Careers for Social Science in Education

There is a wide array of career options for social science in education. Narrowing down the career path of choice depends on what piques a person's interest.

School Teacher

In social studies, children learn about various aspects of society, including people, societies, ways of life and even how humans interact with one another.

Research

Researchers have responsibilities such as collecting data, interviewing individuals for demographic information or performing investigations in the field.

Administration

School or college administrator, such as a principal or assistant principal, is an additional career option for the field of social sciences in education.

Teaching at the College Level

Many college teachers have a doctorate, or at the very least, at master's degree. Courses in social science offered to students include anthropology, political science, geography, history and social work.

Salary Information and Data

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics website (see Reference) includes the median salary information as well as other data that pertains to individuals in the social science field of study.

References

• University of Maryland University College
• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
• University of Central Florida

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