Social Sciences, Research & Global Studies

Global Studies & Languages | History | Psychology & Behavioral Sciences | Social Sciences

If you’re interested in understanding people, cultures, societies, and the world around you, this career community provides resources to explore careers in psychology, social sciences, research, international affairs, languages, history, and related fields. Discover career pathways, build analytical and research skills, and connect with organizations that support careers in education, business, government, nonprofits, research, and beyond.

Global Studies, Languages & Culture

Career Resources

American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Career Center – Careers that value language proficiency, cultural competency, translation, interpretation, and global engagement
GoAbroad – International internships, volunteer opportunities, teaching abroad programs, and global work experiences
Peace Corps – International service opportunities, cultural exchange, and careers in global development

Professional Associations

American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) – Professional development, language education, and advocacy for world language professionals
Modern Language Association (MLA) – Resources for language, literature, humanities, and cultural studies professionals
NAFSA: Association of International Educators – International education, study abroad, and global learning resources

History

Career Resources

American Historical Association Career Resources – Career pathways for history graduates in education, government, business, nonprofits, museums, and archives
National Council on Public History– Careers in museums, archives, historic preservation, cultural organizations, and public history
Pew Research Center – Research careers, public opinion, demographic analysis, and data-driven insights

Professional Associations

American Association for Public Opinion Research (AAPOR) – Professional organization for survey research, public opinion, and data analytics
American Historical Association (AHA) – History education, scholarship, professional development, and networking

Psychology & Behavioral Sciences

Career Resources

American Psychological Association Career Center – Psychology careers, graduate education, internships, and employment opportunities
Psi Chi – Scholarships, undergraduate research opportunities, career guidance, and leadership development
Psychology Today – Psychology specialties, career options, and emerging areas of behavioral science

Professional Associations

American Psychological Association (APA) – Psychology education, research, advocacy, and professional development
Association for Psychological Science (APS) – Scientific research, publications, and networking for psychological scientists
Psi Chi International Honor Society – Leadership, research, scholarships, and professional development for psychology students

Career Resources

ICPSR (Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research) – Research methods, data analysis training, and careers in the social sciences
National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) – Education, demographic, and workforce data used by researchers and analysts
Social Science Space – Career insights, research trends, publications, and professional resources across the social sciences

Professional Associations

American Anthropological Association (AAA) – Professional development, publications, and networking in anthropology
American Sociological Association (ASA) – Sociology research, education, and career development resources
Population Association of America (PAA) – Demographic research, population studies, and professional networking