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Social Science Major B.A.
As a social science major, students may choose from three program tracks--generalist, global studies and disciplinary--each of which prepares students for a variety of careers in an increasingly diverse world.
The generalist track provides a solid foundation for graduate work in anthropology, political science or sociology and gives students strong academic preparation for careers in public agencies, nonprofit organizations and the business world. This program is also appropriate preparation for professional study in fields such as law, public affairs and international relations.
A growing number of students are seeking an education that prepares them for careers in the global economy. The global studies track is designed to meet this need. This academic background offers students the theoretical and practical training needed for careers with government agencies, transnational businesses and nonprofit organizations. It also provides appropriate training for professional study in fields such as law, public affairs and international relations.
The disciplinary track enables students to focus on either anthropology, political science or sociology, and it provides strong academic preparation for careers in public agencies, nonprofit organizations and the business world. This program is also appropriate preparation for graduate study in anthropology, political science or sociology. In consultation with the social science faculty, students may tailor a program within one of these disciplines to fit their particular academic needs.
The learning outcomes for a social science major ensure that students have the knowledge, skills and abilities for employment and citizenship in the 21st century:
- to know and understand the essential concepts of social science;
- to comprehend the historical foundations and theoretical approaches of social science;
- to plan and carry out social science research;
- to develop higher order thinking skills by analyzing and interpreting social science literature;
- to write analytically in a style that is informed, well-reasoned and literate;
- to recognize and understand the social significance of gender and sexual orientation, race and ethnicity, religion, social class and physical ability;
- to understand and utilize a global perspective; and
- to develop civic skills and ethical awareness by participating in community-based learning and program internships.
Requirements (36 total credits)
At least half of the credits required for the minor must be completed at Metropolitan State University.
Student should select lower division electives and upper division electives in consultation with an advisor.
Transfer courses may be applicable to minor requirements. The university's degree audit (DARS) will specify transfer courses that are directly equivalent to minor requirements; other transfer courses must be approved by the chair of the Social Science Department.
Students may not apply transfer credits in criminology to the major.
Generalist Track
- Lower-division Electives (up to 9 credits)
- Students may select courses in anthropology, geography, political science, social science, and sociology. Students may not apply more than 6 credits in any one discipline.
- Survey Courses (12 credits, select one course from each of the three discipline)
- ANTH 301 Approaches to Cultural Anthropology OR
- ANTH 302 Gender and Culture
- POL 301 Citizenship in a Global Context OR
- POL 321 World Politics
- SOC 301 Contemporary Sociology OR
- SOC 302 Interpersonal and Social Power: A View from Below
- Core Courses (15-16 credits)
- SSCI 359I Internship: Civic Engagement, The Social Sciences and Public Life (3-4 credits)
- SSCI 311 Research Methods in Social Science
- SSCI 501 Great Ideas: Classics of Social Science
- SSCI 451 Social Science Capstone: Thesis Seminar OR
- SSCI 452 Social Science Capstone: Integrative Seminar
NOTE: Sequencing: SSCI 311, SSCI 501, SSCI 451, SSCI 452 must be taken in three separate semesters in the order listed above.
- Upper-division Electives (To reach 36 credits)
- Students may select 300-level courses in anthropology, geography, political science, social science, and sociology.
Global Studies Track
- Lower-division Electives (up to 9 credits)
- Students may select courses in anthropology, geography, political science, social science, and sociology. Students may not apply more than 6 credits in any one discipline.
- Lower-division Required Courses (6 credits)
- SSCI 100 Introduction to Social Science
- GEOG 201 Physical and Human Geography
- Survey Courses (8 credits, select two courses from two different disciplines)
- ANTH 302 Gender and Culture OR
- ANTH 325 Women, Development and Social Change
- POL 301 Citizenship in a Global Context OR
- POL 321 World Politics
- SOC 303 Ethnic Conflict in Global Perspective OR
- SOC 304 Social Movements in Global Perspective
- Core Courses (15-16 credits credits)
- SSCI 359I Internship: Civic Engagement, The Social Sciences and Public Life (3-4 credits)
- SSCI 311 Research Methods in Social Science
- SSCI 501 Great Ideas: Classics of Social Science
- SSCI 451 Social Science Capstone: Thesis Seminar OR
- SSCI 452 Social Science Capstone: Integrative Seminar
NOTE: Sequencing: SSCI 311, SSCI 501, SSCI 451, SSCI 452 must be taken in three separate semesters in the order listed above.
- Upper-division Electives (to reach 36 credits)
- Students may select courses from the following list: ANTH 301, ANTH 302, ANTH 320, ANTH 321, ANTH 325, GEOG 323/POL 323, POL 301, POL 321, POL 303/SOC 303, POL 304/SOC 304, SSCI 301, and SSCI 396T.
Disciplinary Track--Anthropology
- Lower-division Electives in Anthropology (up to 9 credits)
- Students may also take SSCI 100 Introduction to Social Science
- Survey Course (4 credits, select one course)
- ANTH 301 Approaches to Cultural Anthropology OR
- ANTH 302 Gender and Culture
- Core Courses (15-16 credits)
- SSCI 359I Internship: Civic Engagement, The Social Sciences and Public Life (3-4 credits)
- SSCI 311 Research Methods in Social Science
- SSCI 501 Great Ideas: Classics of Social Science
- SSCI 451 Social Science Capstone: Thesis Seminar OR
- SSCI 452 Social Science Capstone: Integrative Seminar
NOTE: Sequencing: SSCI 311, SSCI 501, SSCI 451, SSCI 452 must be taken in three separate semesters in the order listed above.
- Upper-division Electives in Anthropology (to reach 36 credits)
- Select 300-level courses in anthropology
Disciplinary Track--Political Science
- Lower-division Electives in Political Science (up to 9 credits)
- Students may also take SSCI 100 Introduction to Social Science
- Survey Course (4 credits, select one course)
- POL 301 Citizenship in a Global Context OR
- POL 321 World Politics
- Core Courses (15-16 credits)
- SSCI 359I Internship: Civic Engagement, The Social Sciences and Public Life (3-4 credits)
- SSCI 311 Research Methods in Social Science
- SSCI 501 Great Ideas: Classics of Social Science
- SSCI 451 Social Science Capstone: Thesis Seminar OR
- SSCI 452 Social Science Capstone: Integrative Seminar
NOTE: Sequencing: SSCI 311, SSCI 501, SSCI 451, SSCI 452 must be taken in three separate semesters in the order listed above.
- Upper-division Electives in Political Science (to reach 36 credits)
- Select 300-level courses in political science
- Students may also take SSCI 301 Politics, Markets and Society
Disciplinary Track--Sociology
- Lower-division Electives in Sociology (up to 9 credits)
- Students may also take SSCI 100 Introduction to Social Science
- Survey Course (4 credits, select one course)
- SOC 301 Contemporary Sociology OR
- SOC 302 Interpersonal and Social Power: A View from Below
- Core Courses (15-16 credits)
- SSCI 359I Internship: Civic Engagement, The Social Sciences and Public Life (3-4 credits)
- SSCI 311 Research Methods in Social Science
- SSCI 501 Great Ideas: Classics of Social Science
- SSCI 451 Social Science Capstone: Thesis Seminar OR
- SSCI 452 Social Science Capstone: Integrative Seminar
NOTE: Sequencing: SSCI 311, SSCI 501, SSCI 451, SSCI 452 must be taken in three separate semesters in the order listed above.
- Upper-division Electives in Sociology (to reach 36 credits)
- Select 300-level courses in sociology
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