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		Do you work in the community for a social cause? Are you interested in working with underrepresented populations? Are you a community leader and an activist with a heart dedicated to social change? Then, the major in Social Science with a specialization in Public and Community Service is the perfect fit for you. The Social Science major with a specialization in Public and Community Service (PCS) is a degree that develops students’ understanding of the relationship between academic curriculum and community service. It promotes civic involvement, service and community activity. Offering a flexible curriculum to students, PCS encourages students to identify a cognate (specialty area) within their studies while still exposing them to the various social science disciplines. In addition, it guarantees students the educational gain of understanding the relationship between community and active research for practical application. WHY PUBLIC AND COMMUNITY SERVICE • Participate in service based curriculum • Discover a diversity of internship opportunities • Engage in interdisciplinary study • Gain practical experience • Uncover connections between theory and   practice • Work with the community and help solve real   social problems • Acquire hands-on experience with grass   roots organizations (non-profit) • Develop social networks through field   placement • Attain transformational leadership training • Explore opportunities to learn about society • Enjoy a flexible curriculum • Gain insight on public management THE BENEFITS OF THE PUBLIC AND COMMUNITY SERVICE MAJOR • Field studies research experience • Evaluation and assessment skills • Internship credit • Writing experience • Community service focus • Real-life hands-on practicum • Field placement • Social networks • Community skills enhanced • Action research and community projects • Leadership skills developed • One-on-one community agency contacts • Job placements • Community partnerships • Connect research to social problems • Diversity training • Community panels • Study your area of interest and any social   issue PCS EDUCATIONAL PLANS AFTER UCI • Master's in Public Administration • Nursing • Master's in Public Policy • Law School • Master's in Public Health • Medical School • Master's in Business Administration • Master's in Counseling Psychology • Master's in Education • Master's in Demographic and Social Analysis STUDENT LONG-TERM WORK PLANS • Work at Non-Profits • Work for the Government • Own Community Agency • Become a Social Worker • Direct Public Agency • Teach • Community Programming • Community Leader
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