Social Science

Foundations of Social Science: (18 Credits)

* For Licensure in Social Studies Secondary Education, take asterisked courses plus two courses at the 3000 or 4000 level in American History or American Government.

• GEO 1010 - Introduction to Geography Credits: 3

• (see footnote *) Advised Term - 1st or 2nd Year

• HIS 1011 - Western Civilization I Credits: 3

• (see footnote *) Advised Term - 1st or 2nd Year

• HIS 1211 - American History I Credits: 3

• (see footnote *) Advised Term - 1st or 2nd Year

• HIS 1212 - American History II Credits: 3

• (see footnote *) Advised Term - 1st or 2nd Year

• POS 1010 - Introduction to Political Science Credits: 3

• (see footnote*) Advised Term - 1st or 2nd Year

• SOC 1010 - Introduction to Sociology Credits: 3

• OR ANT-1030 Introduction to Anthropology

• Advised Term - 1st or 2nd Year

Advanced Core: (10 Credits)

• SSC 3020 - Research Design and Analysis Credits: 4

• Advised Term - 3rd Year

• SSC 4720 - Senior Thesis/Capstone Credits: 3

• Advised Term - 4th Year

• SSC 4740 - Social Science Seminar Credits: 3

• Advised Term - 3rd Year

Advanced Electives

Six additional courses from the department. At least five courses at the 3000-4000 level.  No more than six credits of the fieldwork courses (ANT 3820 and SSC 3820) may be counted toward the degree.

Advised Term - 3rd/4th Year

Academic and Fieldwork Opportunities

Social Science and Global Studies majors may elect to make independent arrangements to study abroad with faculty approval. Internships undertaken through Cooperative Education enable students to gain firsthand experience in areas related to their major and interests. Students have acted as legislative aides in government, worked in museums, law offices, correctional facilities, and have been involved with social-service delivery programs and with municipal government research projects.

In addition, the department offers a number of opportunities for students to experience the culture of a foreign country by traveling to that country and visiting historic and cultural sites, cultural events, and interacting with the people and culture. The department also offers ANT 3820 Antropology Fieldwork and SSC 3820 Global Studies Fieldwork.