9 Social Sciences Discipline theories, concepts, methods, and

findings to problems identified in

• Anthropology the wider society (D. Jary & J. Jary
• Economics 2000).
• Geography
Using this understanding in the
• History
• Linguistics segmentation of social science into
• Political Science distinct disciplines gives rise to the
• Psychology concepts of applied social sciences
• Sociology that include counseling, social
• Demography work, and communication.

APPLIED SOCIAL SCIENCE

SOCIAL SCIENCE DEFINITION BRANCHES

Social sciences are disciplines Counseling- according to Nystul

concerned with the systematic (2003), defined counseling as
study of social phenomena. basically an art and a science
Basically, the term ‘social sciences’ wherein you endeavor to weigh the
is defined as the study of human objective and subjective facets of
society; that particular area of the counseling process.
study that relates to human
Social Work-is a practice-based
behavior and society. In a broader
profession that promotes social
sense, it is a branch of science that
change, development, cohesion
deals with the institutions, the
and the empowerment of people
functioning ddof human society,
and communities.
and with the interpersonal
relationships of individuals as
members of society. 

APPLIED SOCIAL SCIENCE

DEFINITION

Applied social science is the

application of social science