Courses
To earn the Bachelor of Science in Integrated Social Sciences degree, you must successfully complete a minimum of 120 credits. Students will develop a final capstone portfolio.
The Bachelor of Science in Integrated Social Sciences curriculum is unique, so you must work closely with your adviser before choosing courses. This list is a reference of the course disciplines that may count toward this degree. A grade of C or better is required for all courses in the major.
Prescribed Courses (6 credits)
Additional Courses (select 15–19 credits)
Select 6–8 credits in quantification from MATH, CMPSC, IST, PHIL, ACCT, or STAT in consultation with your adviser.
Select 3–4 credits in statistics from the following:
Select 3 credits in ethics from the following:
Select 3–4 credits in research methods from the following:
Supporting Courses and Related Areas (30 credits)
In consultation with your adviser, select 30 credits from social science courses in the following areas: ANTH, CAS, ECON, PLSC, PSYCH, or SOC. At least 15 of these credits should be at the 400 level, with 9 credits from one discipline and 6 credits from a second discipline.
General Education Requirements
Some General Education requirements may be satisfied by courses required for the major. Students should work with an adviser to select courses.
- Arts (GA): 6 credits
- Humanities (GH): 6 credits
- Health and Wellness (GHW): 3 credits
- Natural Sciences (GN): 9 credits
- Social and Behavioral Sciences (GS): 6 credits
- Writing and Speaking (GWS): 9 credits
A student must receive a grade of C or better in GWS courses. - Quantification (GQ): 6 credits
A student must receive a grade of C or better in GQ courses. - Integrative Studies: 6 credits
This requirement only applies to students starting in summer 2018 or later. Learn more about the Integrative Studies options and consult your academic adviser when choosing courses to fulfill these requirements. Integrative Studies credits may be completed within the thirty Knowledge Domain credits and must be completed with either Inter-domain or Linked courses, not a combination of both.
Electives (20–42 credits)
Courses chosen in consultation with an adviser.
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