Social Science (BS)

Federal CIP: 45.0101 Social Sciences, General

Learning Outcomes

At the completion of the social science program, students should be able to do the following:

Interpret major societal and social trends from different theoretical and philosophical perspectives.
Explain personal interactions and the development of social institutions through a variety of theoretical and practical perspectives.
Display the critical thinking skills and research skills necessary to interpret and contribute to current social science research.
Engage in research or practice experience.

Social Science BS Requirements

Specified Core Curriculum

Students earning a bachelor’s degree must complete all Core Curriculum requirements. The following specific core curriculum course(s) is required.

SOSC 1003 Introduction to Sociology 3 credits

Major Courses

Completion of major courses and concentration courses requires a minimum grade of C-.

PSYC 2003 General Psychology 3 credits
RSCH 3803 Research Methods 3 credits
SOSC 2233 Information Literacy 3 credits
SOSC 3503 Advanced Social Problems 3 credits
STAT 3203 Statistics 3 credits
18 hours in ECON, EDUC, FRSC, or MGMT as approved by the Social Sciences department coordinator 18 credits

Human Diversity/Cultural Diversity

Three (3) Hours selected from the following list or by approval of the department coordinator of Social Science and the School Chair of Business and Social Sciences.

COMM 2143 Intercultural Communication 3 credits
PSYC 3763 Multicultural Counseling 3 credits
RELG 2023 Cross-Cultural Ministry Experience 3 credits
SOSC 2003 Cultural Anthropology 3 credits
SOSC 2123 Race and Ethnic Relations 3 credits

Select three (3) Hours

SOSC 4003 Studies in Social Sciences 3 credits or
SOSC 4213 Research Project 3 credits

Optional Concentrations

These courses apply to the 18 credit hours required for the major (see above). Completion of concentration courses requires a minimum grade of C-.

Law and Public Policy Concentration

Fifteen (15) Hours selected from the following or by approval of the department coordinator of Social Sciences and the school chair of Business and Social Sciences.

COMM 2603 Persuasion and Rhetoric 3 credits
COMM 3753 Media Law 3 credits
CRJS 1253 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 credits
CRJS 3353 Juveniles and the Law 3 credits
CRJS 3403 Courts and Procedure 3 credits
CRJS 3413 Criminal Law 3 credits
ENGL 3173 Professional Writing 3 credits
BUSI 3203 Business Law I 3 credits
SOSC 2053 Foundational Issues in Human Services 3 credits
SOSC 2203 Introduction to U.S. Government 3 credits

General Sociology Concentration

Fifteen (15) Hours selected from the following by approval of the department coordinator of Social Sciences and the school chair of Business and Social Sciences.

COMM 2403 Introduction to Popular Culture 3 credits
ECON 2053 Microeconomics 3 credits
ECON 2063 Macroeconomics 3 credits
MGMT 3353 Organizational Behavior 3 credits
PSYC 3403 Social Psychology 3 credits
SOSC 2003 Cultural Anthropology 3 credits
SOSC 2103 Sex, Courtship, and Marriage 3 credits
SOSC 2123 Race and Ethnic Relations 3 credits

Electives

In addition to core curriculum (40-44 credit hours) and major course requirements, students must complete elective coursework appropriate to their degree. At least 27 credit hours must be upper level (3000-4999). A minimum of 120 credit hours is required for most bachelor’s degrees, including elective coursework. Students are strongly encouraged to work with their advisor to identify courses that complement their program area.

Summary


Core Curriculum Requirements	40-44 hrs.

Major Requirements	39 hrs.

Electives	37-41 hrs.

	Total: 120 hrs.