- +1 624 518 1345
- [email protected]
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
Refine Your Search
Sponsored Degree Programs
-
University of New Brunswick - Fredericton
-
University of Manitoba
Economics
The Department of Economics offers a full range of modern programs from a variety of critical perspectives.
-
Simon Fraser University
Psychology of Education
It is designed for students interested in studying theories, basic and applied research, and research method in the psychology of education.
-
Trent University
Applied Modelling & Quantitative Methods
Applied Modelling and Quantitative Methods is an interdisciplinary program which provides for study towards an M.Sc. or M.A.
-
University of Guelph
-
University of Western Ontario
Cognition
Cognition is concerned with the central processors for information-handling.
-
Carleton University
-
University College of Cape Breton
Community Economic Development
The goal of the University College of Cape Breton (UCCB) Master of Business Administration in Community Economic Development [MBA (CED)] program is to create a learning environment for people currentl
-
University of Alberta
Rural Economy
Graduate education provides an excellent background for careers in private business, government service or research.
-
Simon Fraser University at Harbour Centre
Aging and the Built Environment
The Masters Program in Gerontology prepares students for research and professional positions in a number of different employment settings.
-
University of Northern British Columbia
-
Brock University
-
McGill University
Epidemiology and Biostatistics
The Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics offers opportunities for graduate training in four different programs: Ph.D.; M.Sc. (thesis or non-thesis); and Diploma.
-
University of Calgary
Anthropology
The Department of Anthropology and Archaeology embraces an integrative approach, with a focus on the fields of archaeology, biological anthropology, and social and cultural anthropology.
-
Acadia University
Graduate programs in Political Science
Our department offers a number of interesting and challenging academic programs for those students with an affinity for the study of politics.
-
Queen's University, Ontario, Canada
Epidemiology
This program aims to provide students with the educational opportunities needed to acquire the knowledge, attitudes and methodological skills necessary to participate in health services or epidemiolog
-
McMaster University
-
Trinity Western University
Counselling Psychology
A two-year MA degree program offering two tracks: Community Counseling and School Counseling.
-
Lakehead University
-
University of Ottawa
-
University of Regina
-
Brandon University
Rural Development
Rural areas face considerable challenges in a rapidly changing society.
-
University of Winnipeg
This article provides a brief overview of the benefits of and differences between English as a Second Language (ESL) programs and Intensive English Programs (IEPs).
This article outlines the different types of US institutions and a few types to choose the best type for you.
This article outlines some of the United States’ most broad and common social norms and gives tips for interacting with them.
Learn more about the field of business administration, management, and operations in the U.S.
To master the TOEFL, one must practice and prepare for it over time. The following article provides advice for practicing and preparing for the TOEFL.