Social Sciences
Continue to main contentThe world needs problem-solvers. SEMO will prepare you to lead.
At SEMO, social science majors gain the tools to make a real-world impact. From shaping policies to solving complex problems, our programs prepare you for diverse and rewarding social science careers. Whether you’re uncovering history, analyzing behavior, or driving innovation, you’ll do that here.
- Choose from anthropology, criminal justice, economics, history, political science, psychology, or sociology—or combine concentrations to create your unique focus.
- Participate in archaeological digs, forensic investigations, internships, and research projects to ensure you’re job-ready from day one.
- Want to solve cold cases? Join Dr. Bengtson and her students, whose work with genomic sequencing, genealogical research, and isotope testing has successfully identified six sets of remains to date.
- Our Online Master of Arts in Applied Behavior Analysis offers a flexible, accredited path to a rewarding career in behavior analysis, providing practical experience and expert guidance to help individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Develop critical thinking, research, and data analysis capabilities that employers value in jobs for social science majors.
- Choose from two specialized criminal justice degree tracks and launch your career with opportunities at top agencies like the FBI, ATF, and local police departments.
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$63K
Anthropologists & Archeologists
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for anthropologists and archaeologists is $63,940.
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$67K
Police and Dective
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for police and detectives is $67,290.
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$128K
Political Scientists
Philosophy majors often work in government and politics. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for a political scientist is $128,020.
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$92K
Psychologist
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for psychologist is $92,740.
Criminal Justice Student
"I've gone through the Law Enforcement Academy here at SEMO, so that's one of the big branches I could take. If I decide to take that path. That's great for me just because I try to help people. That's what being a law enforcement officer is supposed to be, is to help others."
Joshua Chambers
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