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Quantitative Social Science Bachelor's Degree

Program Details

Degree

Bachelor of Science

Available

On campus

Contact

Office of Undegraduate Admissions1.201.216.8348admissions@stevens.edu

Dive into analysis and research that will impact human lives and solve the problems of tomorrow.

Housed in the School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, the quantitative social science (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, and experimental methods.


Catalyze Career Success

At Stevens, students engage with cutting-edge research that equips them for the careers of tomorrow. The new quantitative social science degree is a dynamic, new addition to Stevens' academic offerings, and our inaugural graduates will demonstrate the value of these skills in the workforce.

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

The QSS degree evolved from the formerly offered social science degree. Powered by their technology-infused education, those former social science majors launched into careers across a variety of industries.

  • Rotational Associate, D.E. Shaw

  • Product Policy Analyst, TikTok

  • UX Researcher, Meta

  • Researcher, M. Davis and Co.

  • Data Science Development, Moody’s

  • Organizer, Central American Resource Ctr.

  • Resource Analyst, Caribou Thunder

  • Research Associate, Brown University

  • Intelligence Analyst, NSA


Tech-Powered 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.

See the details and requirements of the quantitative social science bachelor’s degree in Stevens' academic catalog.

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 include:

  • 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 include:

  • 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 include:

  • Fundamentals of Psychology

  • Social Psychology

  • Developmental Psychology

  • Biological Psychology

  • Health Psychology

  • Psychology of Prejudice

  • History of Psychology

  • Theories of Personality

  • And more!

What is a senior thesis?

The culmination of a student's academic experience at Stevens, the thesis is a significant piece of original research designed and executed under the direction of a faculty advisor. Students contribute to academia’s existing body of knowledge, becoming scholars in their own right.

HASS thesis writers present their findings at the annual Innovation Expo, celebrating their intellectual curiosity and hard work.


Meet the Faculty

Lindsey Cormack (lcormack)

Lindsey Cormack

Associate Professor

Ashley Lytle (alytle)

Ashley Lytle

Associate Professor

Kristyn Karl (kkarl)

Kristyn Karl

Associate Professor

Yu Tao (ytao)

Yu Tao

Associate Professor

Michael Kowal Photo

Michael Kowal

Assistant Professor