Dr. Paul S. Bonk, Ph.D
Assistant Professor of Political Science, Coordinator of Social Sciences
When you choose to major or minor in social sciences at Dominican University, you’ll gain a broad-based, interdisciplinary education through in-depth study into at least three main social science disciplines as well as the concepts and methodologies that underlie and integrate the fields.
While multidisciplinary and wide-ranging, the credit requirements of our social science degree will still leave plenty of room for you to pursue additional interests or prepare for career paths that require an advanced degree.
As a whole, the social sciences will prepare you to understand more fully the multiplicity of the human condition. Whether the area of concentration is criminal justice, history, politics, psychology, or sociology, the inherent focus is to understand what shapes human behavior and how to work with people in various circumstances. This provides an excellent foundation for graduate and professional programs in a variety of fields and for a wide range of career paths.
Our courses allow you to develop hard and soft skills that will serve you well throughout your career and broader life. We offer optional internships to give you on-the-job training and the opportunity to qualify for membership in one or more honor societies:
- Alpha Chi—the National College Honor Society
- Alpha Phi Sigma—the National Honor Society for Criminal Justice
- Phi Alpha—the National Honor Society for Social Work
- Phi Alpha Theta—the National Honor Society for History
- Pi Gamma Mu—the International Honor Society for the Social Sciences
- Psi Chi—the International Honor Society for Psychology
No matter what concentration you choose, you’ll complete an independent capstone research project at the end of your social sciences program under the close supervision of a faculty member. This experience provides valuable preparation for future jobs or graduate study as it will develop your independent and critical thinking, research, and communication skills beyond what is possible through a standard lesson format.
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An interdisciplinary social sciences degree to prepare you for an incredibly diverse range of rewarding careers
The highest levels of personal support
Staff who are committed to your success
The finest small-university athletic program in the region
A spirited campus environment
Close proximity to New York City and three major airports
The Dominican Difference
Thanks to a rigorous curriculum, supported and taught by incredible faculty, Dominican University has provided me with all the necessary tools and knowledge that I need to succeed in the field of social sciences. The small classes and dedicated faculty are just two of the many things I love about this school.
Zakary Rivera, ‘22
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Job Opportunities
Our social sciences degree will equip you for a wide variety of jobs and careers. Below are several examples; however, this list is by no means exhaustive. With the well-developed foundational skills and the broad-ranging knowledge base that the social sciences provide, the possibilities are endless.
Whether you think you’ll want a job straight out of college or are thinking about further study, here are the kinds of jobs you might pursue:
- Development Specialist
- Social worker
- Human resources coordinator
- Paralegal
- Urban planner
- Market research analyst
- Public relations specialist
- Diversity manager
- School counselor
- Consulting
- Research
- Business and Finance
- Elected office
- Political campaign manager
- Community service
- Advocacy
- Teaching
What You’ll Learn
You’ll gain insight into what shapes human behavior and acquire critical skills for understanding and working with people across a variety of circumstances. You’ll also develop core, highly in-demand skills in areas such as critical reading and thinking, processing information from a variety of sources, and presenting material in a clear, coherent, and grammatically accurate form.
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