University of Arizona

The knowledge of human behavior, history, culture, ethics, and communication gained with a Bachelor of General Studies with a concentration in Social Behavior and Human Understanding forms a solid foundation for a variety of careers. A graduate in the Social Behavior and Human Understanding concentration could work in human services, program coordination, public relations, or marketing. This concentration is also good preparation for work and further studies in health care, legal services, public policy, and public health.

General Studies, like many majors, teaches content and skills that can be applied to a wide variety of career fields. This major does not restrict you to a specific field. Following are career fields that may most closely relate to this major. Some of the career areas and job titles below require an advanced degree.

Potential Career Areas: 

• Market research
• Education
• Outreach
• Human resources
• Social work
• Counseling
• Substance abuse intervention
• Grief therapy
• Program management/design
• Museum preservation

Sample Employers: 

• Social service organizations
• Business offices
• Government agencies
• Nonprofit organizations
• Museums and bookstores
• Schools, colleges, and universities
• Hospitals and clinics
• Rehabilitation and treatment centers
• Nursing homes
• Research institutions
• Market research firms

Sample Job Titles and National Salary Ranges: 

Sources of Information:  United States Department of Labor: Bureau of Labor Statistics (2010); DISCOVER (2011); Facts on File: Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center (2011).