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2017-2018 University Catalog 
    
2017-2018 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Social Science, B.G.S.


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This program is intended for students with an interest in more than one area within the social sciences. Aside from other requirements for the baccalaureate degree, students pursuing the Social Science program must complete the core curriculum requirements, the following 8 courses, and sufficient electives for a total 120 credits.

Program Requirements


Required Courses (24 credits)


Courses must be selected from at least two but no more than three areas in the social sciences.

There cannot be more than four courses from a single discipline.

  • Four (4) courses at the 100 or 200 level
  • Four (4) courses at the 300 or 400 level

Total Major Credits: 24 credits


Core Curriculum (30 credits)


Includes two writing courses (including, Expository Writing or the equivalent); a Mathematics skills course; Speaking Across Audiences and at least one approved course from each of the following categories: Natural Science, Humanities, Fine Arts, Social Science; and additional liberal arts electives for a total of 30 credits.

Electives (66 credits)


Total Credits Required to Graduate: 120 credits


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