School of Social Sciences

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Understanding Our World. Shaping Our Communities.

Are you curious about the cultures, communities, and institutions that shape our world? Do you want to make a difference where you live, work, and serve?

If so, we invite you to discover how the social sciences can help you build a meaningful career and create a lasting impact.

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CAREERS

The social sciences has job opportunities in all sectors of the workforce, from government and education to business and healthcare. Here are just a few examples:

  • Archaeologist
  • Counselor
  • Crime Scene/Forensic Investigator
  • Cultural Heritage Manager
  • Community Services/Healthcare Professional
  • Epidemiologist
  • Social Worker
  • Human Resources Coordinator
  • Market Researcher
  • Police Officer or Detective
  • Public Policy Analyst
  • Training/Development Specialist
  • Urban Planner
  • Victim Advocate/Services Professional

We are experts at investigating culture and community.

Based on your interest and our specialties, we have a diversity of degree options—both concentrated and interdisciplinary—and caring faculty who can help you design your degree to fit your interests and career goals, whether you prefer to work with the public, out in the field, or in a research setting. We welcome you to learn more about our programs.

Programs

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Anthropology

Bachelor of Science with majors in Anthropology and Cross-Cultural Health and Spirituality
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Criminology and Criminal Justice

Bachelor of Science with a major in Criminology and Criminal Justice
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Political Science

Bachelor of Science with majors in Political Science and Organizational Leadership, Master of Public Administration
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Sociology

Bachelor of Science with majors in Sociology and in Social and Behavioral Health
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Forensic Science and Investigation

Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies with a Forensic Science and Investigation pathway, offered in University College

Minors

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Minors that we offer in social sciences make a strategic pairings with a variety of majors and disciplines at UWG.

Certificates

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Fast track your future and seamlessly earn an embedded certificate alongside your major, choose a stand-alone certificate for an additional concentration, or return for a post-baccalaureate certificate.

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Scholarship Opportunities

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Scholarship Opportunities

The School of Social Sciences has many established scholarships to assist you as an admitted student. For information, please consult your areas of interest and review the qualifications.

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CONTACT US

(678) 839-5450 | chass@westga.edu

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