Graduates of the College of Social Sciences find employment opportunities in a wide variety of fields. Here are just a few examples of possible career paths in your chosen field.
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- Education – Teaching, research, administration.
- Museums and Archives – Management and administration, curatorship, conservation, restoration, research, education, libraries, development.
- Archaeology – Cultural resource management, research, excavation, fieldwork.
- Government – Administration, cultural resource management, surveying, site management, excavation, research, museum conservation, legislative compliance review, program management and evaluation, impact assessment, policy analysis, urban planning, translation and interpretation.
- Nonprofit – Administration, program management and development, policy analysis, fundraising and development, research, grant writing, counseling.
- Business – Management, sales/marketing, human resources, public relations.
- Communications – Documentary film production, photography, photojournalism, journalism, writing and editing, publishing.
- Public relations professionals.
- Social media strategists.
- Broadcast journalists.
- Writers and editors.
- Strategic planning professionals.
- Public policy analysts.
- Media relations specialists.
- Communication technology specialists.
- Film and multimedia production professionals.
- Marketing directors.
- Non-profit fundraisers and outreach strategists.
- Grant writers.
- Managers of communication companies.
- Managers of telecommunication companies.
- Intercultural specialists and trainers.
- News media producers and on-air personalities.
- Some graduates also elect to continue their graduate studies in MA, PhD or professional programs, such as law or business, before starting their careers.
- Government – Administrative, Legislative, and Judicial branches of government at local, state, federal, and international levels.
- Education – Administration, teaching, student affairs, counseling, advising.
- Nonprofit Organizations – Administration, program management and development.
- Law – Public interest, family and juvenile, human rights, politics.
- Conflict Resolution – Negotiation, facilitation, community and civic relations, policy analysis.
- Education – K–12 and college teaching, research, administration, evaluation.
- Government – Administration; land and resource management; research on county, state, and national economies; program management and evaluation; impact assessment; policy analysis; statistical agencies; Honolulu Rail Transit Project; U.S. Congress, State Legislature.
- Nonprofit – Administration, program management and development, policy analysis, fundraising and development, research.
- Business – Management, sales and marketing, human resources, banking, insurance, real estate, finance, ‘big data’ consulting firms, airlines.
- Communications – Economic and business journalism.
- Advanced Degrees – Law, public policy, public administration, public health, economics, business, urban planning.
- Education – Teaching, research, administration, counseling, student affairs, library and information science.
- Social Services – Administration, program management, grant writing, outreach, counseling.
- Government – Administration, policy analyst, law making, legislating.
- Business – Management, sales and marketing, human resources, public relations, communications.
- Law – Legal representation, arbitration, judiciary, enforcement.
- Cultural and Labor Organizations – Administration, outreach, programming, research, archiving and curating.
- Communications – Documentary film production, photography, photojournalism, journalism, writing and editing, publishing.
- Nonprofit – Administration, program management and development, policy analysis, fundraising and development, research, grant writing, counseling.
- Environmental Planning
- Resource Management
- Conservation
- Tourism
- Social Policy Development
- Geographic Information Systems and Digital Mapping
- Government and Law – Public policy, research, regional planning, foreign service, law enforcement, legislation.
- Politics – Elected or appointed leadership, campaign management, public advocacy.
- Nonprofit – Administration, management, public relations, fundraising.
- Business – Sales, human resources, management, advertising, public relations.
- Journalism – Editing, reporting, circulation, sales, broadcasting.
- Academia – Research, teaching at all levels of education.
- Sales Representatives – The psychology major can help students acquire a range of interpersonal skills, which can be applied in a number of different sales and marketing positions.
- Advertising Agents – Careers in this field involve researching the target audience for a product, and developing a message and advertising materials based on this research.
- Psychiatric Technicians – Job titles in this area include psychiatric technicians, mental health technicians, and social work assistants. These individuals usually work directly under the supervision and guidance of a licensed professional.
- Market Researchers – People working in the field of market research perform a variety of tasks, including conducting interviews, performing opinion polls, collecting data, and interpreting results.
- Laboratory Assistants – Some settings that might employ psychology lab assistants include university psychology programs, government agencies, and businesses that study human behavior.
- Local Government – City management, financial administration, budget analysis, general services, community affairs.
- State Government – Legislative, Executive, Judicial branches, state agencies and programs.
- Federal Government – Legislative, Executive, Judicial branches, or independent agencies.
- Non-profit – Management, advocacy, program management and evaluation, policy analysis, development.
- Political Support and Lobbying – Advocacy, political action committees, political parties, community engagement.
- Business – Human resources, budget analysis, management, sales and marketing, management consulting.
- International Affairs – Governance, policy making and analysis, public sector reform, poverty reduction, environmental protection, ethics.
- Business – Human resources, management, sales, marketing, public relations, office administration.
- Criminal Justice – Corrections, rehabilitation, law enforcement, judiciary.
- Education – Teaching, research.
- Government – Social statistics, demography, public administration, policy analysis, research, program development, human services, city planning, law enforcement.
- Human Services – Counseling, case management, advocacy, mental health services, programming, administration.
- Social Science Research – Research, data analysis, demography, market research, information sourcing.
- Education
- Economic Development
- Environmental Stewardship
- Food Systems
- Disaster Risk Reduction
- Government
- Historic Preservation
- Housing
- Infrastructure
- Land Use Management
- Planning
- Resource Management
- Transportation
- Non-profit
- Art and Media – Writer, director, producer, filmmaker, journalist, curator and artist, editor.
- Business – Management, sales and marketing, human resources, public relations.
- Education – Professor, researcher, administrator, counselor, teacher.
- Human Services – Child welfare worker, domestic violence victims advocate, substance abuse prevention advocate, clinical social worker, human rights advocate.
- Law or Politics – Lawyer, politician, legislative aide, union representative organizer.
- Non-profit – Administration, program management and development, policy analysis, fundraising and development, research, grant writing, counseling.