The document outlines the scope and significance of applied social sciences, focusing on human interactions, institutions, and problem-solving through various disciplines such as counseling, social work, and communication studies. It discusses the interconnectedness of social science branches and emphasizes their role in addressing societal issues and enhancing individual and collective well-being. Additionally, it encourages exploration of social problems and application of social science solutions in real-world contexts.

1. Disciplines and Ideas in the Applied Social Sciences
General Academic Strand | Humanities and Social Sciences
Lesson 1.2
The Applied Social Sciences

2. 1. _________ It deals with human interactions, relationships, behaviors, and
actions. It focuses on the dynamics of humans and those phenomena that
occur in human society.
2. _________It focuses on the origin of man.
3. _________It deals with allocation of power and governing entities.
4._________ It refers to the economic survival of people and managing of
resources.
5._________It refers to the physical properties of the earthand the influence
of location on people’s behavior.
6. ________It is a study of the human languages integrated in human
interactions
and the role of language in every aspect of society and daily living.
Direction: Identify the following.

3. 7. _________concerned with the social institutions,social
interaction and social change.
8. _________refers to a human population of an identified
location and births, deaths, marriages and migration.
9._________It is a study of human mind and behavior.
10._________It is a study of important events in humankind and
circumstances that lead to the present-day living of people.
for numbers:
11-19. ) Enumerate the nine (9) subfields or branches of social
sciences.

4. Directions: Write true if the statement is correct. If the statement is false, change the
underlined word or phrase to make the statement correct.
21.The study of social science attempts to find concrete
understanding, explanation, and solution to social issues and
problems.
22.The branches of social science are interconnected to each
other.
23. Natural science is broad because it focuses on the totality of
humanity in all its aspects.
24. Demography primarily deals with answering the question of
what is needed by the people to live and how it can be
produced.
25. Political science explains how uncovering principles behind
the human mind and behavior can help uplift human welfare.

5. Imagine how social science helps improve society.

6. Through social science, better institutions, systems,
and responses to societal issues have been offered to
improve people’s lives.

7. Societal issues are solved using theories, perspectives,
and practices drawn from different social science
disciplines.

8. Learning
Competenc
y Cite differences among the applied social
sciences (HUMSS_DIASS 12-la-2).

9. Learning
Objectives
● Define applied social science as a field of
study.
● Explain the different tracks of applied social
science.

10. Explore
Social Issues and Social Science
1. Find a partner.
2. Think of three problems that can be
addressed using social science.
3. Explain how social science can be applied to
solve each of these problems.
4. Write your answers in the table provided in
the study guide.

11. Explore
Social Issues and Social Science
Problem Social Science Solution
(1)
(2)
(3)

12. Explore
1. What social science solutions have you
offered?

13. Explore
2. Which field of social science did you
use?

14. Explore
3. Why is social science useful in solving
societal problems and bettering
people’s lives?

15. Essential
Question
How do applied social sciences help in
understanding individual, group, and
organizational issues and concerns?

16. Applied Social Sciences
●application of the different theories
and ideas of social science in
understanding society
●provide alternative ways of solving
society’s diverse problems

17. Fields of Applied Social Sciences
●Counseling
●Social Work
●Communication Studies

18. Fields of Applied Social Sciences
Counseling
“a professional relationship that empowers
diverse individuals, families, and groups to
accomplish mental health, wellness,
education, and career goals”
- American Counseling Association (2010)

19. Fields of Applied Social Sciences
Counseling
●issues at the level of individual or families
●one-to-one relationship with clients
●techniques backed by theories and
research in psychology and sociology

20. Fields of Applied Social Sciences
Social Work
“a practice-based profession and an academic
discipline that promotes social change and
development, social cohesion, and the
empowerment and liberation of people”
- International Federation of Social Workers (2014)

21. Fields of Applied Social Sciences
Social Work
●improves individual and collective well-
being
●addresses problems that occur at the
structural level
●finding ways to address issues related to
the system

22. Fields of Applied Social Sciences
Communication Studies
concerned with how verbal and
nonverbal messages create
meaning and impact human
behavior

23. Fields of Applied Social Sciences
Communication Studies
●studies how persons and
groups communicate with each
other
●examines how organizations
disseminate messages and
communicate to the public

24. Check
Your
Progress
How do applied social sciences help society?

25. Try
This!
Read the statement carefully. Write true if the
statement is correct. If false, change the underlined
word or phrase to make the statement correct.
1. Life coaching is needed by people who are in the
process of entering the job market.

26. Try
This!
2. Counseling is a professional guidance given to an
individual by applying physical methods.
Read the statement carefully. Write true if the
statement is correct. If false, change the underlined
word or phrase to make the statement correct.

27. Try
This!
3. Career counseling concentrates on the evaluation
of the different aspects of a client’s life.
Read the statement carefully. Write true if the
statement is correct. If false, change the underlined
word or phrase to make the statement correct.

28. Try
This!
4. In applied social sciences, opinion should be the
basis of action and solution in the society.
Read the statement carefully. Write true if the
statement is correct. If false, change the underlined
word or phrase to make the statement correct.

29. Try
This!
5. Social work focuses on how messages create
meaning and create an impact on human behavior.
Read the statement carefully. Write true if the
statement is correct. If false, change the underlined
word or phrase to make the statement correct.

30. Wrap-
Up
● The applied social sciences focus on how to apply
the different theories and ideas of social science in
understanding society and provide ways to solve its
diverse problems.

31. Wrap-
Up ● The three fields of applied social sciences are:
○ counseling – professional guidance given to an
individual by applying psychological methods;
○ social work – focuses on the improvement of
individual and collective well-being; and
○ communication studies – focuses on how
messages create meaning and create an impact
on human behavior.

32. Wrap-
Up Applied Social Sciences
Social Work
Counseling
Communicatio
n Studies

33. 33
Challeng
e
Yourself
1. Observe your community. Identify one
societal issue that should be addressed by
applied social sciences. Provide reasons
for your answer.
2. Choose from among the fields of applied
social sciences to address the societal
issue. Explain your answer.

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Calhoun, Craig. “Communication as Social Science (and More).” Accessed December 9, 2020.
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