It aims to empower students in developing competencies in communicating and relating with other people, organizations, and communities; integrating social science concepts, methods, and tools in resolving many relevant growth areas; and honing analytical skills unique to the systems and life environments in which these ...Put simply, the social sciences are important because they create better institutions and systems that affect people's lives every day. ... Thus, social sciences help people understand how to interact with the social world—how to influence policy, develop networks, increase government accountability, and promote democracy.
