Program Overview

Program Overview

The Social Sciences major provides students with a versatile skill set and comprehensive interdisciplinary study of human behavior. Social sciences students explore the cultural, economic, political, and historical contexts of societies, with courses available in anthropology, geography, Latin American studies, sociology, political science, and related fields.

Program Requirements

The School of Professional Advancement awards the Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences degree following the successful completion of 120 credits, including 30 credits in the major. To fulfill the major core course requirements, students must earn 12 credits in 1000/2000 level and 18 credits in 3000+ level social science courses. Students must complete PASS 1010 and three foundational courses (1000 or 2000 level) in three different social science areas. Students will then take five upper-level social science courses. As their final requirement, students will complete an interdisciplinary Capstone seminar course.

Major Core Courses

• Course List
  • PASS 1010: Social Science Foundations (3 credits)
  • One 1000/2000 level course in three different social science areas (9 credits)
  • Five 3000+ level courses in any of the social science areas (15 credits)
  • Capstone Seminar (3 credits)
• Total Credit Hours: 30

Social Science Areas

• anthropology
• sociology
• economics
• political science
• gender and sexuality studies
• or another social science area chosen with an advisor

Program String and Field of Study

• PAUBA_UG, SOSC

Additional Information

Students will have the option to complete their Capstone as an independent study in cases where there is low enrollment for the Capstone seminar.