Social Science Major

Specialized General Studies Requirements

Requirements for the Major

• SS 2220 - Introduction to Social Science 3 Credit Hour(s)
• SS 3375 - Research Methods in the Social Sciences 3 Credit Hour(s)
• GIS 3390 - Fundamentals of Geographic Information and Analysis 3 Credit Hour(s)
• SS 3376 - Social Science Statistics 3 Credit Hour(s)
• SS 4498 - Social Science Theory 3 Credit Hour(s)
• SS 4499 - Professional Seminar in the Social Sciences 3 Credit Hour(s)
• Select an additional 18 hours of approved upper-level courses in at least three disciplines from the following: anthropology, economics, geography, history, political science, psychology, sociology, criminal justice, or as approved by the department chair

Accelerated Law Curriculum Option

Students majoring in Social Science and Legal Studies as a minor may select the Accelerated Law Curriculum Option. See the Accelerated Law Curriculum section the catalog for more information.

The 30 semester hours from the partnered institution will be credited as follows:

• 9 hours will be applied to the Legal Studies Minor
• 6 hours will be applied to the Social Science Major
  • Civil Procedure I 3 Credit Hour(s)
  • Civil Procedure II 3 Credit Hour(s)
• 15 hours will be applied to Area V General Studies