Broad Field Social Studies is the study of human behavior and its impact on our world. As part of this interdisciplinary major, students will not only study history but will also examine aspects of anthropology, sociology, psychology, and geography. Graduates in this major will be well prepared for graduate school and work in research, government, politics, and education. Students at Bethany may take additional coursework and earn a secondary education licensure in Social Studies.

Opportunities

While there are many occupations related to a such a degree, broad field social study by itself has rarely served primarily as an occupational preparation. Rather, such study allows students to gain a broad perspective on the human condition as taught through the various social sciences and history. This is something that is of great value for intelligent decision making in a democratic society and a primary goal of a liberal arts education. Similarly, a Broad Field Social Studies major also offers students the opportunity to develop important job skills identified by employers as important. Opportunities for the Broad Field Social Studies graduate include:

• Teacher
• Museum Director/Curator at the local, county, state, and national levels
• Archivist
• Living History Interpreter
• Paralegal
• Editor

Areas suited

• Graduate Studies in law, clergy, and higher education
• Business/Finance
• Travel Industry
• Government/Politics
• Military/Diplomatic Service
• Law Enforcement
• Non-profit Organizations