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Social Science Program


Social Science Degree Requirements


ASSOCIATE DEGREE

For an Associate Degree, students must:
  • Complete a minimum of fifty percent of the required
    total hours
  • Complete a minimum of 15 SH at TSUM for residency
    requirements
  • Earn a minimum of 6 SH at TSUM in the major area of
    concentration

BACCALAUREATE DEGREE

Social Science Major (36 SH):
Required courses (6 SH):
POL 2241 American National Government (3 SH)
POL 4480 The Capstone Course (3 SH)
Select one course (3 SH):
GEO 3301 Principles of Cultural Geography (3 SH), OR,
GEO 3300 Principles of Physical Geography (3 SH)
Select 9 SH of Sociology courses.
Select 9 SH of  History courses.
Select 9 additional semester hours from approved courses in Economics, Geography, Political Science, and/or Sociology.
Social Science Minor (18 SH):
Required courses (6 SH):
Select one series:
HIS 1101-
1102
History of Western Civilization I and II (3 SH each), OR
HIS 1111-
1112
U.S. History I and II (3 SH each)
Select 12 additional semester hours of approved courses in Economic, Geography, Political Science,and/or Sociology
Note: A History major desiring to complete a Social Science minor must select 12 or 15 SH from courses in Economics, Geography, Political Science, and/or Sociology.
Sociology Minor (18 SH):
Select 18 SH of Sociology Courses, 9 SH of which must be 3300 or 4400 level courses.