BA with a Major in Social Science
Following is one suggested four-year degree plan. Students are encouraged to see their adviser each semester for help with program decisions and enrollment. Students are responsible for meeting all course prerequisites.
*See the University Core Curriculum section of this catalog for approved list of course options.
**See Arts and Sciences Degree Requirements section of this catalog for approved list of course options.
Freshman Year
Fall Semester
| Courses |
Hours |
| ENGL 1310, College Writing I* |
3 |
| HIST 2610, United States History to 1865* |
3 |
| LANG 2040, Foreign Language (intermediate)** |
3 |
| MATH (above College Algebra, except 1350)** |
3 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences* |
3 |
| Total |
15 |
Spring Semester
| Courses |
Hours |
| ENGL 1320, College Writing II* |
3 |
| LANG 2050, Foreign Language (intermediate)** |
3 |
| HIST 2620, United States History Since 1865* |
3 |
| Communication** |
3 |
| Natural Sciences** |
4 |
| Total |
16 |
Sophomore Year
Fall Semester
| Courses |
Hours |
| PSCI 1040, American Government* |
3 |
| Elective |
3 |
| Elective |
3 |
| Humanities* |
3 |
| Physical Science** |
4 |
| Total |
16 |
Spring Semester
| Courses |
Hours |
| PSCI 1050, American Government* |
3 |
| Social Science |
3 |
| Elective |
3 |
| Literature** |
3 |
| Visual and Performing Arts* |
3 |
| Total |
15 |
Junior Year
Fall Semester
| Courses |
Hours |
| Social Science (advanced) |
3 |
| Social Science (advanced) |
3 |
| Elective (advanced) |
3 |
| Elective (advanced) |
3 |
| Laboratory Science** |
4 |
| Total |
16 |
Spring Semester
| Courses |
Hours |
| Social Science (advanced) |
3 |
| Social Science |
3 |
| Elective (advanced) |
3 |
| Elective (advanced) |
3 |
| Elective |
2 |
| Total |
14 |
Senior Year
Fall Semester
| Courses |
Hours |
| Social Science (advanced) |
3 |
| Social Science (advanced) |
3 |
| Social Science (advanced) |
3 |
| Cross-cultural, Diversity and Global Studies* |
3 |
| Elective |
3 |
| Elective (advanced) |
3 |
| Total |
18 |
Spring Semester
| Courses |
Hours |
| Social Science (advanced) |
3 |
| Social Science (advanced) |
3 |
| Social Science (advanced) |
3 |
| Elective (advanced) |
3 |
| Elective |
3 |
| Wellness* |
3 |
| Total |
18 |
Actual degree plans may vary depending on availability of courses in a given semester. Some courses may require prerequisites not listed. Additional requirements for the Social Science (SOSC) major are outlined in the College of Arts and Sciences section of this catalog under “Interdisciplinary Majors.” Contact the SOSC adviser in the Arts and Sciences Office of Student Advising, Room 220, General Academic Building.
Students may wish to use opportunities for electives to complete a minor of their choice or secondary education courses for teacher certification.
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