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
Career Options(Some occupations may require further education/licensure) |
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| Account Executive Anthropologist Appraiser Archeologist Archivist Campaign Manager Case Manager Commercial Underwriter Community Organizer Consultant Correctional Worker |
Curator Editor Education Administrator Family Service Advocate Historian Human Resources Manager Lawyer Lobbyist Operations Manager Paralegal Police Officer |
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Where are OSU Social Science alumni working?(Data obtained from LinkedIn) |
| Librarian, Deschutes Public Library Lawyer, Innovative Law Group Outreach Coordinator, Heart N’Home Hospice & Palliative Care Parks & Open Space Planning Manager, City of Eugene Community Health Worker, PeaceHealth Region Operations Manager, U.S. Bank City Administrator, City of Harrisburg Case Manager, State of Oregon Research Analyst, Wellness & Education Board of Central Oregon Mayor, City of Redmond Training & Development Specialist, State of Oregon Editor, Harvest House Publications Criminal Justice Consultant, Migima LLC Policy Analyst, ECONorthwest |
Where have OSU students participated in experiential learning (internships/research/etc.)? |
| Latino Community Association Layman Fellowship - OSU St. Vincent De Paul Sisters Park and Recreation Summer Adventure Camp UAE Expatriation Project Bend Bulletin Laboratory for American Conversation The Environmental Center |
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.