoretical concerns about politics and political values with more focused questions of applied policy analysis.
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University of California - San Diego
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Huron International University
Ph.D. and M.A. Programs in Clinical Psychology
An applied program designed for the working adult, our Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology meets the educational requirements for licensure by the California Board of Psychology.
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Palo Alto University
J.D. /Ph.D. Joint Program in Psychology and Law
This program is a collaboration between Pacific Graduate School of Psychology, Palo Alto University (PAU) and Golden Gate University School of Law (GGU) leading to a Ph.D.
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California State University, East Bay
Anthropology
M.A. in Anthropology is designed to promote the study of the human species by providing a cross-cultural and time-depth study of humanity as the product of both evolutionary and cultural conditions.
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Antioch University Santa Barbara
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Institute of Transpersonal Psychology
Psy.D. in Spiritually Oriented Clinical Psychology
The Institute of Transpersonal Psychology's (ITP) Psy.D.
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Central Michigan University
Graduate Certificate, General Administration
The General Administration Concentration is designed to serve the needs of a very heterogenous group of students.
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John F Kennedy University
Counseling Psychology - Holistic (MA)
The Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology – Holistic degree program builds on the foundation of counseling theory and practice to add a holistic perspective that integrates body, mind, spirit, and c
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California State University, Chico
Social Work
Each year we accept applications for two MSW programs: (a) the Two-Year Program begins each fall semester; and (b) the One-Year Advanced Placement Program for eligible graduates of CSWE-accredited bac
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California State University, Stanislaus
Public Administration
The Master of Public Administration Degree is offered by the Department of Politics and Public Administration.
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