Careers for a Bachelor of Arts in Social Science
The social sciences include a diverse array of subjects that study human beings, their actions, behaviors and interactions. Bachelor of arts degrees in social sciences include several majors such as political science, social work and criminal justice, according to Social Science Degrees website. Graduates with social science bachelor of arts degrees can work in many positions and fields, from economics to political science.
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Sociologist
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Sociologists study cultures, organizations and other groups in order to gain a better understanding of society and social behaviors. Sociologists generally have at least a bachelor's degree in sociology, which is a social science. Frequent job tasks for sociologists include interviewing subjects, recording data, analyzing data and writing reports. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage for sociologists in May 2008 was $68,570.
Anthropologist
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A person who earns a bachelor's degree in the social science of anthropology has the option of becoming a professional anthropologist. The American Anthropological Association defines anthropology as the study of human behavior. Successful anthropologists posses high-level critical thinking abilities, strong communication skills and an aptitude for synthesizing information. Many anthropologists specialize in particular ethnic or geographical groups. Universities, government agencies and non-profit organizations employ anthropologists.
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Historian
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Historians are experts on human behavior in particular time periods. A degree in history or in a particular history such as Americans history or art history affords the degree recipient the opportunity gain the title of historian. Historians analyze artifacts, research text and write about their findings and theories. According to the American Historical Association, historians find employment as writers, researchers, educators and in many other fields. Historians also gain employment in the media field. Cable television channels devoted to history often feature historians as experts on their programs. Some historians spend the bulk of their time in the field finding and analyzing new historical artifacts, while others work on analyzing and findings of others and researching historical documents.
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