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SEO Strategy: BA in Social Science

URL Structure​

Title Tag​

  • Option 1: Bachelor of Arts in Social Science Online | UAGC
  • Option 2: Online Social Science Degree (BA) | UAGC
    • Keep ≤60 characters.
    • Includes degree type + “online” + UAGC brand.

Meta Description​

  • Draft (≤160 characters):
  • Earn your BA in Social Science online at UAGC. Build skills in research, problem-solving, and digital literacy to address global and societal challenges.

Headings (H1–H3 Outline)​

H1:

  • Bachelor of Arts in Social Science Online

H2s & H3s:

  • About the Social Science Degree
    • Interdisciplinary program that addresses global challenges such as sustainability, inequality, health, technology, and social change .
  • What You’ll Learn
    • Program Learning Outcomes (PLO): applied research methods, qualitative & quantitative analysis, interdisciplinary problem-solving, ethics, and intercultural communication .
  • Social Science Degree Courses
    • Core (12), highlights: SSC 101 Intro to Social Sciences, SOC 302 Social Problems, SSC 320 Global Economic Perspectives, SSC 350 Science, Technology & Society, SSC 360 Gender in the Social Sciences, SSC 460 Qualitative Research Methods (Capstone) .
  • Career Paths with a Social Science Degree
    • Policy, market research, program evaluation, human resources, community development, and nonprofit roles .
  • Why Choose UAGC for Social Science?
    • 100% online, WSCUC accredited , applied learning focus, flexible format, interdisciplinary curriculum.
  • Transfer Credits & Admissions
    • “Transfer approved college credits toward your bachelor’s program at UAGC” .
  • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Keyword Strategy​

Primary Keyword (high intent):

  • Bachelor of Arts in Social Science (170 US searches, medium difficulty)
  • Online Social Science Degree (1,000–1,300 US searches, medium difficulty)

Supporting Keywords:

  • Bachelor of arts in social science
  • Interdisciplinary social science degree
  • Social science online program
  • Applied social science degree
  • Accredited online social science degree

Topical Questions (People also Ask “PAA” feature on Google):

  • What can you do with a social science degree?
  • Is a BA in social science worth it?
  • What jobs can you get with a social science degree?
  • Does UAGC offer an accredited social science program?
  • How long does it take to complete an online social science program?

Entity List (for semantic SEO)​

Academic & Program Entities

  • Social Science (academic discipline)
  • Bachelor of Arts (degree type)
  • Science, Technology, and Society (STS)
  • Global Economic Perspectives
  • Qualitative Research Methods (Capstone)

Skills Entities

  • Applied research, qualitative & quantitative methods
  • Critical thinking, problem-solving, ethical reasoning
  • Digital literacy, intercultural communication
  • Policy analysis, market research, program evaluation

Career Entities

  • Policy Analyst
  • Market Researcher
  • Community Development Specialist
  • Program Evaluator
  • Human Resources Specialist
  • Nonprofit Manager

Workforce & Industry Entities

  • World Economic Forum (Future of Jobs Report)
  • Drexel College Hiring Outlook Report
  • Skills-based hiring, data literacy, emotional intelligence

Institutional & Compliance Entities

  • University of Arizona Global Campus (UAGC)
  • WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)

SERP Landscape​

  • Competitors: ASU Online (Social Science BA), SNHU (Social Science/Anthropology), Purdue Global.
  • Content depth: 1,800–2,200 words, with outcomes, courses, career paths, and FAQs.
  • SERP features: FAQs, Featured Snippets (“What can you do with a social science degree?”), comparison listicles.
  • Recommendation: Emphasize workforce alignment and interdisciplinary skills with stackable certificates (STS, Research Data Analysis).

CRO Elements​

CTAs

  • Primary: Request More Information (above the fold).
  • Secondary: Apply Now (after Career Outcomes).
  • Support: Chat with an Advisor.

Microcopy Enhancements

  • “It only takes a minute—no obligation.”
  • Trust signals near form: accreditation statement, average class size <22 students , clear statement on no internship or licensure requirements .

Trust Signals

  • Accreditation statement (WSCUC) .
  • Program relevance: applied research, digital literacy, interdisciplinary career prep .

Structured Data (Schema)​

  • FAQPage schema: For PAA-style questions.
  • EducationalOccupationalProgram schema: Connect program → careers (policy analyst, market researcher, community development specialist).
  • Organization schema: UAGC institutional info.
  • BreadcrumbList schema: Ensure clean navigation.