Social Sciences, BA

Joanna Kaftan, PhD, Coordinator
N1060, 713-221-8299

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates who earn a BA/BS in Social Sciences will be able to:

Apply specific social science theory to real world situations and recommend a best course of action.
Demonstrate proficiency in empirical social science research.
Effectively write generalizations, and weigh conflicting evidence in their writing.

Degree Requirements

To complete a BA in Social Science, students must satisfy the “Requirements for CHSS Majors ” and fulfill the coursework listed below.

Common Core Requirements

See listing under Common Core Requirements in this catalog.

Preparatory Requirements

(Courses in this area can be reused from the common core)

3 Hours in ANTH:

Complete

Additional Preparatory Requirements

(Courses in this area cannot be reused from the common core)

3 Hours in Literature:

Complete 3 semester credit hours in upper or lower-level literature

3 Hours in Introductory Social Science:

Foreign Language and Culture

9-14 Hours in Foreign Language and Culture:

(A single foreign language through 2301 or 2311 up to 11 semester credit hours - plus 3 semester credit hours of either 2302 or 2312 or an alternative 3 semester credit hour course focusing on a specific culture). For students placing out of any foreign language courses, other courses in English, humanities or social sciences may be substituted to obtain a minimum of 120 hours. Hours in excess of 3 SCHs for any foreign language course may be applied toward a free elective.

Major Requirements

3 Upper-Level Hours in Ethics:

3 semester credit hours of PHIL at the 33XX or 43XX level, excluding

3 Hours Writing Course:

Complete 3 SCHs from the following:

9 Upper-Level Hours in Concentration 1:

Complete 9 SCHs in a single discipline from the following options in History, Political Science, Psychology, or Sociology.

9 Upper-Level Hours in Concentration 2:

Complete 9 SCHs in a single discipline (other than “Concentration 1”) from the following options: History, Political Science, Psychology, or Sociology.

9 Hours in Social Science Electives:

Complete 9 upper-level semester credit hours from any combination of Anthropology, History, Political Science, Sociology, Social Work, or Social Science coursework.

3 Hours Capstone:

SOS 4301 - Special Projects in the Social Sciences
or
SOS 4380 - Field Experience in the Social Sciences (recommended)

Free Electives

Upper or lower division courses may be applied to this area, with the exceptions described under the “Requirements for CHSS Majors ” section.