- +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 South Carolina
-
University of Dayton
-
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
-
University of Bremen
-
Edith Cowan University
-
DePaul University
Sociology
The graduate program in sociology enables students to study sociological principles, ways of knowing, and sociological findings in areas of current interest and commitment.
-
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
-
University of the West
Sociology and Psychology
The Faculty of Sociology and Psychology of Timisoara represents a viable and serious partner of dialogue for all the big universities in Europe, America, Asia and other parts of the world.
-
University College Worcester
Sociology
The postgraduate MA degree is firmly grounded in sociology, emphasising the importance of sociological understanding to our contemporary world.
-
Converse College
-
St. Cloud State University
Social Responsibility
This new interdisciplinary masters degree in Social Responsibility, collaboratively developed by Human Relations, Sociology, American Studies and Women's Studies, addresses a citizen's responsibility
-
Florida State University
Sociology
Stipends of $12,000 per AY and $3,000 in summer(plus tuition waiver) are available competitively for students who serve as teaching assistants or as research assistants on faculty grants.
-
Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies
PhD in Anthropology and Sociology of Development
The Institute´s PhD with a specialisation in Anthropology and Sociology of Development aims to provide students with analytical and methodological tools to explore the social and cultural systems that
-
Texas A&M University
Sociology - Master
The graduate program in sociology prepares students for careers in teaching and research in higher education and for careers in research in the private and public sectors.
-
University of Illinois at Chicago
-
Tulane University
-
Iwaki Meisei University
-
University of Gävle
-
Queensland University of Technology
-
Kansai University
-
Universiti Sains Malaysia
-
Brooklyn College Of The City University Of New York
Sociology
This master of arts program is designed to help students advance their skills in the theories and methods used by sociologists as well as provide in-depth study in a variety of elective areas such as
-
Kinjo Gakuin University
-
Lincoln University (MO)
-
University of Strathclyde
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.