This book is your passport to a successful and rewarding career. Are you looking for the latest information to open the door to the career of your dreams? The nation's largest career books series, "VGM's Opportunities in..." series gives you the inside scoop on more than 100 professions, as well as on all the essential aspects of your potential career, no matter how specialized the field. From the latest training requirements to current salary statistics to the lowdown on life on the job, each book is packed with comprehensive, up-to-date information to help you confidently pursue the profession that's right for you!In this revised edition of "Opportunities in Social Science Careers", you'll find: detailed descriptions of the seven branches of the social sciences: anthropology, economics, geography, history, political science, psychology, and sociology; a special section devoted exclusively to teaching and the social sciences; practical advice on selecting the right school and financing a college education; an overview of opportunities available in all disciplines of the social sciences; important information about career prerequisites for each discipline; the latest information on earning potential and employment outlook. Take the stress out of the career selection process with this indispensable guide that functions as your own personal vocational counselor. You'll find enough expert advice to make an informed, intelligent choice about your career - and your future. Rosanne J. Marek is chair of the Department of History at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. She teaches undergraduate students in survey courses in American and world history as well as preservice social studies teachers.