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The SDSC major at the University of Maryland will build expertise in the complex skills needed to create and work with  information that captures aspects of human behavior. Social data science encompasses all elements of the data life cycle, including measure conceptualization, data gathering, management, manipulation, analysis, presentation, archiving, and re-use. Further, effective and appropriate construction, analysis, and use of social data requires understanding social science theory and domain expertise. Use this information as a place to start exploring your career interests.

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Start Exploring Career Titles/Work Areas

Use the sample job and internship titles (mentioned above) to start exploring career paths. The links below provide a short overview of the positions. Review more career areas related to this major as well as tips to succeed. 

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Resources: Career Planning & Graduate School

Careers in Data Science & Data Analytics, UMD Panel 

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Some career paths require an advanced degree. Start researching your career path of interest to identify the educational requirements. 

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Market Skills Developed: SDSC Major

Skills lead to jobs. Which skills do you possess?

  • Assess your skills, abilities, interests, and values and explore how they relate to career options.
  • Skills inventory - get started identifying your unique assets.

Sample list of skills/qualities developed by Social Data Science majors.

  • Design, execute, document, and disseminate research that applies tools and methods from data science to address a social science research question.
  • Develop expertise in specific contemporary social science theories and data science approaches.
  • Analyze policy and design of socio-technical systems.
  • Identify and analyze social, legal, and ethical and equity issues in social data science work and in the profession.

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After researching career paths, consider talking with people working in your field of interest to gain inside information. The links below provide sample events where you may be able to meet professionals in your field of interest. Use these opportunities to learn more about your field of interest, establish new networking contacts, and informational interviews.

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Digital Analytics Association - is a membership organization committed to “advancing the use of data to understand and improve the digital world through professional development and community.”

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