Career Options
With a degree in social sciences, you’ll open doors in fields ranging from psychology to international relations to urban planning and beyond.
- Archaeologist Field Technician
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Diplomat
- Environmental Specialist
- FEMA Corps Member
- Global Operations Analyst
- Labor Relations Specialist
- Legislative Aide
- Lobbyist
- Policy Analyst
Stats and Facts
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Study Abroad Programs
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Discover Social Sciences Majors and Minors
Pursue your interests with a customizable social sciences program that sets you up for success.
Coursework Highlights
Find courses that give you the knowledge and skills to stand out from the pack.
- AI and Environmental Policy
- Cognitive Psychology
- Environmental Ethics
- Ethnographic Techniques
- Firearms and Impression Evidence
- Forensic Chemical Analysis
- Global Community
- Peace, War and Security
- Psychology of Childhood
- Research in Civic Engagement
Featured Employers
Our graduates land jobs with top employers.
- Accenture
- Embassy of Spain in the U.S. - Education Office
- KPMG
- New York State Senate
- Peace Corps
- Pfizer
- SUNY Upstate Medical University
- U.S. Department of Labor
- U.S. House of Representatives
- Teach for America
As an aspiring physician, I have to understand the social determinants of health that guide medical care. Being in the city of Syracuse gave me the perspective on the joys, struggles and hopes of the people that I will serve.
Louis Smith '23
Citizenship and Civic Engagement B.A. and Biology B.S.
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Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs and College of Arts and Sciences
Clubs and Organizations
Learning happens inside and outside the classroom. Make connections to build your resume and your network.
- Best Buddies International at SU
- Economics Student Association
- Model United Nations Club
- New York Public Interest Research Group
- Psychology Club
- Public Administration and International Relations Association
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