社会科学学士.S.

社会科学

Gain a broad foundation in human behavior while pursuing disciplines in 心理学, 社会学, 刑事司法, 政治科学, 或历史.

Why Study Social Science?

Connect one-on-one with faculty, 的同学, and other professionals through classroom instruction, 实践学习, 和实习:

Develop critical thinking, 写作, and oral presentation skills that are necessary for graduate study or workforce entry.
Engage with faculty and mentors and present undergraduate research at national conferences.
Gain practical experience during various internship opportunities.
Pursue law school or graduate programs in 社会学, 刑事司法, 心理学, 咨询, 法律或社会工作.

Receive personalized attention and top-notch instruction in a supportive environment:

Our Stairs to Success developmental plan for success will guide you through your time at Keystone.
100% of students receive financial aid.
Over 175 scholarships are awarded yearly.

What can I do with a social science degree?

A social sciences degree can be a stepping-stone to a career in any field that encompasses the human condition such as social organizations; racial and ethnic relations; education; family; urban, 农村, political and comparative 社会学; sex and gender roles and relations; criminology; and sociological practice.

职业选择

城市经理
社区组织者
海关检查员
Foreign Service Officer
Labor Relations Specialist
执法
政治学家
Social Studies Teacher

雇主

U.S. 国会
PA州议会
Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce
怀俄明县
斯克兰顿市
Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce

Rosemont College Articulation Agreement

Graduates who earn a degree in 心理学 or Social Science with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 will be assured admission into the Master of Arts 程序 in Counseling at Rosemont College.

联系

杰夫·布劳尔
项目负责人
570-945-8306
杰夫.brauer@bukpm.com

程序

学期地图，学士 (120个学分)
未成年人
大学目录
学费 & 金融援助

项目的目标

Identify the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, 实证研究结果, and historical trends in the social sciences.
Examine research methods in the social sciences, including research design, 数据分析, 和解释.
运用批判性思维, skeptical inquiry and the scientific approach to solve problems related to the social sciences.
应用 social science concepts to personal, social, and organizational issues.
解释的证据, 接受模棱两可, and reflect other values that are the underpinning of the social sciences as disciplines.
Demonstrate information competency through speaking and presenting and the ability to use computers and other technologies.
Examine the complexity of social, cultural, and international diversity.

Successful Giant: Abreham Kittel '18

Kittell 艾伯瑞罕·基特尔，18岁, a Social Science major, began his career as an intern with the late former State Rep. Sid Kavulich and later worked with Rep. 凯尔·马林斯. He is currently a research analyst with the Pennsylvania State Senate Policy Office. Abreham is the 重点大学 2021 Young 校友 Award Recipient.

Exceptional experiences.
巨大的成果.

14:1

Keystone student-to-faculty ratio

7%

increase in jobs over the next 10 years

94%

Keystone students employed or continuing their education within six months of graduation

$63,380

Median annual salary for social science careers

Amazing opportunities—on campus and beyond

From internships and experiential learning opportunities to travel and conferences, you’ll have many opportunities to conduct real-world experiences, work with your peers and mentors in your chosen field, and learn first-hand the latest skills to succeed in the real world.