Social Science (BS)

Learning Outcomes

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

Summarize key concepts and theories in at least two of the major social sciences (sociology, political science, psychology, economics, geography)
Describe major long-term trends affecting interaction between people and the direction of American society. Particular attention is given to issues related to race, ethnicity, gender, and social problems such as poverty, addiction, and deviance.
Demonstrate the ability to perform basic statistical analysis to test a behavioral hypothesis.
Explain personal interactions and the development of social institutions through a variety of theoretical perspectives.
Engage in research or practice experience.
Interpret society and social trends from a Christian perspective and identify specific organizations and strategies that address issues of social importance from a Christian perspective.

Social Science BS Requirements

Specificed 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

PSYC 2004 General Psychology for Majors 4 credits
RSCH 3803 Research Methods 3 credits
SEMR 2153 Information Literacy 3 credits
SOSC 3503 Advanced Social Problems 3 credits
STAT 3203 Statistics 3 credits
18 hours in CRJS, ECON, EDUC, FRSC, PSYC, SOSC, or MGMT as approved by the Chair of the Social Science Division 18 credits

Three (3) Hours Selected from the following:

SOSC 4703 Capstone in Social Science 3 credits
SOSC 4993 Research in Social Science 3 credits

Human Diversity/Cultural Diversity

Six (6) Hours selected from the following:

COMM 2143 Intercultural Communication 3 credtis
ENGL 3103 Introduction to Principles/Strategies of Teaching English as a Second Language 3 credits
INCS 2023 Introduction to Intercultural Studies 3 credits
INCS 3001 Special Topics in ICS 1 credit
INCS 3503 -INCS 3589 Intercultural Internships (3-9 hours)
INCS 3763 Urban Studies 3 credits
PSYC 3763 Multicultural Counseling 3 credits
RELG 2123 Religions of the World 3 credits
SOSC 2003 Cultural Anthropology 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	48 hrs.

Electives	28-32 hrs.

	Total: 120 hrs.

Concentrations

Law and Public Policy

Fifteen (15) Hours selected from the following:

CRJS 2253 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 credits
CRJS 3413 Criminal Law 3 credits
ENGL 3173 Professional Writing 3 credits
MGMT 3203 Business Law 3 credits
SOSC 2053 Foundational Issues in Human Services 3 credits
SOSC 2203 Introduction to U.S. Government 3 credits

General Sociology

Fifteen (15 ) Hours selected from the following:

MGMT 3413 Organizational Behavior 3 credits
PSYC 3403 Social Psychology 3 credits
SOSC 2003 Cultural Anthropology 3 credits
SOSC 2103 Sex, Courtship, and Marriage 3 credits