A Student's Guide to Degrees offered through the
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
Interim Chair: Ellen Hansen (Geography)
Professors: Charles Brown (Philosophy), Phil Kelly (Political Science),
Christopher Lovett (History), Ronald T. McCoy (History)
Associate Professors: Deborah Gerish (History), Ellen Hansen
(Geography), Gregory Schneider (History), Karen Manners Smith (History)
Assistant Professors: G. Rebecca Dobbs (Geography), Ed Emmer (Philosophy),
Darla Mallein (Social Sciences Education), Michael Smith (Political Science),
Joyce Thierer (History)
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Students majoring in the social sciences can graduate with the following degrees:
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science in
Education
This degree program is designed for students who seek a
liberal background to support their field of specialization. It is also
a
degree for students intending to enter graduate school. A faculty advisor
is assigned to work with each student to arrange a
program which will fulfill special needs and interests.
Transfer students must successfully complete a minimum of
three approved courses in residence at this university. Additional
hours may be required upon analysis of previous credits. Most students
develop programs in their field of specialization which
will call for more than the minimum number of upper-division credits.
This degree program is designed for students who wish extensive
multi-disciplinary work in the social sciences or a particular
program of specialization in one of the specific fields. A faculty advisor
is assigned to work with each student to arrange a
program which will fulfill special needs and interests.
Transfer students must successfully complete a minimum of
three approved courses in residence at this university. Additional
hours may be required upon analysis of previous credits.
BACHELOR
OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION
SOCIAL SCIENCES TEACHING FIELD
Those students who wish to teach the social sciences in
secondary schools commonly take this degree, although licensure is
possible in the other degree programs in the Division of Social Sciences,
except the Bachelor of General Studies. All students in the social sciences
who are preparing for teacher licensure are advised to get the special
information sheet on teacher
licensure from the social sciences office, and to check general education
and professional studies programs established by
The Teachers College. All students must meet with the Social Sciences
education advisor to set up a program of study.
All students in any degree program in the Division of Social
Sciences who wish to have on their contract recommendation for
teaching-field and subject-matter-field licensure in the social sciences
must fulfill the requirements in Options A or B below.
To meet requirements for secondary licensure in the social
sciences, a 2.75 grade point average or above must be
maintained in all social sciences courses which apply in this teaching
field program. A grade of C or better is required in all
courses taken to meet these requirements. College-wide courses do not
apply in answering social sciences teaching field
requirements. Honors courses are highly recommended.
Specific degree offerings and requirements
Students majoring in the social sciences can graduate with the following degrees:
HISTORY (Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor
of Science)
POLITICAL SCIENCE (Bachelor of Arts,
Bachelor of Science)
SOCIAL SCIENCES ( Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor
of Science, Bachelor of Science in Education)
The department also offers Minors in:
GEOGRAPHY
GeoSpatial Analysis
HISTORY
PHILOSOPHY
POLITICAL SCIENCE
PUBLIC AFFAIRS
and
the National Security Concentration
Courses in the department allow students to explore the broadest possible background of information about the society of which they are part, thereby gaining an understanding of the principles and problems of social behavior. The curriculum serves both professional needs and the needs of a liberal education.
Programs for students majoring in the Department of Social Sciences are designed to meet a variety of future employment goals, including those in teaching, business, and government agencies. Additionally, they prepare students for graduate and professional school in the social sciences and in such fields as law, medicine, theology, and public administration.
All students enrolled in Social Sciences programs must meet a minimum grade point average requirement in courses used to satisfy their departmental degree program. For the Bachelor of Science in Education, a 2.75 grade point average must be maintained. For all other programs, a 2.5 grade point average must be maintained. Additionally, a grade of “C” or better must be achieved in each class, including those taken at other institutions, used to satisfy the departmental program requirements.
Requirements by Discipline
The Geography Minor
Geography is the science of place and space. Geographers
ask where things are located on the surface of the earth, why they are
located where they are, how places differ from each other, how places
and peoples are connected around the world, and how people interact with
the environment. Geographers study the linkages between human activities
and natural systems.
There are two main branches of geography: human geography and physical
geography. Human geography is concerned with the spatial aspects
of human existence--how people and their activities are distributed in
space, how they use and perceive space, and how they create and sustain
the places that make up the earth’s surface. Human geographers
work in a wide variety of fields, including urban and regional planning,
transportation, marketing, real estate, tourism and international business.
Physical geographers study patterns of climates, land forms, vegetation,
soils, and water. They forecast the weather, manage land and water
resources, and analyze and plan for forests, rangelands, and wetlands.
Many human and physical geographers have skills in cartography, Geographic
Information Systems (GIS), and Remote Sensing (RS). The relatively
new technologies of GIS and RS have had a tremendous impact on Geography
in recent years. Their applicability is wide ranging; they can be
used, for example, in urban planning, location analysis, natural resource
use planning, and environmental impact assessments. US News and
World Report identified these fields as “hot tracks” for the
next century, as they provide practical and very marketable skills.
Geography minors are designed for students who wish to increase their geographic knowledge and expand their international awareness. A minor in Geography requires completion of 15 credit hours. The minor may be designed to supplement and enhance a variety of majors. (Note the following examples.)
Suggested Geography Minor for either Business or Economics majors:
Basic Courses (6 credit hours)
GE 101 World Regional Geography
GE 372 Economic Geography
Electives (9 credit hours) selected from the following:
GE 272 Geography of Resource Development
GE 325 The United States & Canada
GE 354 Cultural Geography
GE 357 Europe
GE 515 Urban Geography
GE 555 Africa
GE 556 Latin America
GE 558 Far East & Pacific
GE 560 People’s Republic of China
Suggested Geography Minor for Biology or Earth Science majors:
Basic Courses (9 credits hours)
GE 101 World Regional Geography
GE 254 Physical Geography
GE 365 Climatology
Electives (6 credit hours) selected from the following:
GE 325 The United States & Canada
GE 353 Conservation of Natural Resources
GE 371 Cartography
GE 372 Economic Geography
GE 703 Sem. In Physical Geography
Suggested Geography Minor for Social Sciences, Political Science, History, Sociology, Anthropology, and other majors seeking B.S. or B.A. degrees:
Basic Courses (6 credit hours)
GE 101 World Regional Geography
GE 354 Cultural Geography
Electives (9 credit hours) selected from the following:
GE 254 Physical Geography
GE 325 The United States & Canada
GE 327 The Geography of the Great Plains
GE 333 Geography of Kansas
GE 357 Europe
GE 360 Historical Geography of the U.S.
GE 365 World Regional Climatology
GE 371 Cartography
GE 372 Economic Geography
GE 373 Political Geography
GE 515 Urban Geography
GE 555 Africa
GE 556 Latin America
GE 558 Far East & Pacific
GE 560 People’s Republic of China
GeoSpatial Analysis (GSA) refers to geographic information systems (GIS) and remote sensing applied to documenting, mapping, interpreting, and managing natural and cultural resources. An interdisciplinary minor in geospatial analysis could be used in combination with any undergraduate B.A. or B.S. major. This minor is especially recommended to enhance majors in biological, physical, and social sciences, as well as mathematics and computer science.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MINOR:
General education courses in biological and physical sciences: GB 100/101; CH, ES or PH 110/111; or advanced courses.
Basic Courses (9 credit hours)
EB/ES 351 Introduction to GSA
GE 371 Cartography
ES 551 Computer Mapping Systems
Elective courses (9 hours).
Electives to be selected upon approval of student's advisor. Elective courses must be 200 level or higher and should be chosen to complement courses in the student's major. Note: courses used to satisfy requirements for the student's major cannot also be used as electives for this minor.
For more information, visit the GeoSpatial
Analysis homepage.
HISTORY
Bachelor of Arts in History
This degree prepares students for careers for which a broad liberal arts background is essential. These include numerous areas of private business and government service. Many students who pursue this major also undertake additional professional training in such areas as law, religion, library science, and journalism. Additional work beyond the undergraduate major in history may also qualify one to teach history in college, or to pursue a career in museum or archival work or historical consulting. Students may be certified to teach while pursuing the BA in history; ask advisor for details.
Required Courses (30 hours):
1. The hours must include a minimum of 9 hours each
in American history and world history. The courses listed below
are commonly taken by history majors during their freshman and sophomore
years:
HI 111 United States History to 1877
HI 112 United States History Since 1877
HI 101 World Cultures to 1500
HI 102 Modern World Civilization
2. Distribution Requirements: A minimum of 3 hours each in the following areas: early America, modern America, topics in U.S. history, diversity in American history, ancient/early modern world history, modern world history, global history. (May include survey courses listed above; does not include WH 501.)
3. At least 12 of the credit hours in the major must be in upper-division courses.
Additional Requirements:
1. The University requires the completion of at least 10 hours of a foreign language for the BA degree.
2. Students are required to complete a second program
of study or minor from 15-30 hours in another discipline of their choice.
Suggested second program fields include Art History, Economics, English,
Foreign Language, Geography, Philosophy, Political Science, Anthropology,
Sociology, and Psychology.
Bachelor of Science in History
This degree prepares students for those careers for which a broad liberal arts background is essential, including many areas of private business and government service. Many of those who pursue this major also undertake additional professional training in such areas as law, religion, library science, and journalism. Additional work beyond the undergraduate degree in history may also qualify one to teach history in college, or to follow careers in museum and archival work.
Required Courses ( 40 hours):
1. A minimum of 12 hours each in American history and world
history. The courses listed below are commonly taken by history
majors during their freshman and sophomore years:
HI 111 United States History to 1877
HI 112 United States History Since 1877
HI 101 World Cultures to 1500
HI 102 Modern World Civilization
2. Distribution Requirements: A minimum of 3 hours each in the following areas: early America, modern America, topics in U.S. history, diversity in American history, ancient/early modern world history, modern world history, global history. (May include the survey courses listed above.)
Additional Requirement:
1. Select 30 hours of courses in the social sciences or
other disciplines in consultation with an advisor.
Certain undergraduate majors require that you also complete a minor; for instance, a minor is required to complete any B.A. degree. In addition, many students not required to complete minors choose to do so in order to establish on their records that they have completed organized programs of study in some area besides the major. Recognizing that the clientele for the minor in History is diverse, the faculty in History has sought to make the requirements for the minor flexible, and thus responsive to individual majors and aspirations, but inclusive of the rudiments of the discipline.
Requirements for the history minor:
Total credit hours required: 18
This may include courses taken to satisfy requirements
for general education.
One world history survey course:
HI 101 World Cultures to 1500 (3 hrs)
HI 102 Modern World Civilization (3 hrs)
One American history suvey course:
HI 111 U.S. History to 1877 (3 hrs)
HI 112 U.S. History since 1877 (3 hrs)
12 credit hours of electives in history (American or World)
6 of these 12 credit hours must be in upper division
(300 level or above courses)
As recent studies show, employers want, and reward, many
of the capacities which the study of philosophy develops: for instance,
the ability to solve problems, to communicate, to organize ideas and issues,
to assess pros and cons and to boil down complex data. These capacities
represent transferable skills. They are transferable not only from
philosophy to non-philosophy areas, but from one non-philosophical field
to another. For that reason, people trained in philosophy are not
only prepared to do many kinds of tasks; they can also cope with change
or even move into new careers, more readily than others.
Philosophy can yield immediate benefits for students planning postgraduate
work. As law, medical, business, and other professional school faculty
and admissions personnel have often said, philosophy is excellent preparation
for the training and later careers of the professionals in question. In
preparing to enter such fields such as computer science, management, or
public administration, which, like medicine, have special requirements
for post-graduate study, a student may of course major (or minor) both
in philosophy and some other field.
From “Philosophy: A Brief Guide for Undergraduates,” American Philosophical Association
The Philosophy Minor:
The minor in Philosophy requires completion of 15 credit hours:
Required Courses:
PI 225 Introduction to Philosophy
PI 255 Ethics
PI 256 Logic
Suggested Courses:
Any philosophy course that strikes your fancy!
While our courses do not follow a regular rotation, they may include:
History of philosophy, such as Ancient, Modern or Contemporary Philosophy
Religious philosophy, including Western Religious Philosophy and World Religions
Standard themes like Philosophy of Science, Existential Philosophy, and Theory of Knowledge
Special topics courses, including Philosophy of Art, Environmental Philosophy, Philosophy of Education, or Philosophy and Literature
Completion of courses in the Major Ideas of Western Civilization sequence may also count toward the Philosophy minor, subject to approval of the Associate Chair.
Suggestions of courses by major:
For Art, English, or Foreign Language Majors:
Existential Philosophy, Contemporary Philosophy, Philosophy of Art, Philosophy
& Literature, World Religions.
For History and Political Science Majors:
Ancient Philosophy, Modern Philosophy, Contemporary Philosophy, Existential
Philosophy, World Religions
For Science and Math Majors:
Philosophy of Science, Theory of Knowledge, Logic, Environmental Philosophy
For Education Majors:
Ethics, Theory of Knowledge, Logic, World Religions, Philosophy of Education
For Business Majors:
Ethics, Logic, Environmental Philosophy
Other Majors:
Watch for topics that interest you or ask for recommendations.
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
The Bachelor of Arts is the traditional degree program. It reflects the goals of a well-rounded, humanistic education. Cultural, historical, and foreign language components distinguish the Bachelor of Arts, as does its focus on knowledge of international political institutions and processes. Accordingly, courses in international relations, comparative politics, international law and organizations, as well as in Western European and Latin American political systems constitute its core. The Bachelor of Arts is particularly well suited for students who wish to prepare for graduate or law school, as well as for those attracted to careers in foreign policy analysis, foreign service, military service, intelligence analysis, or as a consultant for international business and industry.
Required Courses
Political Science: 12 hours
PO 121 American National Government (3 hrs.)
PO 330 International Relations (3 hrs.)
PO 333 American Foreign Policy (3 hrs.)
PO 500 Research in Political Science (3 hrs.)
Communication: 3 hours
EG 301 Advanced Composition
Political Science (electives): 15 hours
PO 100 Introduction to Government & Politics (3 hrs.)
PO 331 International Relations Research (3 hrs.)
PO 335 International Law & Organization (3 hrs.)
PO 345 Introduction to Comparative Politics (3 hrs.)
PO 350 Public Administration (3 hrs.)
PO 411 Development of Political Thought (3 hrs.)
PO 427 Government & Politics of Latin America (3 hrs.)
PO 471 Independent Study (1-3 hrs.)
Total: 30 hours
Competency in a foreign language is a requirement for all BA degrees at ESU. This competency commonly entails 10 credits hours in one foreign language.
The course of study includes completion of General Education
requirements and a minor in another field. Within the broad study,
additional courses may be added in pursuit of a second major.
Bachelor of Science in Political Science
The Bachelor of Science is a decidedly domestic course of study. That is to say, knowledge and understanding of American political institutions, organizations, and processes are its central focus. Students pursuing the Bachelor of Science will gain from a disciplined study of legislative, executive, and judicial institutions at the national, state, and local levels. The Bachelor of Science is appropriate for those preparing for graduate work in political science, policy analysis, and law school, as well as considering careers as policy analysts, legislative staff or consultants, lobbyists, advisors to candidates and political parties, or interest group leaders and consultants.
Required Courses
Political Science (required core): 18 hours
PO 121 American National Government ( 3 hrs.)
PO 322 State & Local Government (3 hrs.)
PO 350 Public Administration (3 hrs.)
PO 410 Development of Political Thought (3 hrs.)
PO 412 American Political Thought (3 hrs.)
PO 500 Research in Political Science (3 hrs.)
Communication Skills: 3 hours
EG 301 Advanced Composition
Political Science (study of institutions): 9 hours
PO 446 The American Legislature (3 hrs.)
PO 447 The American Presidency (3 hrs.)
PO 448 The American Judiciary (3 hrs.)
PO 449 The American Bureaucracy (3 hrs.)
Political Science (preferred electives): 12 hours
One course in institutions (above) not used to satisfy that requirement.
PO 312 Political Thinking: An Introduction (3 hrs.)
PO 351 Seminar in Public Affairs (3 hrs.)
PO 354 Politics of Budgeting & Financial Administration (3 hrs.)
PO 400 Seminar in Political Science (3 hrs.)
PO 411 Contemporary Political Ideas (3 hrs.)
PO 444 Constitutional Law l: Governmental Institutions (3
hrs.)
PO 445 Constitutional Law ll: Civil Liberties (3 hrs.)
PO 455 Legislative Internship (5 hrs.)
PO 471 Independent Study (3 hrs.)
PO 480 Introduction to Law (3 hrs.)
Political Science (electives): 6 hours
Any of the preferred electives (above) not already taken for credit.
PO 330 International Relations (3 hrs.)
PO 335 International Law & Organization (3 hrs.)
PO 345 Introduction to Comparative Politics (3 hrs.)
PO 422 Government & Politics of Western Europe (3 hrs.)
PO 425 Government & Politics of Soviet Union/Russia (3 hrs.)
PO 426 Government & Politics of China (3 hrs.)
PO 427 Government & Politics of Latin America (3 hrs.)
Other Electives: 6 hours
PI 255 (3 hrs.), PI 256 (3 hrs.), SP 222 (3 hrs.), SO 202
(3 hrs.), SO 320 (3 hrs.), SO 370 (3 hrs.)
Bachelor of Science in Political Science (Public Affairs)
The purpose of this course of study is to provide career-relevant education for the student who seeks entry into government at the local, state, or national levels which are principally concerned with providing services to the public. Students interested in careers in government, public management, or not-for-profit organization administration have opportunity to participate in planned courses of study that emphasize organizational analysis of public administration, personnel management, public law, public budgeting, public expenditure analysis, financial planning, and other courses which prepare students to function effectively in government positions. Following this course of study serves well those interested in law school and/or graduate study in public administration, political science, business administration and planning.
Students are encouraged to enter the Public Affairs course of study during their freshman or sophomore years. They should not plan to enter any later than the first semester of their junior year.
The interdisciplinary Public Affairs course of study consists of 58 or 59 required credits and 11 or 12 elective credits. The 70 unit study is formally termed a “Bachelor of Science, with a major in Political Science (Public Affairs).” The program leading to the degree must meet the following minimum requirements.
Core General Education Requirements---
46-49 credits
Major in Political Science (Public Affairs)-- 70 credits
Electives of student’s choice-- Number
of hours required to complete Bachelor of Science degree
Within the 70 hour Public Affairs course of study, at least 40 of the credits must be courses numbered 300 or higher.
Required Courses
Political Science: 6 course--20 credits
PO 322 State and Local Government & Politics (3 hrs.)
PO 350 Public Administration (3 hrs.)
PO 450 Seminar in Public Affairs (3 hrs.)
PO 451 Practicum in Public Affairs (5 hrs.)
[Prerequsitite PO 350 Public Administration]
---and two of the following---
PO 444 Constitutional Law l: Governmental Institutions (3
hrs.)
PO 445 Constitutional Law ll: Civil Liberties (3 hrs.)
PO 447 American Presidency (3 hrs.)
PO 448 American Judiciary (3 hrs.)
PO 449 American Bureaucracy (3 hrs.)
Economics: 3 courses--9 credits
EC 103 Principles of Economics I (3 hrs.)
EC 104 Principles of Economics II (3 hrs.)
---and one of the following--
EC 554 Public Finance (3 hrs.)
PO 354 Politics of Budgeting & Finance (3 hrs.)
Methods/Statistics: 2 courses--6 hours
PO 500 Research in Political Science (3 hrs.)
---and one of the following---
BU 255 Business Statistics (3 hrs.)
MA 341 Introduction to Probability & Statistics (3 hrs.)
Computer Information Systems: 1 course--3 credits
IS 113 Introduction to Microcomputer Applications (3 hrs.)
CS 215 Elements of Computer Science (3 hrs.)
Accounting: 1 course--3 credits
AC 223 Financial Accounting I (3 hrs.)
Communication Skills: 3 courses--8-9 credits
SP 303 Organizational Communication (3 hrs.)
EG 301 Advanced Composition (3 hrs.)
---and one of the following---
SP 222 Argumentation & Debate (3 hrs.)
SP 302 Discussion (3 hrs.)
SP 315 Small Group Communication (3 hrs.)
Any one of the following foreign language courses: FR 110, FR 111, FR 213, FR 495, SA 110, SA 111, SA 213, SA 495, GR 110, GR 111
Sociology: 2 courses--6 credits
SO 101 Introduction to Sociology (3 hrs.)
---and one of the following---
SO 320 Social Stratification (3 hrs.)
SO 351 Introduction to Social Welfare (3 hrs.)
SO 353 Criminology (3 hrs.)
SO 370 Race & Ethnic Relations (3 hrs.)
SO 405 Urban Sociology (3 hrs.)
SO 418 Juvenile Delinquency (3 hrs.)
SO 553 Community Organization and Development (3 hrs.)
Philosophy: 1 course--3 credits
PI 255 Ethics (3 hrs.)
PI 256 Logic (3 hrs.)
The remaining courses required to achieve 70 credits are electives. These courses should have obvious relevance for a career in public affairs and should be taken from the courses listed below. In certain cases, a student may find relevant a course not included in this list; such exceptions/substitutions will be permitted only with advance consent of the Director of the Public Affairs Program.
Political Science
PO 121 American Government: National
PO 444 Constitutional Law l: Governmental Institutions
PO 445 Constitutional Law ll: Civil Liberties
PO 447 American Presidency
PO 448 American Judiciary
PO 449 American Bureaucracy
PO 750 Public Administration
PO 757 Seminar in Public Law
Economics
EC 305 Intermediate Microeconomics
EC 306 Intermediate Macroeconomics
EC 313 Mathematical Applications for Economics
EC 351 Labor Economics
EC 353 Money & Banking
EC 361 Current Economic Problems
EC 560 Economic Development
Business
AC 233 Managerial Accounting I
AC 303 Intermediate Accounting I
AC 313 Intermediate Accounting II
AC 333 Cost Accounting
AC 553 Government and Non-Profit Accounting
BU 353 Legal Environment of Business
BU 373 Law of Business Associations
MG 342 Principles of Management & Organizational Behavior
MG 443 Organizational Behavior
MG 444 Personnel/Human Resources Management
Data Processing
All data processing courses are acceptable for this program--with
permission of the Public Affairs Program Director
Sociology
SO 320 Social Stratification
SO 351 Introduction to Social Welfare
SO 353 Criminology
SO 370 Race & Ethnic Relations
SO 405 Urban Sociology
SO 418 Juvenile Delinquency
SO 553 Community Organization & Development
Philosophy
PI 369 World Religions
PI 412 Theory of Knowledge
PI 414 Religion in American Culture
Geography
GE 325 Geography of U.S. & Canada
GE 373 Political Geography
GE 515 Urban Geography
Speech
SP 222 Argumentation & Debate
SP 312 Theories of Communication
SP 315 Small Group Communication
Any of the following foreign language courses: FR 110, FR 111, FR
213, FR 495, SA 110, SA 111, SA 213, SA 495, GR 110, GR 111
National Security Concentration
The National Security Concentration addresses critical challenges facing U.S. national security and the international system in the 21st century. The concentration recognizes the changing structures of the international system, the threat of terror, the use and control of force, and the evolution of post-modern paradigms in international relations and cooperation.
Total: 24 credit hours
Required (12 hrs.)
PO 400
International Conflict Processes: War and Peace (3 hrs.)
HI 423 War
and Society (3 hrs.)
HI 499 America
and the Cold War (3 hrs.)
GE 300 Geography
of International Development (3 hrs.)
And one of the following (3 hrs.):
PO 471 Independent
Study (3 hrs.)
HI 471 Independent
Study in American History (3 hrs.)
HI 472 Independent
Study in World History (3 hrs.)
SO 471 Independent
Study (3 hrs.)
GE 471 Independent
Study (3 hrs.)
And three of the following (9hrs.):
PO 331 International
Relations Theory (3 hrs.)
PO 335 International
Law and Organization (3 hrs.)
PO 425 Politics of Developing
Countries (3 hrs.)
PO 427 Government and
Politics of Latin America (3 hrs.)
PO 540 Democracy in Peril
(3 hrs.)
GE 372 Economic Geography
(3 hrs.)
HI 319 The World
Since 1945 (3 hrs.)
HI 412 Modern Middle
East (3 hrs.)
BC 550 International
Economics (3 hrs.)
SO 320 Social Stratification
(3 hrs.)
SO 370 Race and Ethnic
Relations (3 hrs.)
PY 333 Social Psychology
(3 hrs.)
MA 341 Introduction to
Probability and Statistics (3 hrs.)
MA 380 Probability and
Statistics (3 hrs.)
Other courses may be acceptable as approved by the Associate Chair of
Political Science.
The Minor in Political Science
A minimum of 15 hours in Political Science courses. At least 5 of the 15 hours must be in courses numbered 300 or above.
The Public Affairs minor is designed for students who wish to supplement their knowledge of administrative behavior, governmental institutions, and public policy making. A minor in Public Affairs requires completion of 15 credits drawn from the following list of courses.
Required Courses (9 credits)
PO 350 Public Administration
---and two of the following---
PO 322 State & Local Government
PO 354 Politics of Budgeting & Finance
PO 444 Constitutional Law l: Governmental Institutions
PO 445 Constitutional Law ll: Civil Liberties
PO 447 American Presidency
PO 448 American Judiciary
PO 449 American Bureaucracy
PO 450 Seminar in Public Affairs
PO 451 Practicum
Electives (6 credits)
PO 322, PO 343, PO 354, PO 447, PO 448, PO 449, PO 450, PO 750,
PO 757
EC 103 Principles of Economics I
EC 554 Public Finance
AC 223 Financial Accounting I
SP 303 Organization Communications
GE 325 Geography of US and Canada
GE 515 Urban Geography
SO 353 Criminology
SO 405 Urban Sociology
Pre Law Information
Regarding Academic Preparation
Law schools do not require a particular major or course of study as pre law preparation. Rather, they suggest that applicants have a broad background with emphasis on good ability to communicate, sound reasoning skills, and an understanding of the nature, development, and operations of the political, social, and economic institutions of society. They seek applicants who have acquired the self discipline and rigorous study habits in the course of their undergraduate studies.
Again, no particular major or course of study is required. Law is often considered as one of the Social Sciences thus some acquaintance with other social sciences should be part of one’s pre law preparation. Each student should evaluate their own academic background, interests, and abilities, and select their course of study accordingly. Follow your interests and build on your strengths but recognize your weaknesses and limitations and take course work and engage in activities which strengthen those areas.
The largest proportion of pre law students are found in the areas of the Social Sciences with Political Science and Public Affairs being prominent. The areas of Speech, English, and Business furnish a considerable proportion also. Successful pre law applicants, however, represent almost every conceivable field of undergraduate study. Your own interests and self evaluation should therefore figure prominently in your choice of a course of study.
Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences
Intended as preparation for graduate school, international careers, and other pursuits that call for a more flexible curriculum format, the Bachelor of Arts in the Social Sciences requires a total of 39 social sciences hours and ten hours in foreign languages.
Required Core Courses (15 hours):
PO 100 Introduction to Government & Politics (3 hrs.)
GE 101 World Regional Geography (3 hrs.)
PI 225 Introduction to Philosophy (3 hrs.)
---ONE of the following---
HI 111 United States History to 1877 (3 hrs.)
HI 112 United States History Since 1877 (3 hrs.)
Hl 101 World Cultures to 1500 (3 hrs.)
HI 102 Modern World Civilization ( 3 hrs.)
---PLUS---
Research Seminar within the Division (3 hrs.)
Emphasis (24 hours):
An additional 12 hours in two of the following areas
OR 24 hours in one of the following disciplines as approved by an advisor:
Geography (GE)
Philosophy (PI)
History (HI)
Political Science (PO
The student should include at least 15 hours of courses numbered
300 or above within the 24 hours emphasis.
Other Requirements:
10 hours in a foreign language
Bachelor of Science in Social Sciences
This degree gives students a broad exposure to one or more of the social sciences and additional work in related disciplines. Students may structure this degree for a specific interest in Geography, Philosophy, History, or Political Science. Careers in law, journalism, cartography, the ministry, government service, law enforcement, university teaching, or numerous other areas may be fit into this degree. Emphasis in one or more disciplines may likewise be utilized for regional or area studies, both American and international.
Required Core Courses (15 hours):
PO 100 Introduction to Government & Politics (3
hrs.)
GE 101 World Regional Geography (3 hrs.)
PI 225 Introduction to Philosophy (3 hrs.)
---ONE of the following--
HI 111 United States History to 1877 (3 hrs.)
HI 112 United States History Since 1877 (3 hrs.)
Hl 101 World Cultures to 1500 (3 hrs.)
HI 102 Modern World Civilization ( 3 hrs.)
---PLUS---
Research seminar within the Division (3 hrs.)
Emphasis (24 hours):
An additional 12 hours in two of the following areas OR in one of
the following disciplines as approved by an advisor:
Geography (GE)
Philosophy (PI)
History (HI)
Political Science (PO)
The student should include at least 15 hours of courses numbered
300 or above within the 24 hours emphasis.
Elective Courses (30 credits):
Student should select 30 additional hours of elective courses in
consultation with their advisors.
Bachelor of Science in Education
Those students who wish to teach the social sciences in secondary and/or middle schools commonly take this degree. All students in the social sciences who are preparing for teacher licensure are advised to review the special social science licensure information and to check general education and professional studies programs established by The Teachers College. All students in any degree program in the Department of Social Sciences who wish to be recommended for teaching-field and subject-matter-field-licensure in the social sciences must fulfill the requirements in Secondary Level 6-12 (one or two fields) and/or Middle Level 5-9 Comprehensive. The Department of Social Sciences requires student teaching in the social sciences at the appropriate grade or appropriate level in order to meet the state licensure requirements.
LICENSURE PROGRAM - SOCIAL STUDIES OPTIONS
Secondary Level History/Government 6-12
One or Two Teaching Fields 52 total hours including 9 hrs. from gen. ed. requirements Minimum grade per course: C |
|
| SS 460 Teaching Secondary/ Middle Social (3)
SS 540 Developing Professional Teaching Portfolios (1) HI 111 US History to 1877 (3)* HI 101 World Cultures to 1500 (3)* PO 100 Intro. To Government & Politics (3) EC 101 Basic Economics (3) [general ed. requirement] GE 101 World Regional Geograpy (3) [general ed. requirement] SO 101 Introduction to Sociology (3) |
Required
Required Required Required Required Required Required Required |
*HI 111, HI 112, HI 101, HI 102 can be used to fulfill General
Education requirements as well as the required hours for this teaching
field.
Middle Level 5-9 Comprehensive
This program is designed to provide course work necessary
for the academic preparation at the middle school level. Students
who complete the program will be recommended for licensure to teach the
social sciences at this level.
including 9 hrs. from gen. ed. requirements Minimum grade per course: C |
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| SS 460 Teaching Secondary/ Middle Social (3)
SS 540 Developing Professional Teaching Portfolios (1) HI 111 US History to 1877 (3)* HI 101 World Cultures to 1500 (3)* PO 100 Intro. To Government & Politics (3) EC 101 Basic Economics (3) [general ed. requirement] GE 101 World Regional Geograpy (3) [general ed. requirement] |
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Last Updated May 4, 2007