8 Most Popular Social Studies Majors on Campus

Social studies are known to have diverse job prospects. (source: Pexels)

Most Popular Social Studies Majors on Campus. For those of you who just graduated from high school as social study students, let’s gather. Especially if you are still considering the many options in choosing a major, this article is for you!

Before you choose a major that you will study for 3 to 4 years, you must ensure that the major is in accordance with your passion. Or, if you don’t care for your passion, at least ensure that the major you’re taking can help you achieve the career you want later.

The following are recommendations for the most popular social studies majors on campus and are the choice of many prospective students. Read along until the end!

Also Read: Types of Majors at UMN

Most Popular Social Studies Majors:

Major 1: Accounting Economics

The first choice of the most popular social studies majors is Accounting Economics. The Faculty of Economics is considered very cool, and the job opportunities are diverse. What types of jobs can accounting graduates do? With this degree, you can work as an accountant, chartered accountant, accounting auditor, and more. Of course, every office, public or private, needs an accountant. The same applies to educational institutions and foundations.

In this course, you will learn accounting principles, financial accounting, tax accounting, management accounting, accounting law, accounting procedures, auditing, etc.

Major 2: Psychology

The Department of Psychology can be called the “Medical Department” for high school science graduates and is the most popular social studies majors. After earning a bachelor’s degree, you can continue your master’s degree and start your counseling practice as a psychologist. What if you just graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology? You don’t need to worry because you can work as a human resource development (HRD) employee in companies in various industrial sectors such as education, health, tourism, and manufacturing. In this department, you can also choose to focus on Industrial Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Child Psychology, and Developmental Psychology.

Major 3: International Relations

Next is International Relations, often abbreviated to IR. This study program is promising and has many enthusiasts from students majoring in social studies. Many professions of IR graduates are considered prestigious by the general public, such as diplomats, immigration consultants, international journalists, and political consultants. While studying at the Institute of International Relations, you will learn about international relations between countries, such as international law, foreign trade, etc.

Major 4: Law

The profession of a lawyer is not only highly prestigious but also promises a high income. Of course, if you want a career as a lawyer, you must first attend Law School.

Not much different from the Department of Psychology, but to become a lawyer, you must continue your education even after completing your bachelor’s in Law. Another career option that you can do is to become a notary and Land Deed Making Officer. After graduating from the Faculty of Law, you must attend your first professional training as a notary. If you haven’t been able to reach the professional level, don’t be discouraged because law graduates still have many job opportunities. If you have a bachelor’s degree in law, you can fill a legal position in a company or industry. The job is to maintain company contracts for both employees and business cooperation.

Major 5: Communication Studies

The Communication major spans a wide range of disciplines as it can be used in various fields, including works of art. As proof, plenty of celebrities decided to study at the Department of Communication Studies.

This major teaches public speaking, photography, advertising design, writing skills, and more. You could get into prestigious professions after earning a bachelor’s degree in communication studies, such as public relations (PR) manager and marketing manager.

Major 6: Visual Communication Design (VCD)

The Department of Visual Communication Design (VCD) is a department related to the concept of communication that is conveyed through visual media such as pictures, photos, and other visual forms. Later, you can design logos, images, and other visual media as advertising and information tools. Visual media are used as a means to communicate certain information and persuade (influence) people.

This major has been in great demand since the beginning of the digital era. You can play an active role as an animator, multimedia expert, graphic designer, etc, in various institutions such as private companies and government agencies.

Major 7: Journalism

It should be noted that with the development of the world of digital journalism and the internet today, the media can continue to grow. Therefore, the public needs clear and accurate news information. If you are interested in working in the media, you must study journalism. Namely, media analysis, communications research, creative writing, press releases, research, etc. Job or career prospects for TV/newspaper/online media journalists, editors, writers, editors, instructors, analysts, media, researchers, etc.

Major 8: Animation

While VCD focuses on creating designs, the Animation Major explores the theory and techniques for creating 2D and 3D animation in films, games, and other areas. The major consist of courses Visual Art Composition, Critical Reading and Storytelling, Introduction to CGI, 3D Visual Composition, Animation Fundamentals, and many more. If you become an animation graduate, you can have a career as a National and International Film Animator, storyboard artist, game designer, visual effects designer, and concept artist. Interesting right? Moreover, today’s film and entertainment industries are in full swing. Your career can also grow rapidly along with it.

So, those are the 8 most popular social studies majors on campus. Other majors can be a choice too! If you have an interest or passion for other majors, why not? As mentioned earlier, you should also consider career prospects in addition to your interests and talents. Enjoy exploring the best social studies majors for you!

You can learn more about other interesting information through the official UMN website. You can also choose the online registration procedure according to your criteria on the website. Come on, register now and start your career with UMN!

Sources: 

• UMN official website
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