Welcome to the Social Sciences Career Community!
Step into the dynamic realm of the social sciences, where the exploration of human behavior, societies, and the intricacies of our interconnected world takes center stage. Whether you are an experienced professional seeking new horizons or an aspiring enthusiast eager to make a meaningful impact, the social sciences industry beckons with diverse opportunities. From sociology and psychology to anthropology and beyond, this field empowers individuals to unravel the mysteries of human existence, challenge perspectives, and drive positive change.
Here you will find career-related information such as blogs, jobs, resources, courses, and events specific to Social Sciences topics to help you embrace your career and academic journey!
Getting Started
Social science degrees generally focus on a specific area within the field. Some popular jobs include sociologist, criminal justice professional, economist, social worker, political scientist, and more! Consider your interests and goals when selecting a social science career, then research the educational requirements for each path.
DATA USA provides a expansive data reports related to occupations in Social Sciences. Explore this report to view occupation types, salary, job locations, job industries, diversity in hiring, and more!
Social science majors are present in almost every industry or business sector. The skills and qualifications of a social science professional are what employers look for when looking for candidates to fill in job openings in almost every industry! The industry with the highest number of of employed social scientists included the federal government, state government, local government, and scientific consulting firms!
While pursuing your master’s degree online at SNHU, there are a wide variety of career options specifically for graduate-level students to explore! Check out the resources and links provided:
- Check out this article on The Value of a Graduate Degree in the Social Sciences and Humanities
- Review the article on 10 In-Demand Jobs That Require a Master’s Degree.
- Review this article from InsideHigherEd that share free resources and tips to support graduate students & postdocs.
- Check out this article on how to market your masters when you apply for jobs.
- Review these Indeed Career Guides: Tips for Success if You Have a Master’s Degree But Can’t Find A Job and Top 10 Benefits of Earning a Master’s Degree.
- Best Companies for Graduate Student Internships: View this short list of companies that often post graduate-level internship opportunities.
- Other companies that often promote graduate-level internship programs:
| Company | Internship Focus |
|---|---|
| Amgen | R&D, Global Supply Chain |
| Intel | IT, Technical |
| BCG | Data Science, Consulting, Engineering |
| Microsoft | IT, Data Science, Management |
| JP Morgan | Finance, Management, Data Science |
| TikTok | Social Media, IT, Data Science |
| Dell | IT, Management, Finance |
| Walmart | MBA, Finance, Management, HR |
| CVS | Finance, Data Science, Management, Health |
| Walgreens | Corporate, HR, Health |
Explore Careers By Major
What Can I Do With This Major? features 100 major profiles with information on common jobs and career paths, types of employers that hire in the field, and strategies to maximize opportunities. Scroll to the bottom of each profile for links to professional associations, occupational outlook information, and job search resources.
How To Gain Relevant Experience For Your Career Search
Often times students and alumni find themselves in a tough spot when certain job applications have the dreaded “X number of years of experience required” noted. A lot of people think “How can I get more hands on experience for the job I am applying for?” There are in fact ways a wide variety of options and strategies you can utilize to gain experience in your chosen field, and demonstrate to future employers you have the experience and skills to be successful in the position you are applying to! Knowing the types of experiences available can help you determine which ones are right for you based on your interests and career goals.
- Check out the How Students Can Gain Hands-on Relevant Experience Guide!
- Check out our available “How to Gain Experience to Land the Job you Want” video!
- Review our “Reframing The Narrative Guide”. This workbook helps career changers and job seekers identify and showcase transferable skills from any role.
- Top Virtual Volunteer Opportunities for Students
- Idealist
- Volunteer.gov
- VolunteerMatch
- CatchAFire
- CitizenScience.gov
- Free and Charitable Clinics and Charitable Pharmacies – Healthcare
- American Red Cross
- American Heart Association Volunteers
- AARP Volunteer Opportunities
- Social Work Volunteer Opportunities
- I Am Cyber Safe Volunteers
- Cyber Volunteer Resource Center
- GitHub – Open source STEM projects looking for volunteers
- Virtual Internships
- CitizenScience.gov Catalog
- SciStarter – Project finder in the sciences
- SNHU & Forage Job Simulations – Open to all majors. View the “Gain Experience” section on any Career 360 community page!
- Parkey Dewey Micro-Internships
- Hub Spot Micro-Internships
- Search job board sites like SNHU Handshake or Indeed for “Temporary, Part-time” opportunities
- US Dept of Labor – Seasonal Opportunities
- SeasonalJobs.com
- Federal Internship Portal
- View the federal page for hiring paths and opportunities for Students & Graduates
- Career 360 Internship Page
- ApprenticeshipUSA
- Difference between an Apprenticeship Program and a Internship Program
- Experiential learning is a short-term educational professional development or training experience opportunity that allows students to explore professional development; certification preparation and/or professional practice experiences, completing a minimum of 60 hours in that experience:
- Be sure to talk with your academic advisor about experiential learning or elective courses for your degree program, and how to register/enroll!
- Pathwaystoscience.org
- Public Service Jobs Directory – Search for “fellowships”
- ProFellow
- AMA Fellowship Database
- Employers with Dedicated Early Career Programs
- SNHU has compiled a short list of early career development and leadership rotational programs with nationwide organizations for students & alumni to explore!
- The U.S. National Science Foundation Research Experiences
