Undergraduate Catalog - UMUC Europe

Social Science
Students may seek an academic major in social science.
Major in Social Science
The social science major provides breadth of knowledge in the
social sciences through interdisciplinary study in areas such
as anthropology, behavioral sciences, economics, gerontology,
government and politics, psychology, and sociology and
depth through focused study in a single area. It also offers
depth and focus through selection of core courses in one
social science area. Graduates in social science may pursue
a variety of careers in which understanding of social science
issues in important, including business administration, elder
care, government, health services, law enforcement, human
resources, and community service.
Intended Program Outcomes
The student who graduates with a major in social science will
be able to
G Analyze issues, identify improvements, and recommend
solutions using statistics, data analysis, and appropriate
quantitative and qualitative methods for social science
research and/or program evaluation.
G Communicate effectively to professional and
nonprofessional individuals and groups through an
appropriate media to provide information about
social science research, services, or programs.
G Apply an understanding of the relationship between
micro- and macro-level problems and issues to identify
and evaluate individual and community needs.
G Analyze complex social problems and work toward
realistic solutions using diversity awareness and global
multicultural perspectives.
G Recognize and apply ethical principles and standards to
support the professional responsibilities and conduct of
social scientists in the workplace.
G Apply critical and creative thinking, information literacy,
technology, and an interdisciplinary perspective to solve
practical problems in the social sciences.
Degree Requirements
A degree with a major in social science requires the successful
completion of 120 credits of coursework including 30 credits
for the major (indicated by F); 41 credits in general education
requirements (GERs); and 49 credits in the minor, electives,
and other requirements. At least 15 credits in the major must
be earned in upper-level courses (numbered 300 or above).
Requirements for the
Social Science Major
Coursework for a major in social science includes
the following:
G Required foundation courses (6 credits):
BEHS 210 and 220
G Other foundation course (3 credits):
Chosen from SOCY 100, ANTH 102, PSYC 100,
and GERO 100
G Required statistics course (3 credits):
STAT 225 (or STAT 200 or 230)
G Required research methods course (3 credits):
BEHS 300
G Core courses (9 credits in a single focus area):
Chosen from upper-level ANTH, GERO, PSYC, or
SOCY courses
G Supplemental major course (3 credits):
Any ANTH, BEHS, GEOG, GERO, PSYC, or SOCY
course, or WMST 200
G Required capstone course (3 credits): BEHS 495
Recommended Sequence
The following course sequence will fulfill all of the
requirements for the BS in social science. Since some
recommended courses fulfill more than one requirement,
substituting courses for those listed may make it necessary
to take additional courses to meet degree requirements.
Students should consult an academic advisor whenever taking
advantage of other options.
Information on alternate courses (where allowable) to fulfill
general education requirements (in communications, arts
and humanities, behavioral and social sciences, biological and
physical sciences, mathematics, and interdisciplinary issues)
may be found on p. 63.
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