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Social Science is an interdisciplinary contract major offered through the School of Social Science and Human Services. It is designed to enable students with specialized interests in the Social Sciences to develop, in collaboration with a faculty advisor, a coherent program of courses in areas of inquiry for which regular majors are not offered, allowing students to explore specialized or emerging fields. Examples of such programs include, but are not limited to:
It is recommended that students consider combining their major concentration with an appropriate minor (e.g. Sociology, Psychology, Substance Abuse, Women’s Studies, Africana Studies, Latin American Studies, Economics).
Each of the concentrations requires 10 courses, at least 4 of which must be at the upper level. Since the choice of concentration and design of the major are individualized, interested students are encouraged to contact the convener early in their college careers.
The major is offered by the School of Social Science and Human Services and leads to a BA degree. In addition to the major requirements, students must fulfill the following General Education and School of Social Science and Human Services requirements.
Outcome 1: Demonstrate critical analysis of arguments and evaluate major assertions.
Outcome 2: Write effectively.
Outcome 3: Demonstrate an understanding of methods, skills, and tools used in a variety of disciplines including historical, theoretical, scientific, and philosophical.
Outcome 4: Ability to use appropriate technologies to conduct research and evaluate that research.
Outcome 5: Understand and articulate the importance of diversity within and among societies.
Note: A 2.0 GPA in the major is required for graduation.
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