The NMU School of Social Sciences is a highly regarded academic school within the university which provides university degrees in the field of social sciences. The NMU School of Social Sciences offers programs in several majors including renowned majors like Economics and exclusive majors like English, Mass communication, History, Sociology and Journalism.

 

Social science online courses that are part of an online degree program in social science are typically the same as those available in any campus-based setting, except that the students are expected to participate in viewing online presentations, and take quizzes and examinations on a web-based platform. Social science accredited online programs gives students some flexibility with their schedules so they may well complete their coursework in their own time.

 

The most popular jobs available for those with a social science degree include researchers, administrators and counselors. It's been reported, at the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Handbook, that approximately 41 % of social scientists worked for federal, State and local governments. The general employment is expected to grow fast for occupations in this field.

 

At the NMU School of Social Sciences we regularly review and improve the university degree courses and update them where necessary to ensure that we meet the needs of both our graduating students and their potential employers. The industry for this field of education offers lucrative career opportunities with an ever-growing demand for new graduates in the industry.

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Sociology seeks to understand all aspects of human social behavior, including the behavior of individuals as well as the social dynamics of small groups, large organizations, communities, institutions, and entire societies. Read more

Sociologists are typically motivated both by the desire to better understand the principles of social life and by the conviction that understanding these principles may aid in the formulation of enlightened and effective social policy.

The Sociology major consists of a core curriculum plus elective courses intended to provide breadth of exposure to the variety of areas encompassed by sociology. Some of the major topics covered in sociology include Sociology, Fundamentals of Inequality, Essential Statistics in Social Science, Social Psychology, Contemporary Social Theory, Urban Sociology and advanced concepts like Advanced Sociology, Methods of Analysis in Inequality, Applied Social Psychology, Contemporary Social Theory Application, Industrial Sociology leading towards bright prospects as a Sociologist. All of these topics provide an intellectual background for students considering careers in law, medicine, non-profit organizations, business, consulting, academia, or just about any other profession. Read less