
Quantitative Social Science Bachelor's Degree
Program Details
Degree
Bachelor of ScienceAvailable
On campusQuantitative social science (QSS) majors dive into analysis and research that will impact human lives and solve the problems of tomorrow.
Tech-Powered Social Science
The QSS major at Stevens awards a Bachelor of Science degree, training students in the quantitative methods that define modern approaches to social science. While pursuing concentrations in political science, psychology or sociology, students gain analytical skills invaluable to the modern workforce:
Statistical modeling
Causal inference
Forecasting
Text analytics
Social network analyses
Experimental methods
Careers of Tomorrow
Stevens' renowned faculty introduces students to cutting-edge research and prepares them for the careers of tomorrow. Future graduates will pursue careers across the non-profit, business, academic, and government sectors:
Policy Advisor
Campaign Strategist
Government Policy Specialist
Legal Consultant
Business Strategist
Social Media Manager
Counselor or Social Worker
Sales and Marketing Analyst
Educational Consultant
Academic Researcher
Future-Focused Curriculum
Each student chooses a concentration in political science, psychology or sociology and then pursues a quantitative exploration of the human experience. These pursuits will extend into their professional endeavors.
Political Science Concentration
The political science concentration prepares students for analytic roles in industry, government, and academia that increasingly require knowledge of data collection and statistical analysis. Students will learn to pose questions, design research, and analyze information about political problems.
Political Science Courses
The U.S. Congress
Public Policy Analysis
Campaigns & Elections
Identity Politics and Legal Theory
Health Politics
Political Theory
International Politics
And more!
Sociology Concentration
Students in the sociology concentration collect and analyze data on a wide range of social issues, be they big or small, visible or hidden. Analytical tools enable students to discover the intricacies of social processes, derive insights about broad populations, and offer informed policy recommendations.
Sociology Courses
Sociology of Globalization
Sociology of Science and Technology
Comparative Ethnic Culture
Sociology of Gender
Cultural Anthropology
Social Choice Theory
Computers and Society
Modern Urban Culture
And more!
Psychology Concentration
Psychology students use quantitative skills to research individual human behavior and mentalities. By measuring emotional and mental constitutions with precision and depth, students develop a profound understanding of the human psyche.
Psychology Courses
Fundamentals of Psychology
Social Psychology
Developmental Psychology
Biological Psychology
Health Psychology
Psychology of Prejudice
History of Psychology
Theories of Personality
And more!
Meet the Faculty
Lindsey Cormack
Associate ProfessorAshley Lytle
Associate ProfessorYu Tao
Associate ProfessorPaul Connor
Assistant ProfessorKristyn Karl
Assistant ProfessorMichael Kowal
Assistant Professor
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