Social Science
The study of the Social Sciences prepares students for a wide range of professional careers, particularly in human services. Alumni have traditionally entered careers in community/social services, criminal justice, and law enforcement. Others have pursued graduate school in various fields, including Psychology, Social Work, Law, Political Science, History, Conflict Resolution Studies/Peace Studies, and Education. With this degree you choose one of the following concentrations in addition to your Social Science Core: History, Sociology and Psychology.
The Social Science general concentration is also designed to provide a good deal of flexibility and choice in the student's major, allowing them to select from a variety of courses in American culture and history, psychology and sociology. Some students also choose the option of pairing their study of a foreign language with their concentration area.
At the heart of this major is a two-fold emphasis. First, the social science major assists students in developing a broad and advanced understanding of human beings, the institutions that influence their behavior, and the methods for effecting change in surrounding communities. Secondly, there is a clear and consistent focus on the development of analytical research skills whereby students become better equipped to critically reflect on human behavior, across many situational contexts.