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Social ScienceB.A.

Study what you love, create your own curriculum and build the skills you need to thrive in any career.

From anthropology and geography to sociology and economics, the social sciences offer a world of fascinating topics. With a B.A. in Social Science from UND, you can combine your fields of interest and create your own unique program of study that will enable you to examine any issue from multiple diverse perspectives.

Program type:
Major
Format:
On Campus or Online
Est. time to complete:
4 years
Credit hours:
120

Why earn a degree in social science?

Application Deadlines
Fall:
Feb. 1* | April 15^
Spring:
Dec. 15
Summer:
May 1

*Freshman Priority Deadline
^Transfer Priority Deadline

To succeed in today's competitive job market, you need outstanding skills in communication, problem solving, teamwork and critical thinking. The B.A. in Social Science can also be completed at UND and will build your skills in those areas while you explore how our complex human world works. This versatile bachelor's degree offers many career choices and opens the doors to a variety of employment options.

The online flexibility of the social science degree makes it a popular choice for transfer students looking to earn a bachelor's degree. The B.A. in Social Science can be completed through UND's online enroll anytime courses.

Build Your Own Bachelor's Degree

In collaboration with your academic advisor, you'll create your own interdisciplinary curriculum and pursue your interests. Choose classes from:

  • Anthropology
  • Communication
  • Criminal Justice
  • Economics
  • Geography
  • History
  • Political Science
  • Psychology
  • Sociology

You can also focus on a particular theme through directed study in:

  • Health and Human Services
  • Economic and Political Science Studies

Social Science at UND

  • Study abroad in Brazil, Belize, China, Chile, Spain, Ireland or Mexico.

  • Collaborate with faculty members on research and present your results.

  • Join the University's Mock Trial Team and argue cases in front of a panel of experts.

  • Gain real-world experience by taking on an internship.

Careers in Social Science 

100K

Annual median salary for medical and health services managers

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Medical and Health Services Managers

12%

Anticipated job growth for paralegals and legal assistants

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Paralegals and Legal Assistants

Most Flexible College Degree

A degree in social science will take you anywhere you want to go, because you'll have the communication and problem-solving skills that employers prize. Your academic advisor will help you identify your skills and interests and determine the best career path for you.

Career options for social science majors include:

  • Academic advisor
  • Account manager
  • Case manager
  • Claims adjuster
  • Commercial underwriter
  • Consultant
  • Customer advocate
  • Disabilities determination specialist
  • Paralegal
  • Program manager
  • Service manager
  • Teacher
  • Mental health technician

When You Major in Social Science

A Social Science degree gives you the strategic skills you need, including:

  • Strategic Planning
  • Event Planning
  • Fundraising
  • Project Management

UND Social Science Major Alumni

Social Science alumni have gone on to a variety of successful careers with:

  • UnitedHealth Group
  • Unitarian Universalist Society
  • Wells Fargo & Company
  • A&H Cartage, Inc.
  • AFLAC, Inc.
  • Anchor Plastics, Inc.

Social Science Courses

PSYC 362. Psychology and Law. 3 Credits.

Psychological examination of the legal system, including what psychologists have learned about the law, the many different legal topics psychologists study, and the great promise that psychology holds for improving the legal system. Prerequisite: PSYC 111. F, odd years.

POLS 404. Urban Politics and Administration. 3 Credits.

Analysis of the socio-economic context of urban America and its impact on politics, policy, and administration. Prerequisite: POLS 115. S.

SOC 253. Delinquency and Juvenile Justice. 3 Credits.

This course focuses on theoretical explanations for the causes, dynamics, and consequences of juvenile delinquency. Students will explore a justice system specifically designed to handle American youth and will be introduced to basic terminology relating to juvenile delinquency and the juvenile justice system. F,S.

SOC 335. Families in a Changing Society. 3 Credits.

An exploration of how family forms, norms, and theories have changed over time; the social forces that influence families at each of the major life stages (such as courtship, marriage, parenthood, old age); how statuses such as race, class, gender, and sexuality influence a person's opportunities for family formation and experiences within families; and the social policies that help or hinder family functioning. F.

HIST 424. European Witch Trials. 3 Credits.

An examination of the development and content of European witch-beliefs and persecution, from their origins in antiquity and the middle ages through the dawn of the modern era. Emphasis upon witchcraft as a social, legal, and cultural phenomenon. S, odd years.

ECON 338. International Economics. 3 Credits.

Economic basis for gain in international trade; capital and population movements; international disequilibrium and the process of balance-of-payments adjustments; tariffs, underdeveloped countries. Prerequisites: ECON 201 and ECON 202. F,S.

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