- +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
-
Leiden University
MPhil in Psychology
The MSc in Psychological Research is a two-year programme focused on acquiring research skills in a particular field of psychology.
-
University of Jyvaskyla
Sport and Exercise Psychology
Sport and Exercise Psychology is the scientific study of people and their behaviours in sport and exercice contexts and the practical application of that knowledge.
-
Trent University
Psychology
The master’s program leads to the degree(s) of Master of Arts (M.A.) or Master of Science (M.Sc.) depending on the sub-discipline.
-
Yonsei University
-
University of San Jose, Costa Rica
Psychology and Behavioral Science
Throughout our International Post-Graduate School, USJ offers non-residential instruction withminimun on-campus residency to professionals from around the world in the Masters andDoctorate level.
-
Trinity College Dublin
-
West Texas A & M University
-
Sonoma State University
Organization Development
This special-focus masters in psychology provides professional preparation for mid-career individuals interested in learning how to develop more effective and humane organizations.
-
University at Buffalo
Clinical Psychology
The Clinical Psychology doctoral program follows a clinical-science training model.
-
University of St Andrews
-
Professional School of Psychology
Graduate Programs in Psychology
PSP is approved by the State of California. PSP is not engaged in distance or online learning.
-
Senshu University
-
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.
-
Glasgow Caledonian University
-
Suffolk University
PhD in Clinical Psychology
This program balances the scientist and practitioner components of clinical training.
-
University of South Alabama
-
University of New Brunswick - Fredericton
Clinical Psychology
The current doctoral program in clinical psychology is fully accredited by the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) and the American Psychological Association (APA).
-
Catholic University of Eichstatt
-
Seattle University
Existential-Phenomenological Psychology
The Existential-Phenomenological Therapeutic Psychology Program looks at how people live their lives and create meaning out of their experiences.
-
Staffordshire University
-
Widener University
Clinical Psychology - Doctorate
The Institute for Graduate Clinical Psychology offers course of studies and supervised experiences leading to the degree of Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.).
-
Citadel, The
-
LeTourneau University
-
University of Nevada, Reno
-
University of Tennessee - Martin
School Counseling and Mental Health/Community Counseling
School Counseling and Mental Health/Community Counseling.
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.