In addition to a selected set of three core courses, each student interested in pursuing a B.A. in the social sciences is required to complete 30 credits in one of the three disciplines: sociology, political science or economics. A criminal justice major is also offered. A minimum department C index is required and a maximum of 15 credits may be transferred toward the major.
Major Core Courses | Campus |
| ANT 151 Cultural Anthropology |   |
| ECO 120 Macroeconomics | |
| POL 102 Introduction to Political Science | |
| POL 103 American Government and Politics | |
| SOC 100 Introductory Sociology | |
| SOC 133 American Society | |
| SOC 136 Social Problems | |
Area Of Concentration For Child Study Majors | |
The department offers two 30-credit areas of concentration for child study majors: sociology and social science. Child study majors should consult the Department of Social Sciences and their academic adviser when choosing courses. | |
Sociology | |
| SOC 100 Introductory Sociology OR SOC 136 Social Problems | |
Eight sociology electives (one at the 300 level) | |
| Social Science - any three of the following: | |
| ANT 151 Cultural Anthropology | |
| SOC 100 Introductory Sociology | |
| POL 102 Introduction to Political Science | |
| ECO 120 Macroeconomics | |
| One of the following | |
| POL 103 American Government and Politics | |
| POL 104 State and Local Government | |
| One of the following | |
| ECO 161 International Economic Problems | |
| ECO 278 Economic Geography | |
Five electives, including one at the 300 level. Social Sciences Course Descriptions | |
