Social Science

General Education Requirements 

English Composition
Select one of the following:6
College Composition I
College Composition II
Introduction to Professional Writing
or
College Composition II
Introduction to Professional Writing
College Composition III: Persuasive Writing
Speech Communication
Select one of the following:3
Fundamentals of Public Speaking
Interpersonal Communication
Intercultural Communication
Mathematics
Select one of the following:3
College Algebra
Finite Mathematics
Precalculus
Mathematics in Society
Calculus I
Elementary Statistics
Lab Science
Select two of the following:8
Concepts of Biology
General Biology I
General Biology II
General Zoology
Introductory Chemistry
Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry
General Chemistry I
General Chemistry II
Introduction to Earth Science
The Earth Through Time
Concepts of Physics
Introductory Astronomy
College Physics I
College Physics II
University Physics I
University Physics II
Cognition and Brain Science
Technology, Engineering, and Design
Wellness
Select one of the following:2
Concepts of Fitness and Wellness
Introduction to Stress Management
Computer Science and Literacy
Select one of the following:3
Introduction to Computer Information Systems
Introduction to Programming
Introduction to Programming in Java
Introduction to Structured Programming I
Discovering Computing
Humanities
Literacies
Select one of the following:3
Oral Interpretation
Introduction to Literature
Introduction to Film
Mythology
World Literature I
World Literature II
American Literature I
American Literature II
Civilization, Thought, and Literary Heritage
Ethics and Philosophy of Science
1st Year Spanish I
1st Year Spanish II
2nd Year Spanish I
2nd Year Spanish II
Introduction to Theatre Arts
Art and Music
Select one of the following:3
Introduction to the Visual Arts
Introduction to Digital Media
Art History I
Art History II
History of Craft
Fine Arts and Aesthetics
Music Appreciation
Music Fundamentals
World Music
History of Rock and Roll
Social Science
Select 6 credits from the following:6
Understanding Media and Social Change
Human Communication
Principles of Microeconomics
Principles of Macroeconomics
Human Geography
United States to 1877
United States to Present
World Civilizations to 1500
World Civilizations since 1500
Environmental History
Native American Studies
American National Government
State and Local Government
Introduction to Psychology
Introduction to Sociology
Introduction to Anthropology
Additional Humanities or Social Science
Select one additional course from Humanities or Social Science or select from the following:2
Two-Dimensional Design
Drawing I
Ceramics I
Photography I
Survey of Geography
Group Piano for Non-Majors
Group Piano for Non-Majors
Valkyries
Concert Choir
Athletic Band
Concert Band
Planetarium Science
Theatre Practicum
Total Credits39

Major Requirements

Required Courses
Economics Courses
Select two of the following:6
Principles of Microeconomics 1
Principles of Macroeconomics
International Political Economy
The Atlantic World
Geography Courses
Select 6 hours from the following:6
Introduction to Earth Science
Survey of Geography
Human Geography 1
Environmental Earth Science
Applied Geography Workshop
History and Geography of England and Britain
Geography of North America
Independent Study
The Atlantic World
Field Experience in Geography
History Courses
Select 6 hours from the following:6
United States to 1877
United States to Present
World Civilizations to 1500
World Civilizations since 1500
Environmental History
History and Geography of England and Britain
The World Wars: 1914-1945
The Atlantic World
Political Science Courses
Select 6 hours from the following:6
American National Government 1
State and Local Government
Research Methods
U.S. Constitution: Federalism
U.S. Constitution: Civil Liberties
The American Presidency
Comparative Politics
International Relations
Psychology Courses
Select 6 hours from the following:6
Introduction to Psychology
Cognition and Brain Science
Developmental Psychology
Social Psychology
Group Dynamics
Abnormal Psychology
Human Sexuality
Personality Theories
Sociology Courses
Select 6 hours from the following:6
Introduction to Sociology 1
Introduction to Anthropology
The Family
Introduction to Gerontology
Race, Ethnic, and Gender Relations
Research Methods
Social Psychology
Criminology and Delinquency
Social Science Theory
Concentration
Students complete 18 additional credits in one of the following areas: History, Political Science, Psychology, or Sociology.18
HIST 491Senior Capstone1
Total Credits55

Total General Education 39 Hrs
Total Major Requirement 55 Hrs
Total Credits Needed to Graduate 120 Hrs

For degree and graduation requirements, visit degree requirements and graduation requirements.

Plan of Study

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
CIS 170 (Gen Ed)3Concentration or Related Field or Cultural Block3
COMM 212 (Gen Ed)3ENGL 120 (Gen Ed)3
ENGL 110 (Gen Ed)3HIST 104 or 212 (Gen Ed)3
MATH 210 (Gen Ed)3HPER 100 (Gen Ed)2
POLS 1153Lab Science (Gen Ed)4
UNIV 1501 
 16 15
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
Concentration or Related Field or Cultural Block3Art and Music (Gen Ed)3
Lab Science (Gen Ed)4Concentration or Related Field or Cultural Block3
Literacies (Gen Ed)3ECON 201 or 2023
PSYC 111 (Gen Ed)3GEOG 111 (Gen Ed)3
SOC 1103History 300-level course3
 PSYC 2503
 16 18
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
Concentration/Related Field or Cultural Block3Concentration or Related Field or Cultural Block3
Elective3Concentration or Related Field or Cultural Block3
GEOG 1513ECON 300-level course3
Geog 300-level course3Elective3
HIST 300-level course3PSYC 300-level course3
 15 15
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
Concentration or Related Field or Cultural Block3Concentration or Related Field or Cultural Block3
Concentration or Related Field or Cultural Block3Concentration or Related Field or Cultural Block3
Elective3Concentration or Related Field or Cultural Block3
POLS 300-level course3HIST 4911
SOC 300-level course3Internship2
 15 12
Total Credits 122

Please note:  This plan is intended for general information only.  Students are strongly encouraged to meet with their academic advisor each semester before registration.

Learning Outcomes

  1. Content: Students will accumulate knowledge and understanding of the necessary material to establish historical context and causality. Content will be demonstrated by thesis driven, evidence based responses to historical scenarios.
  2. Social theory: Students will develop an understanding of the philosophies, methodologies, and theories that define, give meaning to, and shape scholarly understanding of the social sciences. Social theory will be demonstrated through thesis driven research that applies relevant theories or methodologies to historical writing.
  3. Application: Students will demonstrate their content knowledge and understanding of social theory and use them in a manner that illustrates that they can apply it in real world experiences.