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SOCIAL SCIENCES
Unlock a passion for improving our world
Studying the social sciences will help you build an understanding of human beings, relationships and society. The foundational skills of our curriculum prepare students for a wide-range of career choices.
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majors in social sciences
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We’re providing [students] with the knowledge that our doors are always open, that their peers are available to them. We’re not going anywhere—just because you have your diploma, that’s not the end of your relationship with us.
Internships
Get hands-on, real-world experience and bolster your resume with a paid or for-credit internship. Recent internships include New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services, Disney College Program, Entertainment 2 Affect Change, New Hampshire Historical Society, and Putnam Investments.
Launch Future
Social Science graduates are well-prepared to take their next step, with recent job placements including the Department of Homeland Security, New Hampshire State Police, Massachusetts General Hospital, Massachusetts Department of Children and Families, Cambridge Police Department, Roxbury Youthworks Inc., and the New Hampshire Judicial Branch.
A Faculty Advisor in your corner
Strong academic advising can be critical to your success. So, our faculty, the people who know the curriculum best, advise you on which courses to take and when. Every student is assigned a faculty advisor in their declared major. Your advisor will become your best champion, the one who helps you find research opportunities or internships, teaches your favorite course, and writes your recommendations long after you’ve graduated.
Social Sciences News

Center for the Study of Religion and Public Life Relaunched at Saint Anselm College
NHIOP reopens the Center for the Study of Religion and Public Life.…

Saint Anselm Students Discover Career Pathways through Internships
This past summer, three Saint Anselm seniors participated in internships…

Students Spend their Summers Researching Big Questions
For many students at Saint Anselm College, summer is a time to take a deep…

Sudi Lett Challenges Students to “Do the Right Thing” at Annual MLK Jr. Dinner
During Saint Anselm College’s annual MLK Jr.

Annual MLK Jr. Dinner Kicks Off Month-Long Celebration of “Infinite Hope”
The annual MLK Jr. Celebration Dinner kicked off the yearly month-long…

2024: A Year in Review
As 2024 comes to a close, it is time to look back this year’s stories,…

College Raises $128,000 to Support Community Engagement on Giving Tuesday
Saint Anselm College raised $128,000 on Giving Tuesday to support community…

A Season of Civic Engagement: NHIOP 2024 Fall Highlights
The 2024 fall at the New Hampshire Institute of Politics was vibrant with…

College Celebrates Holidays to End the Semester
Saint Anselm College celebrates the holidays with festive events and…
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