At a Glance
The Social Science programs (Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science) give students a strong liberal arts education and foster skills that will prove valuable in other areas of advanced study and/or in the work force. The majors permit students to complete a rigorous and diverse curriculum in the allied disciplines of history, economics, sociology, and political science. Students are given the opportunity to include a more global aspect to their studies, including anthropological and regional courses that focus on Africa, Asia, and Latin America. The programs are designed so that students are able to minor in areas of their choosing or select electives that help to prepare them for graduate school in the social sciences, law, or teaching. Students interested in law or teaching would work closely with the Program Director in choosing the proper electives or minor to prepare them for advanced study.
- Students will learn the tools to grasp the complex social issues facing our society.
- Students will develop a sense of social responsibility.
- Graduates should be prepared for a wide range of careers in the social sciences such as public administration, government, law school, graduate school, etc.
- Students should understand the basic concepts and ethical principles in social science.
- Students should be able to communicate orally and in writing clearly, concisely, and effectively about issues in the social sciences.
Curriculum
General Education Courses (credits)
First Year Seminar (3)
Written Communication (6)
Spoken and Interpersonal Communication (3)
Computer Literacy (0)
Ethics (3)
Quantitative Literacy (3)
Cultural Literacy (3)
Scientific Literacy (3-4)
Diversity and Social Consciousness (3)
Visual Literacy (3)
Critical Thinking, Problem Solving and Information Literacy: HG/SB 375 Methods of Inquiry (3)
Senior Capstone: SB 499 Capstone I- Applied: Senior Project (3)
TOTAL GENERAL EDUCATION CREDITS 39
Program Courses (credits)
SB 201 Multicultural Contributions (3)
LG ___ Language course* (6)
SB 110 Introduction to Anthropology (3)
PS 120 Introduction to Psychology (3)
SB 130 Introduction to Sociology (3)
SB 250 Cultural Geography (3)
SM 261 Statistics (3)
HG 141 U.S. Government and Politics (3)
Two of the following social relations courses (6):
SB 301 Models of Society
SB 311 Contemporary Ethnic Families
SB 336 Social Welfare Policies
SB 430 Social Theory
SB 335 Comparative Social Institutions in the U.S.
Two of the following international relations courses (6):
SB 401 World Cultures and Society
SB 329 Women and Culture
SB 380 Contemporary Slavery in the Modern World
SB 333 Human Rights and Genocide
HG 335 International Economics and Trade
HG 358 History of Mexico
HG 310 Modern Latin America
HG 311 History of the African Diaspora I
HG 312 History of the African Diaspora II
HG 131 Macroeconomics OR HG 132 Microeconomics (3)
One of the following 6 credit sequences:
HG 101 World Civ. to 1550 and HG 102 World Civ. 1550 to Present
HG 121 U.S. History to 1877 and HG 122 U.S. History 1877 to Present
TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS 48
Electives (credits)
300/400 level arts and sciences electives 21
100-400 level open electives 12
TOTAL ELECTIVE CREDITS 33
TOTAL CREDITS FOR DEGREE 120
Program Courses (credits)
SB 201 Multicultural Contributions (3)
LG ___ Language course* (6)
SB 110 Introduction to Anthropology (3)
PS 120 Introduction to Psychology (3)
SB 130 Introduction to Sociology (3)
SB 250 Cultural Geography (3)
PS 234 Social Psychology (3)
HG 141 U.S. Government and Politics (3)
Two of the following social relations courses (6):
SB 301 Models of Society
SB 311 Contemporary Ethnic Families
SB 336 Social Welfare Policies
SB 430 Social Theory
SB 335 Comparative Social Institutions in the U.S.
Two of the following international relations courses (6):
SB 401 World Cultures and Society
SB 329 Women and Culture
SB 380 Contemporary Slavery in the Modern World
SB 333 Human Rights and Genocide
HG 335 International Economics and Trade
HG 358 History of Mexico
HG 310 Modern Latin America
HG 311 History of the African Diaspora I
HG 312 History of the African Diaspora II
HG 131 Macroeconomics OR HG 132 Microeconomics (3)
One of the following 6 credit sequences:
HG 101 World Civ. to 1550 and HG 102 World Civ. 1550 to Present
HG 121 U.S. History to 1877 and HG 122 U.S. History 1877 to Present
SB 385 Internship (6)
TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS 54
Electives (credits)
300/400 level arts and sciences electives 15
100-400 level open electives 6
300/400 level open electives 6
TOTAL ELECTIVE CREDITS 27
TOTAL CREDITS FOR DEGREE 120