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.
objectives
The student who graduates with a major in social science will
be able to
G Explain basic foundational concepts of sociology.
G Identify similarities and differences among the social
science disciplines in terms of theories, methods, and
applications.
G Apply micro and macro levels of analysis to social science
investigation.
G Describe the principles and ethical standards that underlie
professional responsibilities and conduct for social
scientists.
G Critically analyze social science issues within larger
historical and global contexts.
G Analyze social issues through integration and synthesis
of concepts and research methods from different social
science disciplines.
G Explain the role of evidence and qualitative and
quantitative methods across social science disciplines.
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 statistics course (3 credits): STAT 230
(or STAT 200)
G Required introductory courses (6 credits):
BEHS 210 and SOCY 100
G Foundation course (3 credits):
Chosen from CCJS 105, ECON 201 and 203,
GEOG 100 and 110, GERO 100, GVPT 100, and
PSYC 100
G Core courses (9 credits in a single area): Chosen
from applicable CCJS courses (350, 360,
454, and 461); any ANTH and SOCY courses;
any GVPT courses; any GERO courses; or
any PSYC courses (Note: Anthropology and
sociology are considered to constitute a single
area; in all other cases, courses must be chosen
from a single discipline.)
G Supplemental major courses (9 credits): Chosen
from any ANTH, BEHS, ECON, GERO, GVPT,
PSYC, and SOCY courses and CCJS 350, 360,
454, and 461
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. 67.
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