Social Science (BS)
Change the world—with social science.
Understanding how society and groups function is critical to making a difference in the world, and that’s what a BS in Social Science from SWU will prepare you to do. Whether you are interested in pursuing a graduate degree in fields like data science and law or taking your social science skills into the workplace, the academic, communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills you learn in the Social Science program will serve you well for life.
This flexible, broad-based degree is grounded in a Christian worldview and will give you a solid academic foundation for developing a sophisticated understanding of the social world. The highly customizable Social Science major will help you pursue your interests and career goals. Choose from concentrations in pre-law or general sociology.
Graduate Study
- Data science
- Law
Career Paths
- Aid worker
- Child and family advocate
- Community outreach professional
- Department of Social Services
- International relations
- Justice system case manager
- Lawyer
- Nonprofit professional
- Political scientist
Graduates of the Social Science program will be able to:
- Use multiple theoretical and philosophical perspectives to interpret major long-term societal and social trends.
- Explain personal interactions and how social institutions develop using various theoretical and practical perspectives.
- Employ critical thinking and research skills for interpreting and contributing to current social science research, including performing basic statistical analysis and testing hypotheses.
- Engage in research and practice in the social sciences.
