- +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
-
De Montfort University
Environmental Quality Management - Master
The programme is open to all graduates/diplomates in science and engineering already working in air/water/waste control.
-
University of Karlskrona/Ronneby
-
University of Notre Dame
Peace Studies
The Kroc InstituteÆs graduate program is organized around four themes: global politics and international norms; culture, war and peace; religion and the ethics of conflict; and conflict analysis and t
-
Université de Moncton
Psychologie - Master
The masters program is typically a two year program with courses from September to April, the first year; then work on the thesis and finally either an intership or a "practicum".
-
University of Santiago de Compostela
International Sectorial Economy
The objective of the International Sectoral Economy programme is the education of executives with a high standard of general and sectoral quantitative analysis, both at enterprises internal level and
-
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Master of Science in Management
Offered through the Embry-Riddle College of Business, the MSM degree provides you with a greater focus on the theory and practice of management.
-
Suffolk University
MEd School Counseling, C.A.G.S.
The school counseling degree seeks to prepare counselors who can contribute meaningfully to the personal, academic and career lives of the students they serve.
-
Palo Alto University
MA in Counseling Psychology - Forensic and Correctional MHC
The Masters degree in forensic and correctional mental health counseling from the Pacific Graduate School of Psychology at Palo Alto University is one of the only online, customized programs of its ki
-
South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary
-
University of Ballarat
-
Buffalo State College (S.U.N.Y.)
Adult Education and Human Resource Development - Master
Buffalo State College is regionally accredited and a member institution of the State University of New York.
-
Pacific Lutheran University
Marriage and Family Therapy
The Master of Arts in Social Sciences (Marriage and Family Therapy) is designed to develop professional skills and clinical competence by means of a systems approach to family therapy with a rigorous
-
Bowie State University
-
Chiba University
Behavioral Science
Chiba University was founded in 1949, unifying several regional former national colleges and schools such as Chiba Medical College and Chiba Normal School.
-
University of South Florida - Sarasota-Manatee
-
Aarhus School of Business, The
Public Governance
Offers an Executive Master's Degree in Public Governance
-
Augustana College
-
University of Oregon
-
Alfred University
-
Western University Of Health Sciences
Health Professions Education
MSHPE teaches the latest principles of didactic and clinical instruction.
-
University of New England
-
California University of Pennsylvania
Counselor Education
Programs are available leading to either an M.Ed./and or Certification in Elementary or Secondary School Guidance or a M.S. in Community Agency Counseling.
-
Bath Spa University
Sociology - Master
Research degrees are awarded through the submission of a thesis and an oral examination.
-
Westfield State College
Psychology
The Dept. of Psychology offers a graduate program in psychology designed to serve the student who plans to enter the applied fields of psychology after receiving the M.A.
-
National Fisheries University
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.