DISCIPLINE AND IDEAS

IN APPLIED
SOCIAL SCIENCE
QUARTER 2
WEEK 3
THE DISCIPLINES OF
APPLIED SOCIAL
SCIENCES
At the end of this lesson, the students should be able to:

1. Describe the functions of applied social sciences;

2. Discuss self-development and applied social sciences;
3. Explain persuasion and applied social sciences;
4. Explain art and entertainment and applied social sciences;
5. Explain news and information and applied social sciences;
6. Explain organizing advocacy and applied social sciences;
7. Describe education and applied social sciences; and
8. Describe socialization and enculturation and applied
social sciences.
Elicit
In one sentence, how would you describe the discipline of applied
social science? Use the space provided for your answer?
Engage
Which among the disciplines of applied social science would you
personally want to develop as your career path and be a professional
in it? Why is it your choice? What opportunities do you think await in
that discipline? Share your insights with your seatmate.
EXPLORE
The disciplines of applied social sciences are informed by
the core values of respect for the inherent dignity and
worth of persons, pursuit of social justice, integrity of
professional practice, confidentiality in professional
practice, and competence in professional practice. They
help individuals fit well in society and challenge the social
environment to become a better place for all. These
sciences cover a broad field, drawing on different social
theories and perspectives an combines theory and practice
to deal with the complexity of social issues that cover
human pain, stress, threat to dignity, and threat to human
rights experienced by individuals, groups and communities.
 Functions of Applied Social Sciences
Applied social sciences are the
purveyors of social justice, inclusion, and
caregiving. Their presence is strongly felt
in areas like: children and family
agencies, health care settings, including
community-based clinics and hospitals;
schools; correctional facilities; settings
that serve older adults; such as nursing
homes; and military veterans and active
duty military personnel agencies.
Applied social sciences services are indispensable to the full
transformation of a child because they are critical to unblocking all
barriers to the individual’s, group’s, and community’s holistic
development. They help the society to see beyond the behavior
manifestations by looking beneath them, and to address and uproot
the root causes through communication and journalism, social work,
and guidance and counseling leadership.