Major Programs of Undergraduate Study - Social Science
Major programs of undergraduate study are listed on the following pages. Each Center, the External Degree and the Online Programs offer specific majors and minors. Check with your academic advisor to determine the availability of a particular major or minor. Some majors at particular locations will include online or distance coursework.
Those graduating from programs offered through the Extended University will receive a Bachelor of Science (Bachelor of Arts for elementary education learners). Learners cannot seek two of the same degrees at UIU. That means that if an individual earns a Bachelor of Arts, then a second Bachelor of Arts is not allowed. However, if you are the holder of a Bachelor of Arts from UIU, you can seek the Bachelor of Science from UIU. Additional majors may be earned and will be reflected on the UIU transcript.
A double major requires completion of two Senior Projects, one for each major.
Social Science Major
The purpose of a social science major is to prepare a learner to understand the broad implications of the various social science disciplines and to utilize that knowledge as a philosophical and theoretical foundation for personal, professional or educational growth. ( Click Here )
The social science program prepares learners for professional or graduate study in history, economics, political science, psychology and sociology. The program complements degree programs in related disciplines for learners planning careers in law, business and public administration, and develops teachers both of the broad social science spectrum and of the specialized disciplines within that spectrum.
The program is designed to make effective contributions to the general education of all learners, regardless of their majors, and to provide the philosophical and theoretical background necessary for successful careers in such technical areas as law enforcement and social work.
The social science major consists of 39 semester credits. A minimum of 18 semester credits must be selected from upper division coursework. In addition, learners must complete the general education core outlined on page 32 along with additional elective credits to complete the 120 semester credits required for the Bachelor of Science degree. A minimum 2.0 GPA in the major is required for graduation.
| Credits | ||
| At least one introductory level course from one of the following areas: | 3 | |
| American History Anthropology Economics Geography Political Science Psychology Sociology World History | ||
| At least one of the following: | 3 | |
| EDU 152** | Assessment and Psychology | |
| PSY/SOC 373* | Research Methods | |
| PSY 444* | Assessment Other social science research methods course | |
| At least one of the following: | 3 | |
| EDU/PSY 142 | Human Growth, Development and Guidance | |
| PSY 201 | Adjustment | |
| PSY 212 | Developmental Psychology: Birth to Adolescence | |
| PSY 222 | Developmental Psychology: Young Adulthood to Late Adulthood | |
| PSY/SOC 383 | Human Behavior in the Social Environment | |
| PSY 335 | Biology and Behavior | |
| PSY/SOC 397 | Social Gerontology | |
| PSY 432 | Personality | |
| At least one of the following: | 3 | |
| SOC 220 | Social Problems | |
| PSY/SOC 232 | Group Dynamics | |
| PSY/SOC 260 | Gender Roles | |
| PSY/SOC 310 | Social Psychology | |
| &SOC 361 | Marriage and the Family | |
| SOC 363 | Social Stratification | |
| SOC 384 | Social Welfare Programs and Policies | |
| PSY 454 | Issues and Ethics in the Helping Professions | |
| At least one of the following: |
3 | |
| ANTH 110 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | |
| EDU 162 | Diversity for Teachers** | |
| SOC 240 | Diverse Cultures in America | |
| Other social science cultures course | ||
| Social Science Electives |
21 | |
| Senior Project: | ||
| ID 498_10 | Senior Project: Social Science |
3 |
| Total | 39 | |
A minimum of 39 semester credits in at least three different subject matter areas (American History, Anthropology, Geography, Economics, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, World History).
* MATH 220 Elementary Statistics is a prerequisite for this course.
** This course does not count toward the 39 credits required in the major.
