Social Sciences B.A.
Social Sciences
What can I do with this major?
Related Career Titles
Search for potential careers/jobs with these position titles.
History & Political Science
- Project Specialist
- Program Assistant
- Event Planner
- Resource Specialist
- Legislative Analyst
- Community Relations
- Training Specialist
- Volunteer Coordinator
- Community Liaison
- Research Assistant
- Field Organizer
- Activist
- Archivist
- Client Liaison
- Legal Advocate
Sociology & Psychology
- Community Outreach Coordinator
- Program Evaluator
- Advocacy Specialist
- Student Recruiter
- Community Supervision Officer
- Activities Coordinator
- Human Services Technician
- Health Educator
- Protective Services Specialist
- Administrative Specialist
- Volunteer Services Manager
- Animal Cruelty Officer
Explore Career-Specific Websites
www.usajobs.gov/ | www.governmentjobs.com | www.neh.gov | www.worldwidelearn.com/guide-to/social-science
Professional Organizations
Affiliate yourself with groups to network and learn about the field:
- Sociology Club (UHD)
- Pre-Law Association (UHD)
- Webb Historical Society (UHD)
- Pi Gamma Mu -- International Social Sciences Honor Society
- Psychology Club (UHD)
- National Social Science Association
Graduate School Considerations *Programs not offered at UHD
- Masters in Non-profit Management
- Master of Education in Counseling
- Master of Public Policy*
- Master of Business Administration
- Juris Doctorate (Law School)*
- Master of Social Work*
- Masters of Art in Political Science*
Community Partnerships
Research local organizations offering internships/field experiences to students pursuing a Social Sciences degree.
- ACLU of Texas
- Bering Omega
- Allied-THA
- HAWC
- DePelchin Children’s Center
- Neighborhood Centers
- The Dēmos Center for the Public Sector
- St. Luke’s Episcopal Health System
- The Council on Recovery
- Catholic Charities
- Mercer Society
- Univision Radio
- Houston Press
- VITAS
- Houston Food Bank
- Planned Parenthood
- Big Brothers Big Sisters
- M.D. Anderson
- NAMI
- TRIAD
- KPRC TV2
- Covenant House
- Project C.U.R.E.
- The Point Group
- ESPN 97.5
- CHOSEN Clinic
- JMG Magazine
- Interfaith Ministries
- The City of Houston
- Boys & Girls Club
- Houston Public Library
- Houston Public Media
What is a Social Sciences degree?
The Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in Social Sciences are interdisciplinary
degrees that prepare the undergraduate with a general foundation across the social
sciences, and the experience of deeper inquiry in at least two emphasis areas of study
within the social sciences.
Emphasis Areas:
- History
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Sociology