Troy University's social science major will prepare you to understand and contribute to society in a meaningful way by applying critical and creative thinking, technology and an interdisciplinary perspective to solving practical problems. As a student of social science, you will learn to analyze societal issues, identify improvements, and recommend solutions using statistics and data analysis. You'll learn to communicate effectively and to evaluate individual and community needs. As you develop the ability to analyze complex social problems, you will become able to work toward realistic solutions using awareness, acceptance and appreciation of diversity, social factors and global multicultural perspectives.
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Social science graduates can enter or advance their careers in law, economics, political science, geography or criminal justice agencies.
Under the umbrella of social sciences is a broad spectrum of disciplines, including anthropology, criminology, history, geography, political science, psychology and sociology. With such a range of disciplines, the social sciences don't point to one specific job outcome, begging the question: “What can you do with a social sciences degree?” The answer depends largely on you, your interests and the courses you take for your degree.
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