Online Social Science Degree Programs

Online graduate and undergraduate degree programs in behavioral science, history, economics, political science, women's studies, psychology, sociology, human services, and more.

Social Science Careers

"We are approaching a new age of synthesis. Knowledge cannot be merely a degree or a skill. It demands a broader vision, capabilities in critical thinking and logical deduction without which we cannot have constructive progress." --Li Ka Shing

Social science covers a broad range of fields: behavioral science, history, economics, geography, political science, women's studies, psychology, sociology, theology, library science, human services, urban and regional planning, market research, and more. What do all these fields have in common? They offer insight into individuals, groups, and institutions by studying how they respond to change, make decisions, or wield power.

Social Science Degrees and Career Training

Traditionally, jobs in this field require advanced degrees, usually at least a master's degree if not a PhD. In most social science careers, research dominates the work, thus career training involves learning how to gather information and form theories based on it. This information may come from interviews, questionnaires, field investigations, or even laboratory experiments. Learning how to analyze and interpret data is vital, so coursework typically involves statistics, mathematics, and quantitative research methods. While studying, many budding social scientists also take on internships or volunteer at museums, historical societies, government agencies, or other organizations to gain important field experience.

Online Social Science Degrees

Online bachelor's degrees, online master's degrees, or online certificates in social science can provide you with valuable career skills as well as critical thinking, reasoning and writing skills traditionally prized by employers. Taking an online degree program can allow you to earn your degree or upgrade your skills without interrupting your current career. In fact, studying social sciences can help in a variety of careers, including positions outside of the social sciences, since students learn about communication, logic, systematic work habits, as well as the ability to sort through complex issues. As most social science jobs require further education and training, bachelor's degrees and certificates may only offer limited career opportunities. However, a bachelor's degree or certificate can be a good way to get an entry-level position such as an assistant, management trainee, or market analyst. In turn, you can always continue your education while working or go back to school at a later date if it proves necessary.

Social Science Job Opportunities

As of 2006, about 18,000 social scientists worked in the United States. Many teach in addition to conducting their field work, although this does vary among the different disciplines--for example, those working in history teach far more often than those employed in most of the other social science fields. Opportunities remain best for those with higher education, and salaries often correspond to the degree: in 2007, those with bachelor's degrees started earned a salary between $28,862 and $35,572, those with master's degrees started at $43,731, and those with PhDs started at $52,912. Having prior experience in addition to a degree can boost those numbers even further. Salaries also vary by specialty, with historians earning a median salary of $54,630 and political scientists earning $90,050.

The social sciences encompass a wide variety of topics for study including:

Economics Market Research Research Analyst Urban Planning Geography History Library Science

Psychology Political Science Archaeology Anthropology Religion Sociology Theology

WorldWideLearn.com features accredited online education degree programs offered by leading universities and colleges. Browse the links below to find the education degree that's right for you:

Online Degrees in Psychology and Counseling

Online degree programs in counseling and psychology from accredited universities and colleges:

Behavioral Science	Behavioral Science, Behavioral Analysis and more
Counseling	Addiction Counseling, Marriage and Family Services, School Counseling, Pastoral Care and more
Psychology	Educational Psychology, Organizational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Sport Psychology and more

Online Degrees in Sociology and Social Service

Online degree programs in human services and sociology from accredited universities and colleges:

Human Services	Online Human Services Degrees in Social Policy Analysis, Health Care, Community Services and more
Social Sciences	Social Sciences Degrees with concentrations in economics, sociology, psychology and more
Sociology	Distance Learning and Online Degrees in Sociology

Online Degrees in Social Science

Online degree programs in politics, economics, history and more from accredited universities and colleges:

Economics	Political Economy, Strategy and Economics, Business Economics and more
History	Online Bachelors Degrees, Associate and Masters Degrees in History
Journalism & Communications	Journalism, Media Management, Strategic Communications, and more
Linguistics	World Languages, Morphology, Phonetics, Phonology, Syntax and more
Political Science	Diplomacy, Military Science, International Relations and more

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