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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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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.
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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
Saint Anselm College to Host Republican Presidential Primary Debate
Saint Anselm College will host a Republican…
Meelia Center's 32nd Annual Valentine's Dance Spreads Love and Inclusion in the Community
The Meelia Center for Community Engagement spread love in the community as…
NHIOP Welcomes 2024 Cohort of Kevin B. Harrington Student Ambassadors
The New Hampshire Institute of Politics welcomes 29 new Student Ambassadors…
Saint Anselm students play role in President Biden’s NH visit
Students reflect on the important role they played in President Biden’s…
Student Ambassador Reflects on the 2024 NH Primary Cycle
Jillian Dorazio ’24 reflects on her learning experience during the NH…
Spreading Community Cheer at the Meelia Center’s 32nd Annual Children’s Holiday Fair
The Meelia Center for Community Engagement brought the North Pole to the…
Ronelle Tshiela is the Keynote Speaker at 2024 Martin Luther King Jr. Dinner
This year’s MLK dinner featured Ronelle Tshiela and honored the…
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