{"id":82065,"date":"2022-08-03T12:43:03","date_gmt":"2022-08-03T19:43:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/?page_id=82065"},"modified":"2025-03-31T16:39:09","modified_gmt":"2025-03-31T23:39:09","slug":"social-sciences","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/social-sciences\/","title":{"rendered":"Social Sciences"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-9tivwsx-97753b256ab14c3a7b0f24083cc2d999\">\n.avia-section.av-9tivwsx-97753b256ab14c3a7b0f24083cc2d999{\nbackground-repeat:no-repeat;\nbackground-image:url(https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2022\/08\/SOU-Social-Sciences-Southern-Oregon-University.jpg);\nbackground-position:0% 0%;\nbackground-attachment:scroll;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='150th-section-id'  class='avia-section av-9tivwsx-97753b256ab14c3a7b0f24083cc2d999 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-0  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modern-quote modern-centered  avia-builder-el-2  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  spaced-out-2 small-kind-head large-kind-head yoga-pillow av-inherit-size'><div class='av_custom_color av-subheading av-subheading_above'><p>SOU School of<\/p>\n<\/div><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >SOCIAL SCIENCES<\/h1><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/main><!-- close content main element --><\/div><\/div><div id='av_section_2'  class='avia-section av-8ti7yep-6ba4bb10c36786a86d0c52dfc6b0fe7f alternate_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  get-faded-back avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-82065'><div class='entry-content-wrapper 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#wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-l6duf191-54ac68e89dd17f0ec9cba26b609458da .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-l6duf191-54ac68e89dd17f0ec9cba26b609458da av-special-heading-h2 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote modern-centered  avia-builder-el-4  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  av-thin-font av-inherit-size'><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  ><strong>Make a Difference with your Degree<\/strong><\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-l6dufttu-7f3a76575880219963240c0ccfaf9b09\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-l6dufttu-7f3a76575880219963240c0ccfaf9b09 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:18px;\ntext-align:center;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-l6dufttu-7f3a76575880219963240c0ccfaf9b09 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock pillow'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Your impact on the future is determined by your education. Southern Oregon University (SOU) sets up all of our Division of Social Sciences students for success by providing quality, innovative experiences. Students build strong connections through internships, field studies, capstone projects, volunteer opportunities, and civic engagement to graduate in a variety of programs like our Social Justice minor or our top-rated Criminal Justice program.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-8gifoep-5359743d9f255f9e881e64ac57089811\">\n.avia-section.av-8gifoep-5359743d9f255f9e881e64ac57089811{\nbackground-color:#e4e4e4;\nbackground-image:unset;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_3'  class='avia-section av-8gifoep-5359743d9f255f9e881e64ac57089811 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-6  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page 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<\/picture><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-6ythrtd-84dd28619825e841f31bb05fcfcce3a2 av_two_third  avia-builder-el-9  el_after_av_one_third  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_div  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-l6dugauo-b932c5b25900a9d70572a3671e902095\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-l6dugauo-b932c5b25900a9d70572a3671e902095{\npadding-bottom:0;\nfont-size:28px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-l6dugauo-b932c5b25900a9d70572a3671e902095 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-l6dugauo-b932c5b25900a9d70572a3671e902095 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:28px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-l6dugauo-b932c5b25900a9d70572a3671e902095 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-l6dugauo-b932c5b25900a9d70572a3671e902095 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-l6dugauo-b932c5b25900a9d70572a3671e902095 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-l6dugauo-b932c5b25900a9d70572a3671e902095 av-special-heading-h2 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-10  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  av-inherit-size'><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >How SOU\u2019s Social Sciences Programs are Different<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-l6dukr6f-e320dcd8e52a3deda0a331d07455fec1 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>SOU encourages simultaneously exploring an education and various interests. Every Social Sciences program builds skills and fosters growth that will make you stand out from graduates of other universities.<\/p>\n<p class=\"heavy-man dig-4\">Take the first step toward your future as you:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>develop your skills through conferences and a mix of SOU\u2019s in-class and hands-on learning,<\/li>\n<li>hone your empathy, navigate law, help others find their purpose, and study behavior in relation to business,<\/li>\n<li>cultivate your skills so you can successfully grow creatively and help those in need,<\/li>\n<li>learn in our variety of engaging programs like our top-rated Criminal Justice program or Social Justice minor while understanding how to build and transform tech of today to improve tomorrow,<\/li>\n<li>engage in unique opportunities and top programs offered in our Social Sciences division,<\/li>\n<li>graduate prepared to positively impact society, and<\/li>\n<li>have access to tutoring and mentorship to feel empowered in your academic experience with helpful tutoring and faculty mentorship.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='av_section_4'  class='avia-section av-6rwmky9-9d40cf98802fa6fbf66c168bbc2fa507 alternate_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-12  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-82065'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div  class='flex_column av-63alahd-2dad8845d6cd231896df8b69796b8f1d av_two_third  avia-builder-el-13  el_before_av_one_third  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-l6dul7w4-36cef869132fc4ad272d607f37c98f3a\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-l6dul7w4-36cef869132fc4ad272d607f37c98f3a{\npadding-bottom:0;\ncolor:#ffffff;\nfont-size:28px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-l6dul7w4-36cef869132fc4ad272d607f37c98f3a .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-l6dul7w4-36cef869132fc4ad272d607f37c98f3a .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:28px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-l6dul7w4-36cef869132fc4ad272d607f37c98f3a .special-heading-inner-border{\nborder-color:#ffffff;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-l6dul7w4-36cef869132fc4ad272d607f37c98f3a .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-l6dul7w4-36cef869132fc4ad272d607f37c98f3a .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-l6dul7w4-36cef869132fc4ad272d607f37c98f3a .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-l6dul7w4-36cef869132fc4ad272d607f37c98f3a av-special-heading-h2 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote modern-right  avia-builder-el-14  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  av-inherit-size'><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >What Can You Do with a Degree from a Social Sciences Program?<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-l6dunjtz-68fded918e1e52125a87204959fe1488\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-l6dunjtz-68fded918e1e52125a87204959fe1488 .avia_textblock{\ncolor:#ffffff;\ntext-align:right;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-l6dunjtz-68fded918e1e52125a87204959fe1488 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p class=\"heavy-man dig-4 left-pillow\">Earning a degree from SOU will start your future off on the right foot. In our Social Sciences division, you could graduate and begin a career in any of these exciting roles:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"dig-0\">\n<li>Social worker<\/li>\n<li>Therapist\/psychologist<\/li>\n<li>Licensed practical nurse or nurse team leader<\/li>\n<li>Residential counselor<\/li>\n<li>Clinician case manager<\/li>\n<li>Recruiter<\/li>\n<li>Global communications specialist<\/li>\n<li>Anthropologist<\/li>\n<li>Economic consultant<\/li>\n<li>International relations advisor<\/li>\n<li>Detective<\/li>\n<li>Lawyer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-5tfzikx-deb1c6f8f9083d7eaf6754d2e0cd54c5 av_one_third  avia-builder-el-16  el_after_av_two_third  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_div  '     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-58jywdt-04e98067ee3a435ba8af3327afbe296f\">\n.avia-image-container.av-58jywdt-04e98067ee3a435ba8af3327afbe296f 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class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Social Sciences Programs<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-l6duzbq2-f3d26f22d432bc2ae19753a28d61c15a\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-l6duzbq2-f3d26f22d432bc2ae19753a28d61c15a .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:18px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-l6duzbq2-f3d26f22d432bc2ae19753a28d61c15a '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: center\">Whatever your background or path forward, SOU is here to support your academic journey and growth.<\/p>\n<p class=\"heavy-man dig-4\" style=\"text-align: center\">Here is a list of available Social Sciences programs for Raiders:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"no-dots-bro\">\n<li style=\"text-align: center\"><a class=\"grow-bro heavy-man\" href=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/criminology\/\">Criminal Justice<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: center\"><a class=\"grow-bro heavy-man\" href=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/economics\/\">Economics<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: center\"><a class=\"grow-bro heavy-man\" href=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/gsws\/\">Gender, Sexuality, and Women&#8217;s Studies (GSWS)<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: center\"><a class=\"grow-bro heavy-man\" href=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/healthcare-administration\/\">Healthcare Administration<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: center\"><a class=\"grow-bro heavy-man\" href=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/history\/\">History<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: center\"><a class=\"grow-bro heavy-man\" href=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/international-studies\/\">International Studies<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: center\"><a class=\"grow-bro heavy-man\" href=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/native-american-studies\/\">Native American Studies<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: center\"><a class=\"grow-bro heavy-man\" href=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/political-science\/\">Political Science<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: center\"><a class=\"grow-bro heavy-man\" href=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/psychology\/\">Psychology<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: center\"><a class=\"grow-bro heavy-man\" href=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/sociology-and-anthropology\/\">Sociology &amp; Anthropology<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-4jj879t-1f421bb9479090d8b18c8ceecb0011f8\">\n.avia-section.av-4jj879t-1f421bb9479090d8b18c8ceecb0011f8{\nbackground-color:#910b00;\nbackground-image:unset;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_6'  class='avia-section 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180w,https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/02\/krystal-walden-80x80.webp 80w,https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/02\/krystal-walden-36x36.webp 36w,https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/02\/krystal-walden-120x120.webp 120w,https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/02\/krystal-walden.webp 183w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/02\/krystal-walden-180x180.png\" height=\"180\" width=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/02\/krystal-walden-180x180.png 180w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/02\/krystal-walden-80x80.png 80w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/02\/krystal-walden-36x36.png 36w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/02\/krystal-walden-120x120.png 120w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/02\/krystal-walden.png 183w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" class=\"attachment-square size-square sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Krystal Walden\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/div><div class='avia-testimonial-content av_inherit_color'><div class='avia-testimonial-markup-entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><blockquote>\n<p><em>\u201cThe Sociology and Anthropology program has been a close-knit community full of exploration. Professors in this major are advanced in their field and are dedicated to giving students their full attention, creating a greater learning experience.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"avia-testimonial-meta\"><div class=\"avia-testimonial-arrow-wrap\"><div class=\"avia-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><div class='avia-testimonial-meta-mini'  itemprop=\"author\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" ><strong  class='avia-testimonial-name'  itemprop=\"name\" >Krystal Walden<\/strong><span  class='avia-testimonial-subtitle av_opacity_variation'  itemprop=\"jobTitle\" >Sociology &amp; Anthropology, 2017<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_section-88aa1dce24bde71ba541926fa983a5ee\">\n.avia-section.av-av_section-88aa1dce24bde71ba541926fa983a5ee{\nbackground-color:#f3f3f3;\nbackground-image:unset;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_7' aria-label='SOU Business Home Page - 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