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The graduation requirements of the University as described in the Undergraduate Education section of this catalog; 120 credits, including general elective credits, are required for the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in Interdisciplinary Studies in Social Science. |
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The University's Tier II writing requirement for the Interdisciplinary Studies in Social Science major is met by completing Social Science 499. That course is referenced in item 4. below. |
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| The graduation requirements of the College of Social Science for the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree. |
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Foundation Courses (9 to 12 credits): |
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Three of the following courses: |
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ANP |
201 |
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology |
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EC |
201 |
Introduction to Microeconomics |
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GEO |
204 |
World Regional Geography |
3 |
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HST |
110 |
Historical Approaches to Contemporary Issues |
3 |
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PLS |
200 |
Introduction to Political Science |
4 |
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PSY |
101 |
Introductory Psychology |
4 |
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SOC |
100 |
Introduction to Sociology |
4 |
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One foundation course must match the discipline in the selected cognate, as listed in item 5. below. Qualified students may substitute Economics 251H for Economics 201. |
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All of the following courses (9 credits): |
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SSC |
299 |
Integration of Social Science Perspectives |
3 |
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SSC |
495 |
Interdisciplinary Research Methods |
3 |
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SSC |
499 |
Capstone in Interdisciplinary Studies in Social Science (W) |
3 |
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Disciplinary Cognate |
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Complete a minimum of 12 credits in one of the following cognates: anthropology, economics, geography, history, liberal studies, political science, psychology, or sociology. |
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Anthropology Cognate. In addition to the ANP 201 foundation course listed in item 3. above, complete the following: |
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One of the following courses: |
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ANP |
203 |
Introduction to Archeology |
3 |
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ANP |
206 |
Introduction to Physical Anthropology |
3 |
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Three Anthropology courses at the 300-400 level (9 credits) |
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Economics Cognate. In addition to the EC 201 foundation course listed in item 3. above, complete the following: |
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The following course: |
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EC |
202 |
Introduction to Macroeconomics |
3 |
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Three courses in Economics at the 300-400 level |
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Geography Cognate. In addition to the GEO 204 foundation course listed in item 3. above, complete the following: |
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One of the following courses: |
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GEO |
113 |
Introduction to Economic Geography |
3 |
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GEO |
151 |
Introduction to Human Geography |
3 |
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GEO |
206 |
Physical Geography |
3 |
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The following course: |
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GEO |
221 |
Introduction to Geographic Information |
3 |
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Two Geography courses at the 300-400 level. |
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History Cognate. In addition to the HST 110 foundation course listed in item 3. above, complete the following: |
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The following course: |
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HST |
201 |
Historical Methods and Skills |
3 |
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Three History courses at the 300-400 level, only two of which may be on the United States (9 credits) |
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Liberal Studies Cognate. |
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Students interested in completing a Liberal Studies cognate must complete 12 credits of course work in the College of Social Science. Liberal Studies students may only count College of Social Science courses toward their cognate requirements, but are strongly encouraged to select appropriate objectives, or minors to accomplish the student’s academic goals. To pursue this cognate, a student must develop a proposal in coordination with an Interdisciplinary Studies in Social Science advisor that includes the following:
(a) A proposed outline for the course work to be taken with a rationale for each course.
(b) A statement of purpose for the proposed course work.
(c) A set of learning outcomes that will be achieved through the course work that is not available in other majors at the University, or the College.
The proposed course of study must be approved by an Interdisciplinary Studies in Social Science advisor, two faculty members in the College of Social Science, and the Center for Integrative Studies director.
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Political Science Cognate. In addition to the PLS 200 foundation course listed in item 3. above, complete the following: |
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The following course: |
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PLS |
201 |
Introduction to Methods of Political Analysis |
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Three Political Science courses at the 300-400 level. |
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Psychology Cognate. In addition to the PSY 101 foundation course listed in item 3. above, complete the following: |
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The following course: |
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PSY |
295 |
Data Analysis in Psychological Research |
3 |
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Students who have completed Statistics and Probability 315 should consult an academic advisor before completing this course. |
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Two of the following courses: |
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PSY |
200 |
Cognitive Psychology |
3 |
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PSY |
209 |
Brain and Behavior |
3 |
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PSY |
235 |
Social Psychology |
3 |
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PSY |
236 |
Personality |
3 |
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PSY |
244 |
Developmental Psychology: Infancy Through Childhood |
3 |
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PSY |
255 |
Industrial and Organizational Psychology |
3 |
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PSY |
270 |
Community Psychology |
3 |
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PSY |
280 |
Abnormal Psychology |
3 |
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One Psychology course at the 300-400 level. |
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Sociology Cognate. In addition to the SOC 100 foundation course listed in item 3. above, complete the following: |
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The following course: |
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SOC |
281 |
Social Research Methods |
4 |
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Three Sociology courses at the 300-400 level. |
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