Social Science (BS)

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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:

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

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

PSYC 2003 General Psychology 3 credits
RSCH 3803 Research Methods 3 credits
SOSC 3503 Advanced Social Problems 3 credits
SOSC 4703 Capstone in Social Science 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

Optional Concentrations

These courses apply to the 18 credit hours required for the major (see above).

Law and Public Policy Concentration

Fifteen (15) Hours selected from the following or by approval of the Coordinator of Social Science and the Division Chair of Social Science.

COMM 2303 Persuasion 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
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 Concentration

Fifteen (15 ) Hours selected from the following by approval of the Coordinator of Social Science and the Division Chair of Social Science.

COMM 2403 Introduction to Popular Culture 3 credits
ECON 2053 Microeconomics 3 credits
ECON 2063 Macroeconomics 3 credits
HIST 4423 Global Issues in Historical Perspective 3 credits
MGMT 3353 Organizational Behavior 3 credits
PSYC 3403 Social Psychology 3 credits
RELG 2123 Religions of the World 3 credits
SOSC 2003 Cultural Anthropology 3 credits
SOSC 2103 Sex, Courtship, and Marriage 3 credits
SOSC 2123 Race and Ethnic Relations 3 credits

Human Diversity/Cultural Diversity

Six (6) Hours selected from the following list or by approval of the Coordinator of Social Science and the Division Chair of Social Science.

COMM 2143 Intercultural Communication 3 credtis
ENGL 3103 Introduction to Principles/Strategies of Teaching English as a Second Language 3 credits
INCS 3763 Urban Studies 3 credits
PSYC 3763 Multicultural Counseling 3 credits
RELG 2023 Cross-Cultural Ministry Experience 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	42 hrs.

Electives	34-38 hrs.

	Total: 120 hrs.