Master of Social Science

Troy University

Master's DegreeAcademicCIP: 45.0101

The Master of Social Science degree is an interdisciplinary program. The Master of Social Science degree provides every student with a broad foundation in the social sciences.

Credits

36 credits

Format

In-Person

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Master of Social Science

Troy University

Master's DegreeAcademicCIP: 45.0101

The Master of Social Science degree is an interdisciplinary program. The Master of Social Science degree provides every student with a broad foundation in the social sciences.

Credits

36 credits

Format

In-Person

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Active ListeningSpeakingReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingWritingJudgment and Decision MakingMonitoringComplex Problem SolvingCoordinationInstructingActive LearningLearning StrategiesSocial PerceptivenessSystems EvaluationScienceManagement of Personnel Resources

Knowledge

English LanguageAdministration and ManagementCustomer and Personal ServiceMathematicsEducation and TrainingLaw and GovernmentComputers and ElectronicsPersonnel and Human ResourcesBiologyEngineering and TechnologyPublic Safety and SecurityPsychologyAdministrativeTransportationGeographyBuilding and ConstructionEconomics and AccountingMechanical

Abilities

Oral ExpressionOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionWritten ExpressionDeductive ReasoningProblem SensitivityInductive ReasoningSpeech ClarityNear VisionSpeech RecognitionInformation OrderingFluency of IdeasVisualizationMathematical Reasoning

Tasks

Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to perse
Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as English,
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as financial accou
Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
Design and create special programs for tasks such as statistical analysis and data entry and cleanin
Provide assistance with the preparation of project-related reports, manuscripts, and presentations.
Prepare tables, graphs, fact sheets, and written reports summarizing research results.
Write grant proposals.
Define regional or local transportation planning problems or priorities.
Participate in public meetings or hearings to explain planning proposals, to gather feedback from th
Prepare reports or recommendations on transportation planning.
Study nutritional requirements of animals and nutritive values of animal feed materials.
Write up or orally communicate research findings to the scientific community, producers, and the pub
Develop improved practices in feeding, housing, sanitation, or parasite and disease control of anima
Identify environmental contamination sources.
Coordinate on-site activities for environmental cleanup or remediation projects to ensure compliance
Identify and apply for project funding.
Coordinate or direct development, energy assessment, engineering, or construction activities to ensu
Manage wind project costs to stay within budget limits.
Lead or support negotiations involving tax agreements or abatements, power purchase agreements, land
Supervise employees or subcontractors to ensure quality of work or adherence to safety regulations o
Train or coordinate the training of employees in operations, safety, environmental issues, or techni
Track and maintain records for wind operations, such as site performance, downtime events, parts usa
Coordinate or conduct internal investigations of problems such as employee theft and violations of c
Administer systems and programs to reduce loss, maintain inventory control, or increase safety.
Review loss prevention exception reports and cash discrepancies to ensure adherence to guidelines.
Report violations of compliance or regulatory standards to duly authorized enforcement agencies as a
Identify compliance issues that require follow-up or investigation.
Discuss emerging compliance issues to ensure that management and employees are informed about compli
Develop regulatory strategies and implementation plans for the preparation and submission of new pro
Review all regulatory agency submission materials to ensure timeliness, accuracy, comprehensiveness,
Direct the preparation and submission of regulatory agency applications, reports, or correspondence.
Develop and review regulatory strategies, development plans, and implementation plans for the preparation and submission of new products.
Direct or coordinate an organization's financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize i
Confer with board members, organization officials, or staff members to discuss issues, coordinate ac
Prepare budgets for approval, including those for funding or implementation of programs.

Technology

Analytical or scientific softwareData base user interface and query softwareOffice suite softwareDocument management softwareComputer aided design CAD softwareElectronic mail softwareSpreadsheet softwareGeographic information systemCompliance softwareComputer based training softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareDesktop publishing softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareEnterprise application integration softwareAccounting softwareDevelopment environment softwareWord processing softwareWeb platform development softwareObject or component oriented development softwareEnterprise resource planning ERP softwareOperating system softwareFacilities management softwareProject management softwareInternet browser softwareData base management system softwareInformation retrieval or search softwareContent workflow software

Tools

Bunsen burnersComputer data input scannersComputer laser printersDesktop computersDigital video camerasDissection scalpelsDocument camerasGlass beakersInteractive whiteboardsLaboratory heating platesLaptop computersLiquid crystal display LCD projectorsMultimedia projection equipmentOptical compound microscopesPencil compassesMulti-line telephone systemsPersonal computersPhotocopying equipmentTablet computersTranscription equipmentBlueprint machinesLaser facsimile machinesDigital camerasGlobal positioning system GPS receiversSubcentimeter global positioning system GPS unitsBarometric pressure sensorsCup anemometersDataloggersDigital still camerasElectronic temperature sensors

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