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The Social Sciences program reflects a synthesis of tradition and progress, continuity and change, to meet the problems and issues of contemporary society. Through the integration of history and the social sciences, it is our task and challenge to reach students, to break open new horizons for mind and spirit, to gain certain basic understandings, acquire the necessary skills, and develop proper attitudes needed for effective citizenship, creative involvement, and followership as well as leadership in a democratic society, as these are manifested in relationship to the world community.
The goal of the Social Sciences major is to expose students to a range of issues central to collective life in modern, industrialized societies and to the key analytical frameworks for understanding those issues. Students in this major will be challenged to think critically about their participation in contemporary social systems and institutions and to see these phenomena in historical perspective. Students will be exposed to perspectives in sociology, history, psychology, economics, and criminology through the major’s core requirements. Students are encouraged to pursue these areas of thought more deeply through their free electives. For teacher certification programs in Social Sciences, Grades 1-6 and 7-12, see the School of Education page.
Course Requirement Definitions:
Elective Requirement: Additional courses necessary to earn enough credits for a degree outside of Major and STAGE requirements.
First Year Seminar (FYS): Introductory course to the academic experience, emphasizing the skills necessary for academic success.
Major Requirement: Courses are core to this major and are subject matter-specific.
Stage Requirement: Courses are part of our STAGE General Education program, and must be taken to earn a degree. Learn more here>
Fall One – first year
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| HIST 101, 102, 121, or 122 | History of the US and Modern Europe Major Requirement I and II | 3 CR |
| ED 208 | Adolescent Psychology Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| Language 1 (Breadth & Proficiency 1) | Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| STAC 101 | Elective Requirement | 1 CR |
| FYS 101 | First Year Seminar Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| WRT 101 | Academic Writing I Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| 16 FALL CREDITS |
Spring One – first year
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| HIST 101, 102, 121 or 122 | History of the US and Modern Europe Major Requirement I and II | 3 CR |
| ED 212 | Educational Psychology Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| Language 2 (Breadth & Proficiency 2) | Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| Breadth & Proficiency 3 | Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| Free Elective: (SOC 101 Recommended) | Introduction to Sociology Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| 15 SPRING CREDITS |
Fall Two – sophomore
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Foundations 4 | Quantitative Literacy Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| EDSC 218 | Curriculum for Inclusive Secondary Classrooms Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| EDSP 241 | Exceptional Individuals Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| Breadth & Proficiency 4 | Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| ECON 101 | Macroeconomics Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| 15 FALL CREDITS |
Spring Two – sophomore
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| HIST 225 | Writing for History Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| ED 213 | Issues in Education Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| Gateway Course 1 (Math) | Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| EDSC 322 | Social Studies Teaching Methods Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| HIST 206 | Perspectives in Global History Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| Free Elective | Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| 18 SPRING CREDITS |
Fall three – junior
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| POLS 202 | American Society & Politics Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| GEOG 205 | World & Regional Geography Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| Gateway Course 2 (Science) | Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| EDSC 327 | Literacy: Writing Methods Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| Social Science Major Elective 1 | 300/400 Level: HIST or GEO Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| 15 FALL CREDITS |
Spring three – sophomore
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Social Science Major Elective 2 | 300/400 Level: HIST Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| SOC, GEO, or PSYC Course | Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| EDSC 326 | Literacy: Reading Methods Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| EDSP 350 | Issues & Strategies in Assessment Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| Gateway Course 3 | Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| 15 SPRING CREDITS |
Fall four – senior
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| HIST 420 | Research Seminar Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| Social Science Major Elective 3 | 300/400 Level: HIST, GEO, ECON, or POLS Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| HIST or POLS Course | Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| EDSP 344 | Strategies for Behavior Management Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| Foundations 5 | Scientific Reasoning Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| 15 FALL CREDITS |
Spring Four – senior
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDSC 415 | Student Teaching Major Requirement | 9 CR |
| EDSC 420 | Seminar on Reflective Training Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| 12 SPRING CREDITS |