Central's social science program encourages you to develop knowledge and skills in several disciplines. If you desire a broadly based experience in the social sciences, this major may be where you belong! A critical element of the program is recognizing relationships among the disciplines, including history, economics, political science, sociology and psychology.
A social science major gives you a solid background for many career options. Graduates have become social studies teachers, deputy sheriffs and youth leaders. The major offers you the opportunity to take courses across a number of areas, creating a customized plan of study that best suits your academic needs. It is particularly appropriate for prospective social studies teachers at the secondary level.
Students are encouraged to study abroad with Central College to enhance their development as global citizens. Academic opportunities and internship programs also are available in Chicago, Washington, D.C., and New York City. Learn more about Central’s study abroad programs.
Law student Hannah Hirl ’19 has no objections to pursuing her undergraduate interests in sociology and political science in new ways.
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Majors go on to graduate school in a number of fields, studying education, sociology and more.
Social science students also gain experience through internships that prepare them for future employment or entrance into graduate school.
Want to find out more about Social Science at Central? Contact us to learn more about this discipline and our other strong academic programs.
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