The College of Behavioral and Social Sciences (BSOS) prepares students to address contemporary social challenges by providing a strong foundation in human behavior, data analysis, and institutional systems. Follow the tips below to make sure you are BSOS Career Ready!

Through academic coursework and hands-on experiences, BSOS majors develop the key career competencies below and gain the tools to: 1.) Reflect on how they’ve built these skills, and 2.) Effectively communicate their value to employers across a wide range of industries. 

The BSOS Career Ready core competencies below provide a clear framework for understanding what employers value, regardless of your field of study.

• Review the behavioral indicators for each competency and compile a list of your in-class and out-of-class experiences that demonstrate your proficiency in those areas.
• Use the Career Planning Checklist to assess your progress.

Government & Politics

Hearing and Speech Sciences

Neuroscience: Behavioral & Cognitive Track

Psychology

Social Data Science

BSOS Career Launch Workshop Series:

Ready to take your next step after college, but not sure how to stand out?

The Feller Center is hosting the sessions below, designed to help BSOS undergraduates approach their job, internship, or graduate school search with intention and confidence. Questions? Email the Feller Center’s Career Planning team at bsoscareers@umd.edu

Register for each session via Handshake.

• Know Your Value: Identifying the Skills BSOS Employers Need  | February 13  |  12 -1 pm 
• Networking with Purpose: Building Relationships, Not Just Contacts  | February 19  | 5 – 6 pm
• The Purpose-Driven Path for BSOS Students: Designing a Career That Fits Your Life  | March 6  | 12 -1 pm 
• Everyone Has a Job Except Me? Debunking Career Myths and Realities | March 25 | 12 -1 pm 
• The Hidden Job Market: Finding Opportunities Beyond Job Boards  |  April 8  |  12 -1 pm 
• Mastering the Interview: Show, Don’t Tell  | April 15, 2026  |  5 – 6 pm