Social Sciences

Political science is a field within the social sciences that uses scientific methodologies and aims to analyze and predict critical issues that affect our lives every day, including globalization, terrorism, climate change, civil rights and diplomacy.

Industrial-organizational psychology is the application of psychological concepts and practices to a company or organization and its workforce. That means industrial-organizational psychologists help companies by improving hiring and promotion strategies, training and development and much more.

Carlene Estigoy '24 earned her bachelor's in psychology while balancing work, pets and wedding planning. Traveling from Houston, Texas to attend Commencement, she reflected on the flexibility, support and personal growth that defined her academic journey.

There are plenty of career options in the helping professions if you strive to help others live better, whether you want to deliver patient care, help make your community safer or support programs that protect and rehabilitate vulnerable populations.