Undergraduate Major in Social Data Science

Build a career in the fast-growing field of data science while helping to solve the world’s greatest challenges

Both the iSchool and the University Career Center (UCC) offers numerous resources for students and alumni to help with exploring careers, preparing for interviews, finding an internship or job, and gaining relevant experience. 

• Professional development workshops
• Access job and internship openings for off campus positions, Careers4Terps
• Career, Internship, and Graduate School Fairs  
• Schedule an appointment to get assistance with creating resumes, cover letters, etc.  

Explore Career Options

• Focus2 is the University Career Center’s online career and education planning system that allows UMD students to identify career goals; take personality, leisure, skills, and work self-assessments; and explore possible career options. 
• Explore career options, BSOS Feller Center 
• Network with Professionals: Terrapins Connect gives students the opportunity to connect with alumni that have signed up to share their career journey. This network allows students to reach out for resume help, informational interviewing, or career advice from people who have had similar experiences. LinkedIn Alumni tool allows access to review 1,000’s of Terps’ career paths!

Other Resources:

The University Career Center is here to help you.  Your career path doesn't have to be linear, and there may be options for you that you may not have considered. Learn more about your field and the industry here.

The Feller Center's Career Planning team works closely with the BSOS Advising team, faculty and instructors in BSOS, and the BSOS Departments to integrate career exploration and professional development into each students’ academic experience.  Click here to learn more.