Broad Field Social Studies, Political Science Concentration, BS

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A Broad Field Social Studies interdisciplinary major of 56-60 credits in the social sciences selected by the student in consultation with an advisor. All students in Broad Field Social Studies with concentrations in Economics, Political Science or Sociology/Anthropology must complete the common interdisciplinary sequence in social science.

Broad Field Social Studies Major Requirements

Social Science Interdisciplinary Sequence

SS 369 - Social Science Statistics Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 4
SS 370 U - Social Science Research Methods Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 4
SS 484 3KX - Senior Social Science Seminar Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 4

Recommended Course

(3 credits):

SS 200 I - Comp Tech & Info for Soc Science Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3

Concentration Requirements

Includes a minimum of 28 credits in political science with supporting courses from at least two of the following disciplines: economics, geography history and sociology/anthropology.

Students will need 7 additional elective credits in Political Science, to be selected in consultation with an advisor.

Students will take supporting courses from at least two of the following disciplines: geography, history, economics, sociology, and anthropology to complete the 56-60 credit requirement.

Political Science Courses

The following Political Science courses:

PS 210 GJ - Intro to International Relations Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 4
OR
PS 275 GJ - Intro to Comparative Politics Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 4
PS 301 - Political Ideas Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 4

Additional Elective Credits

Students will need 7 additional elective credits in Political Science, to be selected in consultation with an advisor.

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Supporting Courses

Students will take supporting courses from at least two of the following disciplines: geography, history, economics, sociology, and anthropology to complete the 56-60 credit requirement.

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