Lakeland's social sciences provide students with a concept-based overview of the social sciences and the contribution they make to improved understanding of human activity and behavior. Areas of study in the social sciences are economics, geography, history, political science, psychology and sociology.

The common bond in the service technologies is that they are people oriented. Those who choose these fields share the satisfaction of helping others and serving the community. Generally, jobs in the service technologies are in the areas of teaching and child care, public safety (from law enforcement and corrections to fire protections), recreation, and social and community services. Professional and para-professional opportunities to work in these fields are open to those who qualify.