Social & Behavioral Sciences
Career Catalog
Social & Behavioral Sciences
Study people, communities, institutions and decisions using evidence
These careers ask how people think and act, how groups and institutions work, and how policies or environments affect lives. Work may involve interviews, observation, surveys, experiments, statistics, mapping, program evaluation or policy research. Many research and professional roles require a bachelor’s degree or graduate education; paid entry work, internships and community projects can help you test the field and build experience.
How to explore this category
- Explore psychology or behavioral research if human thought, emotion and decision-making interest you
- Explore sociology, anthropology or community research if groups, culture and lived experience interest you
- Explore economics, political science or policy research if institutions, incentives and public choices appeal to you
- Explore demography, human geography or urban studies if population and place fit your strengths
- Explore survey research, program evaluation or behavioral data analysis if you enjoy evidence, methods and careful interpretation
What is an apprenticeship
An apprenticeship is a paid job where you learn from experienced workers and take related classes. In a Registered Apprenticeship, training follows an approved plan and pay usually increases as skills grow. Not every career in this category uses apprenticeship, so ask the employer or program sponsor exactly how the training works and what credential it provides.
