Bradley Said:

What can you teach if you have a Social Science degree, not a Social Studies degree?

We Answered:

Social Sciences Degree: Anthropology, economics, political science, education, history, sociology, psychology and other human sciences.

Floyd Said:

What is the most practical coursework to compliment a social science degree?

We Answered:

I think that Economics, Statistics and Business Management is best in that order.

Jordan Said:

What would be the difference between a Social science degree and a Psychology degree?

We Answered:

Well, for one thing Social Science is a broad term that refers to the study of any social phenomena or behavior. Political Science, Economics, Gender Studies, Geography even...all of these may be considered social sciences...but they aren't necessarily behavioral sciences.

Psychology, Anthropology, and Sociology are the three big behavioral sciences (some people include economics but I don't). So if you have a behavioral science degree, it usually means that you have a broad range of studies in all three of these areas without focusing on one specific discipline.

So the primary difference between a counselor with a Behavioral Science vs. a Psychology degree is just area of focus.

If you are asking which is better...at the bachelors level it doesn't really make a difference. Behavioral Scientists would be more adept to deal with how social and cultural issues affect the individual (which is mostly what counselors do), but a Psychologist would be more skilled with individual emotional, behavioral, or psychiatric problems (which mostly the expertise of a clinical psychologist with a PhD).

Craig Said:

what sort of job can you get with an applied social science degree?

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Applied social sciences are those academic social science disciplines, professions and occupations which seek to use basic social science knowledge, particularly from sociology, economics and political science, and to a lesser extent psychology, social psychology and anthropology to make an impact on the daily life of communities, organizations and persons. Some authorities would also include portions of economics, and in particular economic analysis and economic planning as applied social sciences. (Others tend to see economics not as a social but as natural science, more comparable in some respects to physics.) Social work, public health, urban planning, and public administration may have been the original applied social sciences in the U.S. All arose out of social reform movements of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Management, community organization, social planning, policy analysis, epidemiology, community medicine, and strategic planning are some of the many related applied social sciences to arise from this base.

Veronica Said:

What are my options job wise with a social science degree or Legal Studies degree?

We Answered:

first of all, any bachelor's degree can open doors in even in unrelated fields, so that addresses the general opportunities.

as for the other degrees, it really varies by state (assuming you are in the u.s.)... in north carolina, psychology affords you the opportunity to work in the fields of mental health as a case manager or other similar positions... you really need a doctorate to take full advantage of a psych degree. sociology lends to research and teaching as well as some human service positions.

criminal justice can position you to work with law firms and/or district attorneys, law enforcement and corrections positions or other government (local/state/federal) positions, especially if you are pursuing law school.

the best way to find out specifics in your area is to contact the school you are attending and find out what positions they are posting for each of the degrees/departments you are considering.