- +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
-
Keiser University
Industrial and Organizational Psychology, MS
The Master of Science in Organizational Psychology degree emphasizes behavior of individuals in businesses and organizations to determine how to improve performance and productivity for that organizat
-
Saint Leo University
MSW: Advanced Clinical Practice (3 Year)
The Master of Social Work Program mission is to prepare graduate students for professional advanced practice in becoming leaders through the provision of social work services that promote social and e
-
Rollins College
Mental Health Counseling
The Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling is a 60 semester hour program designed to prepare individuals to become mental health counselors.
-
University of St. Thomas
Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC)
Clinical mental health counselors provide direct counseling services to clients by utilizing psychotherapy approaches and practical problem-solving to support individual, family, and community chang
-
University of Central Florida
Marriage and Family Therapy
The graduate certificate program in Marriage and Family Therapy is designed to provide additional training for counselors and therapists who work with families, couples, and children.
-
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Master of Science in Occupational Safety Management
The Master of Science in Occupational Safety Management provides the safety, health, and environmental professional or aspiring professional with an advanced educational experience to enhance the prac
-
University of South Florida - Sarasota-Manatee
-
Southeastern University
Public Administration
Options: Government Management, Health Services Administration, Nonprofit Management.
-
University of Sarasota,The
Mental Health Counseling
These graduate programs offer a practice-oriented program of study scheduled to permit bus professionals to balance the demands of career, family, and studies.
-
Florida Atlantic University
Graduate program in Counselor Education - Master
Program offers Masters, Specialist and Ph.D.(Fall 05) programs in Counseling. Emphasis on child, adolescent and family interventions in school and clinical settings.
-
Hodges University
Master of Public Administration
The Master of Public Administration (MPA) is a general public sector professional degree program, intended to prepare graduates for managerial roles in government and non-profit enterprises.
-
Stetson University
Marriage, Couple and Family Counseling/Therapy
The Master of Science in Marriage, Couple and Family Counseling/Therapy is CACREP accredited program that requires a minimum number of 60 hours.
-
Florida International University
Graduate Program Sociology/Anthropology - Master
The only program of its kind; both Sociology and Anthropology are integrated into one field. we are located at Miami's only public university.
-
University of North Florida
-
South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary
-
Schiller International University
Postgraduate Programme in Existential Psychotherapy and Counselling - Master
The postgraduate courses are all validated by The University of Sheffield. The New School specialises in the existential approach which combines a psychotherapy training with existential philosophy.
-
Carlos Albizu University
MS in Psychology - School Counseling
Our Master of Science in Psychology infuses multicultural competencies into its curriculum, a critical advantage in training psychology practitioners for today’s world.
-
Nova Southeastern University
Organizational Leadership
Nova Southeastern University is the largest independent University in Florida and a leader in distance education.
-
University of West Florida
Anthropology, M.A.
The Anthropology Master of Arts program prepares graduates for a variety of professional positions and entrance into doctoral programs.
-
St. Thomas University
Guidance and Counseling - Master
The M.S. in Guidance and Counseling program was designed to prepare students for counseling positions in public and and private elementary, middle, and secondary schools.
-
Florida Institute of Technology
Applied Behavior Analysis
The Master of Science degree in Applied Behavior Analysis prepares graduates for employment as Certified Behavior Analysts (CBA) in private, community and state agencies.
-
University of Florida
Rehabilitation Counseling - Master
The Masters Program in Rehabilitation Counseling provides a strong foundation for rehabilitation professionals who wish to work in both public and private sector rehabilitation settings.
-
University of South Florida
Behavioral Health (MPH) or (MSPH)
The Master of Public Health (MPH) Behavioral Health Concentration is a non-thesis degree program that prepares students for a professional career in behavioral health services.
-
Caribbean Center For Advanced Studies
-
Florida Gulf Coast University
Social Work
The MSW program seeks to prepare individuals with a solid foundation in liberal arts and social sciences to become competent, reflective, proactive clinical community practitioners.
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.