Students pursuing the Bachelor of Science will also take 6 adv hours from the Other Course Requirement list in addition to the 48 hours of the major.
  • The Other Course Requirements (OCR) are courses that emphasize Professional Communication or Research & Analytical Methods.
  • Any Social Science based course used to satisfy the OCR cannot also be used in satisfying the 48 hours in the Social Science major.
  • As an exception, foreign language(Lang 2040 & 2050) or Study Abroad can be substituted for the completion of the OCR requirement.
Help with More Restricted Departments 
To assist you in choosing courses for your Social Science subjects, the following handouts have suggestions for advanced courses in departments  that can be more restrictive. Unless noted, these may not be your only options. Please check course offerings every semester for additional courses. Please note that you are always responsible for meeting a course prerequisite. See your Academic Counselor for help with questions and understanding your field requirements.

Economics

Psychology

Social Work

BS in Social Science with Secondary Education Teacher's Certification. Students who earn a Secondary Teacher's Certification in Social Studies will be certified to teach the following social studies subjects in grades 7-12: History, Government, Economics, Geography, Psychology and Sociology.

BS in Social Science with Social Studies Teaching Certification track

 
 
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