Social Science

In addition to general education requirements, majors in Social Science must complete a concentration of 57 semester hours or more in four fields of study to be selected from economics, geography, history, political science, psychology, sociology, and social welfare. A minimum of 21 semester hours is needed in one field, 15 semester hours in each of two additional fields, and 6 semester hours in a fourth field. Majors must also complete SOCI/SOSC4450 and SOCI/SOSC4460.

All students who wish to receive a Bachelor of Arts degree in History, International Studies, Social Science, or Sociology in the Social Science Division must successfully complete two semesters of a single foreign language or equivalent as demonstrated by placement examination or status as a native speaker of a language other than English.

SOSC3390 Methods of Teaching Social Studies 3 s.h.
Discussions of the general and specific objectives of social studies in the secondary school system, the materials and resources available, techniques in teaching the social studies, types of curricula, and methods of evaluation.

SOSC4450 Social Research I (Also SOCI4450) 3 s.h.
A survey of the principles and practice of social research, including data analysis, research ethics, and the design and implementation of surveys, experiments, and field studies. Students design their own research projects. Prerequisites: MATH1380 (grade of C or better). Goal 2d, 4c1

SOSC4460 Social Research II (Also SOCI4460) 2 s.h.
Students carry out an empirical research project and write a research paper. Prerequisite: SOCI/ SOSC4450 (grade of C or better). Goal 2d, 4c1