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Social Science Division

Clubs, Programs and Organizations

Special Programs and Opportunities

The following organizations are open to students: California College Republicans, Young Democrats, Delta Phi Epsilon (National Professional Foreign Service Fraternity), Pre-Law Society, Psi Chi (Honorary Psychology Society), Economics Club, and Psychology Club.

Various special academic opportunities, including the internship program, provide for supervised fieldwork in political campaigns, mental health agencies, correctional agencies, and business and research institutions. Examples of internships open to qualified upper division students include the Washington, D.C. program and the Sacramento Legislative Seminar.

In cooperation with the American Humanics Foundation, Pepperdine University offers a minor in non-profit management which affords special opportunities for involvement in various non-profit human service organizations leading to careers in youth agencies such as Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, YMCA, YWCA, and the Red Cross. Consult the Interdisciplinary Programs section of the catalog for information about this program.

A wide variety of career opportunities exists for individuals with training in the social sciences. Some of these are available to persons who have a bachelor's degree, but many others require graduate study. The Social Science Division attempts to educate students for careers at the bachelor's degree level as well as to prepare students for graduate education. Careers in the social sciences are usually found in the following areas:

  • Service professions (psychology, social work, etc.)
  • Education (teaching, administration, etc.)
  • Law (law, corrections and enforcement, etc.)
  • Government (service, diplomacy, public administration, etc.)
  • Business (industrial psychology, public relations, etc.)
  • Basic research (university, research foundations, governmental research, etc.)

Pre-law Emphasis for Majors in the Social Sciences

The Social Science Division has prepared a handbook for students who plan to enter law school. This handbook gives valuable information about preparing for and gaining admission to law school. Copies of this handbook are available in the Social Science Division office.