At OSU-Cascades, students can pursue a social science degree with an option in law and society, cultures and identities, community development and leadership, humans and the environment, or a general social science option. Students will investigate the social and cultural dynamics in our communities, explore how these dynamics impact the development of sustainable communities, and examine how effective community leadership impacts positive social change.
Degree: B.A./B.S. in Social Science
Public Service and Nonprofit
- Community Development Specialist
- Social and Human Services Manager
- Nonprofit Program Coordinator
- Public Policy Analyst
Education and Research
- Research Analyst
- Academic Advisor or Educational Program Coordinator
Law and Advocacy
- Pathway to Law School
- Police Officer
- Human Rights Advocate
- Policy Advisor
- Mediator or Conflict Resolution Specialist
Environment and Sustainability
- Environmental Policy Analyst
- Sustainability Coordinator
- Urban Planner
Business and Media
- Corporate Social Responsibility Manager
- Public Relations Specialist
- Journalist or Communications Coordinator
- Data Analyst
Global and Cultural Affairs
- International Relations Specialist
- Humanitarian Aid Worker
- Cultural Consultant
- Diversity and Inclusion Manager
Parks and Open Space Planning Manager, City of Eugene, Oregon
Librarian, Deschutes Public Library
Policy Analyst, ECONorthwest
Editor, Harvest House Publications
Sustainability Coordinator, Old Mill District
Attorney, Innovative Law Group
Chief of Staff, Oregon State Senate
Training and Development Specialist, State of Oregon
Research Analyst, Wellness and Education Board of Central Oregon
Bend Bulletin
Laboratory for American Conversation
Latino Community Association
Layman Fellowship - OSU
National Parks
St. Vincent De Paul
Sisters Park and Recreation
Summer Adventure Camp
The Environmental Center
UAE Expatriation Project
Job Search
In addition to our general job, internship, and volunteer search resources, below are some industry specific resources to help you search for opportunities in social science. Don't forget the important process of researching employers and networking with professionals in companies/organizations that you are interested in.
Research Resources
Graduate School
In addition to our general Graduate/Professional School resources, utilize the following resources for researching advanced degrees in Social Science.
- U.S. News and World Report Best Social Science and Humanities Programs, Public Policy Programs, Public Health Programs, Cultural History Programs, Political Science Programs, Sociology Programs, Environmental Sciences
Professional Associations
Involvement in professional associations can expand your network, keep you up to date on current trends in the field, and give you access to additional job and internship opportunities.
- National Council for the Social Studies
- American Anthropological Association
- National Communication Association
- American Council of Learned Societies
- American Historical Association
- Association of American Geographers
- American Political Science Association
- Americal Sociological Association
- American Philological Association
Additional Resources
Career Development Center
The Career Development Center is here to help you navigate your future path.