Social Science

Description of Major
A broadfield social science major is attractive to students interested in exploring a wider range of social science areas than a specific major generally allows. Social science majors can choos from courses geography, history, political science, sociology, economics or psychology.

Relevant Coursework
Sociology, Geography, History, Political Science, Economics, Psychology (flexibility in these choices)

Current Outlook

Why take Social Science at Carthage?
Carthage students can opt to major in broadfield social science instead of a full major in another social science discipline. Twenty-four credits of concentration are required in a core subject: geography, history, political science, sociology, economics or psychology. Courses are then taken in any or all of these subjects to complete the major.

Any student can complete a broadfield social science major. The major is especially popular with students pursuing middle/secondary education licensure, where a major in a content area is required. Note that broadfield social science does not meet the requirements for a teaching minor for elementary/middle education licensure. In that instance students must complete a teaching minor in a specific field of study.

What can I do with a major in Social Science?

POSSIBLE CAREER PATHS
This list includes careers requiring differing degrees of education and training.

  • Social Researcher
  • Historical Sociologist
  • Sociology Professor
  • Institutional Analyst
  • Social Statistician
  • Urban/Rural Sociologist
  • Community Service Agency Worker
  • Government Worker
  • Research Analyst
  • Educational Sociologist
  • Ethnic Relations Specialist
  • Penologist
  • Demographer
  • Institutional Researcher
  • Clinical Sociologist
  • Human Relations Consultant
  • Family Services Specialist
COMPANIES EMPLOYING CARTHAGE GRADUATES
  • Burlington High School - Social Studies Teacher
  • Wilmot High School - History Teacher
  • International School, Honduras - Social Science Teacher
  • The Beco Group - Human Resources Recruiter
  • Alliance for the Mentally Ill - Case Manager
CARTHAGE SOCIAL SCIENCE MAJORS HAVE PURSUED GRADUATE STUDIES IN
  • Divinity
  • Education