History And Social Sciences Education

Detailed profiles of schools for History And Social Sciences from the EdRef college search portal.

History and Social Sciences programs cover the study of people in the past and present. The study of history encompasses such concepts as the spread of ideas, politics, economics, and technological change. Students examine and interpret documents that form the record of human activity. History is both a science and an art. It challenges students to use both technique and imagination to form cohesive accounts of past human experiences. Programs typically include seminars, discussion groups, and many other types of learning that are interactive in nature.

Study in the social sciences includes such subjects as anthropology, archeology, criminology, demography, economics, geography, political science, international relations, sociology, and urban studies. Students learn skills such as critical thinking, analysis, teamwork, and research. Graduates often move into careers in national, international, and local government, as well as management, education, and tourism. Programs are highly interdisciplinary and are often flexible, allowing students to tailor them to their educational needs.