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Zuohong Pan, Chair (2018-2020)<\/em><\/strong>
\npanz@wcsu.edu
\nWarner Hall 209, Midtown campus
\n(203) 837-8462
\n(203) 837-3960 (fax)<\/p>\n

Rotua Lumbantobing, Associate Chair <\/em><\/strong>
\nlumbantobingr@wcsu.edu<\/a>
\nWarner Hall 205, Midtown campus
\n(203) 837-8457
\n(203) 837-3960 (fax)<\/p>\n

Patricia Lerner, Department Secretary
\n<\/em><\/strong>lernerp@wcsu.edu
\n<\/em><\/strong>Warner Hall 224, Midtown Campus
\n(203) 837-8484
\n(203) 837-8905 (fax)<\/p>\n

Faculty by major program focus:<\/p>\n

Anthropology & Sociology<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

C. Bandauer
\nC. Hegel-Cantarella
\nM. Misra
\nR. Whittemore<\/p>\n

Economics<\/em><\/strong>
\nZ. Pan, Chair
\nR. Lumbantobing, Assoc. Chair
\nO. Owoye<\/p>\n

Geography<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
TBA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n

Political Science<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
C. Kukk<\/td>\nA. Manes.<\/td>\nH. Williams<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n

Adjunct Faculty <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
A. El Moustakim<\/td>\nB. Fitzpatrick<\/td>\nF. Khan<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
L. Huber<\/td>\nJ. Jowdy<\/td>\nB. Ramamurthy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
B. Morrison<\/td>\nA. Mukherjee<\/td>\nP.\u00a0 Southard<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
J. Regan<\/td>\nJ. Russo<\/td>\nS. Thiruvadanthai<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
F. Schneiderman<\/td>\nC. Sgarlata<\/td>\nT. Barry<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
M. Sperrazza<\/td>\nJ. TelRav<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n

Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n

Convinced that it has a special responsibility to prepare students for the ever-changing demands of contemporary society, the department provides disciplinary and methodological instruction and practice in the social sciences. To this end, courses are offered in anthropology, economics, geography, political science, sociology and social sciences research methodology. The department awards the B.A. degree in four programs: anthropology and sociology; economics; political science; and interdisciplinary social sciences.<\/p>\n

This curricular effort is supported by department computer and archaeology laboratories and a map room. The department\u2019s role in the university-affiliated Jane Goodall Institute generates opportunities for students to become academically involved in the institute\u2019s mission of environmental, conservation and primate studies. Additionally, the department has cooperative departmental cross-listing of some courses and exchange of faculty instruction with several university departments such as communication, theatre arts, education, environmental sciences, finance, history and non-western cultures, justice and law\u00a0administration, management (public administration) and social work.<\/p>\n

The department sponsors a campus chapter of an international honor society in the social sciences, Pi Gamma Mu. Membership gives recognition to scholastic achievement, thereby enhancing employer and graduate admissions consideration. The campus chapter also provides the opportunity for members to contribute their talent for the benefit of the university and general community. Obtain details from the department office.<\/p>\n

The department also sponsors and publishes annually the Social Sciences Journal of original research written by students. Students are invited to contribute their essays or research papers for review. Two student editors and one faculty choose and edit the best examples of student work for publication.<\/p>\n

Mission<\/p>\n

The four social science programs at Western provide students with a holistic understanding and critical appreciation of the cultural, political, social and economic elements of society. The department curriculum presents a broad-based foundation in the social sciences while offering a rich and diverse range of degree programs and options.<\/p>\n

B.A.: ANTHROPOLOGY\/SOCIOLOGY<\/strong><\/p>\n

The allied fields of anthropology and sociology offer ways of understanding the world that are fundamental to many courses of study. Anthropology and sociology look at everyday life in the context of groups, societies and cultures to which humankind contribute. The program is designed to provide background for varied business, government and social service careers as well as for advanced graduate studies in a wide area of disciplines.<\/p>\n

B.A.: ECONOMICS<\/strong><\/p>\n

The economics program provides students with an understanding and appreciation of the economic behavior of individuals, business and society. The focus is on social outcomes of economic transactions and events, as well as on economic performance. Economics is taught as part of a liberal arts education at Western and provides an especially relevant background for careers in business, finance, international organizations or government, as well as for graduate study in economics, law or business.<\/p>\n

B.A.: POLITICAL SCIENCE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Students of political science are given an opportunity to develop a critical understanding of the political aspects of society. They are provided with a practical background for a variety of legal, government, public and social service careers, and a preparation for graduate studies in political science, as well as in related fields, such as pre-law. .<\/p>\n

B.A.: SOCIAL SCIENCES<\/strong><\/p>\n

This interdisciplinary major provides students with both a broad-based foundation in the social sciences and with a variety of course choices, allowing a student to focus on a specific topic or theme, such as global studies, family studies, or multi-cultural studies.<\/p>\n

Objectives<\/p>\n

    \n
  • Emphasizes social research methodology and analytical skills.<\/li>\n
  • Provides a personalized learning environment for students through faculty mentored undergraduate research opportunities and cooperative education research.<\/li>\n
  • Prepares students for graduate education in the social sciences and allied fields.<\/li>\n
  • Assists students in discerning appropriate careers through advising.<\/li>\n
  • Fosters the growth and development of faculty through research, attendance at professional meetings, developing and directing public forums and discipline-related training workshops, and publication and presentation of scholarly work.<\/li>\n
  • Expresses its strong commitment to public service by collaborating with agencies and organizations, such as Jane Goodall Institute, Housatonic Valley Association, Connecticut State Archaeology Office and Institute for American Indian Studies, and with regional elementary, junior and senior high school educators to promote social sciences education.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Degree Programs in Social Sciences<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Degree and minor programs require a minimum GPA of 2.0. All department majors are required to earn at least a \u201cC\u201d (2.0) minimum grade in any foundation course (100 level or as specified and required in the student\u2019s major program) and in the three required methods courses: SS 201, SS 300 and SS 400. Students should contact the department chair in order to sign up for their required research seminar, SS 400, one semester prior to registration.<\/p>\n

    An electronically submitted portfolio of work in the social sciences is required of all students during the final semester before graduation. Four elements of the portfolio include:<\/p>\n

    1) Two \u201cCourse of Study\u201d statements.<\/p>\n

      \n
    1. a) A written discussion of the student\u2019s course of study, including courses contributing to scholarly development, steps taken to meet challenges in that development, and future plans based on the course of study;<\/li>\n
    2. b) A proposal of a significant question or line of inquiry of importance to the student in the major and an account of having arrived at that question or inquiry. Included will be a discussion of several research sources of bearing on the student\u2019s question or inquiry, and a critical response to the inquiry\u2019s assumptions or a proposal for a methodology that answering the question would require.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      2) A research paper (previously submitted in a major course).<\/p>\n

      3) A senior thesis (previously submitted in SS 400: Senior Research Thesis).<\/p>\n

      4) A professional r\u00e9sum\u00e9 (including the student\u2019s curriculum vitae).<\/p>\n

      Details of the below listed programs are presented on the next several pages.<\/p>\n

      Bachelor of Arts<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Anthropology\/Sociology
      \nEconomics
      \nPolitical Science
      \nSocial Sciences
      \nOptions:
      \nAnthropology\/Sociology Studies
      \nFamily Studies
      \nGlobal Studies
      \nMulti-cultural Studies<\/p>\n

      Minor Programs in Social Sciences<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Anthropology
      \nConflict Resolution
      \nCultural Resource Management
      \nEconomics
      \nGeography
      \nInternational Studies
      \nMulti-cultural Studies
      \n(with elective African-American focus)
      \nPolitical Science
      \nSociology
      \nUrban Studies
      \nWomen\u2019s Studies<\/p>\n

      Bachelor of Arts Anthropology\/Sociology (B.A.)<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Advisors assigned by department chair:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

      The anthropology\/sociology program is an interdisciplinary effort towards understanding the social and cultural aspects of human behavior. The program is designed to provide background for varied business, government and social service careers as well as for advanced graduate studies in a wide area of disciplines.<\/p>\n

      The anthropology\/sociology program requires 27 semester hours in the courses specified below and 15 semester hours of anthropology and sociology electives. The B.A. requirements consist of a minimum total of 120 semester hours, including the courses of the major, the required general education courses, free electives, exercise science and foreign language. Students should complete their general education requirements in writing and mathematics\/computer science by their sophomore year.<\/p>\n

      Majors are required to earn at least a \u201cC\u201d (2.0) minimum grade in foundation courses (100 level) and in the three required methods courses: SS 201, SS 300 and SS 400.
      \nStudents should contact the department chair one semester prior to registering for their required research seminar, SS 400.<\/p>\n

      Specified courses for the B.A. in Anthropology\/Sociology<\/strong><\/p>\n

      ANT 100 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
      \nANT 110 Introduction to Physical Anthropology or ANT 104 Introduction to Archaeology
      \nSOC 100 Introduction to Sociology
      \nSOC 101 Social Problems
      \nANT\/SOC 330 Social and Cultural Theory
      \nSS 201 Researching Social Issues
      \nSS 300 Quantitative Research Methods in Social Sciences
      \nSS 400 Senior Research Thesis
      \nEighteen (18) semester hours, 6 courses total in ANT and\/or SOC as specified in Tiers 1 & 2 below (SS 301 is permissible)*; ).<\/p>\n

      TIER 1:\u00a0 Three approved 200-400 level courses in ANT and\/or SOC.<\/p>\n

      TIER 2:\u00a0\u00a0 Three approved 300-400 level courses in ANT and\/or SOC<\/p>\n

      * May include up to 2 total from the following list:\u00a0 NWC (Tier 1 only), or GEO, or SOC\/JLA 201, 205, 334 or 336).\u00a0 At least 4 courses must be ANT\/SOC courses and not include NWC, GEO, or SOC\/JLA cross-listed courses.<\/p>\n

      Course Restrictions <\/strong>
      \nFor a complete list of prerequisites, corequisites and other restrictions for all courses, please consult the Course Description section of this catalog.<\/p>\n

      Suggested four-year course sequence for B.A. in Anthropology\/Sociology<\/p>\n

      First Year<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
      Fall Semester <\/em><\/td>\nSpring Semester <\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      MAT 100 Intermediate Mathematics or Gen Ed: Math (above MAT 100)<\/td>\nGen Ed: Math (above MAT100) or Gen Ed: Computer Science<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      WRT 101 Composition I: Habit of Writing or Writing Intensive<\/td>\nWriting Intensive or Gen Ed: Humanities<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      ANT 100 Introduction to Anthropology<\/td>\nSOC 100 Intro to Sociology<\/p>\n

      Gen Ed: Humanities (Foreign Language if required)<\/p>\n

      Gen Ed: Psychology or Non-Western Cultures<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

      Gen Ed: Humanities (Foreign Language if required)<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Gen Ed: Communication Skills<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

      Sophomore Year<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
      ANT 110 Intro to Physical Anthropology<\/td>\n\u00a0SS 201 Researching Social Issues (One intro \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0course in ANT\/SOC\/PS\/ECO at C or better and WRT101)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      SOC 101 Social Problems (SOC 100)<\/td>\nGen Ed: Lab Science OR Gen Ed: MAT\/CS<\/p>\n

      Free Elective<\/p>\n

      HPX 177 Fitness for Life (Lecture & Activity)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

      Gen Ed: Lab Science or Gen Ed: MAT\/CS<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Gen Ed: Humanities<\/p>\n

      Free Elective<\/td>\n

      		<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

      Junior Year <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
      ANT\/SOC 330 Social and Cultural Theory<\/td>\nSS 300 Social Science Research<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Tier 1 Major Elective 1<\/td>\nTier 1 Major Elective 2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Gen Ed: Humanities<\/p>\n

      Gen Ed: Psychology or Non-Western Cultures<\/p>\n

      Free Elective<\/td>\n

      		Tier 2 Major Elective 1<\/p>\n

       <\/p>\n

      Free Elective<\/p>\n

      Free Elective<\/p>\n

      Sign up for SS 400<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

      Senior Year <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
      Tier 1 Major Elective 3<\/td>\nTier 2 Major Elective 3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Tier 2 Major Elective 2<\/p>\n

      SS 400 Senior Research Thesis<\/p>\n

      Free Elective<\/p>\n

      Free Elective<\/td>\n

      		Free Elective<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

      *minimum grade of \u201cC\u201d required<\/em><\/p>\n

      Minor in Anthropology<\/p>\n

      Eighteen semester hours, to include:<\/p>\n

      ANT 100 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
      \nANT 110 Introduction to Physical Anthropology
      \nFour anthropology electives (200 level or above)<\/p>\n

      Minor in Cultural Resource Management (CRM)<\/p>\n

      Cultural resource management has become an increasingly significant subfield of archaeology as a result of federal and state legislation. Examples of such legislation are the Archaeological Resources Protection Act (1979) and the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (1990). The minor in CRM presents students with theoretical, methodological and practical experience, which will help them obtain professional employment in archaeology.<\/p>\n

      Minimum 18 semester hours to include:<\/p>\n

      ANT 213 North American Indians
      \nANT 225 Rocks, Stones and Bones: Introduction to Archaeology or<\/em> ANT 226 New England Archaeology
      \nANT 229 Archaeological Field Methods
      \nANT 297 Coop Education Internships
      \nANT 341 Cultural Resource Management
      \nHIS 294 Introduction to Historical Research<\/p>\n

      Minor in Sociology<\/p>\n

      Eighteen semester hours, to include:<\/p>\n

      SOC 100 Intro. to Sociology
      \nSOC 101 Social Problems
      \nFour sociology electives (200 level or above)<\/p>\n

      Bachelor of Arts in Economics (B.A.)<\/p>\n

      Requirements: <\/strong><\/p>\n

      The economics program seeks to foster an understanding and appreciation of the economic behavior of society. The focus is on the social outcomes of economic transactions and events rather than on individual economic performance per se. Economics provides an especially relevant background for employment in business, finance, international organizations\u00a0or government, as well as for graduate study in economics, law or business.<\/p>\n

      The B.A. in Economics is awarded upon completion of all general education requirements, the courses listed below, and free electives to total a minimum of 120 semester hours, including exercise science and a foreign language. Majors are required to earn a minimum \u201cC\u201d (2.0) GPA in major courses and a minimum \u201cC\u201d in the three required methods courses: SS 201, SS 300 or<\/em> FIN 230, and SS 400 or<\/em> ECO 450. Students should contact the department chair one semester prior to registering for their required research seminar, ECO 450 or SS 400.<\/p>\n

      Specified courses for B.A. in Economics:<\/p>\n

      ECO\u00a0211 Principles of Macroeconomics*
      \nECO\u00a0213 Principles of Microeconomics*
      \nECO\u00a0318 Intermediate Microeconomics
      \nECO\u00a0319 Intermediate Macroeconomics
      \nSS 201 Researching Social Issues
      \nSS 300 Quantitative Research Methods in the Social Sciences or<\/em> FIN 230 Business Statistics
      \nSS 400 Senior Research Thesis or<\/em> ECO 450 Seminar in Economic Research\u00a0<\/em>
      \nMAT 181 Calculus I or<\/em> MAT 118 Elementary Applied Mathematics
      \nSix economics courses (200 level or above; PS\/ECO 110 allowed)<\/p>\n

      *Note for ECO\u00a0211 and ECO 213: Prerequisites: MAT 118 or higher.<\/p>\n

      Students should complete their general education requirements in writing and mathematics\/computer science by their sophomore year.<\/p>\n

      Course Restrictions <\/strong>
      \nFor a complete list of prerequisites, corequisites and other restrictions for all courses, please consult the Course Description section of this catalog.<\/p>\n

      Suggested four-year course sequence for B.A. in Economics<\/strong><\/p>\n

      First Year<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
      Fall Semester <\/em><\/td>\nSpring Semester <\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      WRT 101<\/td>\nGen Ed Critical Thinking (CT)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      MAT 100 or MAT 118 or MAT 181<\/td>\nMAT 118 or MAT 181<\/p>\n

      Foreign Language if required.<\/p>\n

      Gen Ed: Creative Process (CP)<\/p>\n

      Gen Ed: Writing Intensive Tier II (W2)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

      Gen Ed: Intercultural Competency (IC)<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Foreign language if required.<\/p>\n

      Gen Ed: First Year Experience (FY)<\/p>\n

      Gen Ed: Oral Communication (OC)<\/td>\n

      		<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

      Sophomore Year<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
      ECO 211 or ECO 213<\/td>\nECO 213 or ECO 211<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Gen Ed: Scientific Inquiry (SI)<\/td>\nGen Ed: Repeat Competency<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Gen Ed: Information Literacy (IL)<\/td>\nGen Ed: Repeat Competency<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Gen Ed: Health & Wellness (HW)<\/p>\n

      Gen Ed Elective (Must be<\/p>\n

      outside of major)<\/td>\n

      		Two Gen Ed Electives (Must be outside of major)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

      Junior Year<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
      ECO 318 or ECO 319<\/td>\nECO 318 or ECO 319<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      SS 201*<\/td>\nSS 300*<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Economics Elective<\/p>\n

      Any two Free Electives<\/td>\n

      		Any two Economics Electives<\/p>\n

      Any Free Elective<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

      Senior Year <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
      Any two Economics Electives<\/td>\nSS 400*<\/p>\n

      Economics Elective<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

       <\/p>\n

      Any three Free Electives<\/td>\n

      		 <\/p>\n

      Any two Free Electives<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

      *A minimum of a \u201cC\u201d grade is required.<\/em><\/p>\n

      Minor in Economics<\/p>\n

      Eighteen semester hours, to include:<\/p>\n

      ECO\u00a0211 Principles of Macroeconomics
      \nECO\u00a0213 Principles of Microeconomics
      \nFour economics electives (200 levels or above)<\/p>\n

      Applied Economics Option<\/p>\n

      (15 S.H.) Courses; Take one from each of the following category:<\/p>\n

      ECO 311 Money and Banking or ECO\/FIN 360 Money, Banking and Capital Markets<\/p>\n

      ECO 400 Theory of International Economics or ECO 317 Economic Development and Growth<\/p>\n

      ECO 402 Introduction to Econometrics<\/p>\n

      ECO 403 Fundamental Methods of Mathematical Economics<\/p>\n

      ECO 404 Economics of Entrepreneurship and Industrial organization or ECO 308 Labor Economics<\/p>\n

      Bachelor of Arts in Political Science (B.A.)<\/p>\n

      Program Advisors: C. Kukk, A. Manes and H. H. Williams<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

      Requirements<\/p>\n

      The department\u2019s program in political science is designed to provide a foundation for public service careers as well as graduate studies in political science or related fields in the social sciences.<\/p>\n

      The B.A. requires completion of the courses listed below, all general education requirements and additional free electives to a minimum of 120 semester hours, including exercise science and foreign language. Students should complete their general education requirements in writing and mathematics\/computer science by their sophomore year. Majors are required to earn at least a \u201cC\u201d (2.0) minimum grade in foundation courses (100 level) and in the three required methods courses: SS 201, SS 300 and SS 400. Students should contact the department one semester prior to registering for their required research seminar, SS 400.<\/p>\n

      Specified courses for B.A. in Political Science:<\/p>\n

      PS 100 Introduction to Political Science
      \nPS 102 American Government
      \nPS 104 World Governments, Economies and Cultures or<\/em> PS\/ECO 110 Political Economy
      \nSS 201 Researching Social Issues
      \nSS 300 Quantitative Research Methods in the Social Sciences
      \nSS 400 Senior Research Thesis
      \nFive approved courses in political science (200 \u2013 400 level)
      \nTwo approved courses from the following areas: anthropology, economics, geography, history, sociology. Students seeking the elementary education teaching certificate must choose courses in geography and sociology.<\/p>\n

      Course Restrictions <\/strong>
      \nFor a complete list of prerequisites, corequisites and other restrictions for all courses, please consult the Course Description section of this catalog.<\/p>\n

      Suggested four-year course sequence for B.A. in Political Science<\/p>\n

      First Year<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
      Fall Semester <\/em><\/td>\nSpring Semester <\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      WRT-as per writing placement<\/td>\nPS 102 American Government*<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      MAT-as per mathematics placement<\/td>\nPS 104 World Governments, Economies & Cultures*<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      PS 100 Intro to Political Science*<\/td>\nAny three general education courses<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Any two general education courses<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

      Sophomore Year<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
      Any two political science courses<\/td>\nAny two political science courses (300\/400 level recommended)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      General Ed laboratory science<\/td>\nAny three general education courses (incl. psychology and NWC courses)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Two courses* from ANT, ECO, HIS, or SOC<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

      Junior Year<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
      SS 201 Research Social Issues*<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      SS 300 Quantitative Research Methods in the Social Sciences* (fall or spring)<\/td>\n\u00a0Any four courses as free electives, or as add\u2019l political science courses, or as courses for a second major or for a minor<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Any political science course<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Any two general education courses, and\/or any courses as free electives, or as add\u2019l political science courses, or as courses for a second major or for a minor<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

       <\/p>\n

      Senior Year <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
      Any five courses as free electives, or as add\u2019l political science courses, or as courses for a second major or for a minor<\/td>\nSS 400 Senior Research Thesis*<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      <\/td>\n\u00a0Any four courses as free electives, or as add\u2019l political science courses, or as courses for a second major or for a minor<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

      *A minimum of a \u201cC\u201d grade is required.<\/em><\/p>\n

      Minor in Political Science<\/p>\n

      Eighteen semester hours, to include:
      \nPS 100 Introduction to Political Science
      \nPS 102 American Government
      \nFour political science electives (200 level or above)<\/p>\n

      Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences (B.A.)<\/p>\n

      (Also available evenings)<\/p>\n

      Advisors assigned by department chair:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

      The interdisciplinary major in social sciences is designed to provide a broad foundation in the social sciences and to allow a variety of course choices through which one of several topics or themes may be emphasized.<\/p>\n

       <\/p>\n

      The B.A. requires completion of the courses listed below, as well as elective and specified general education requirements and additional free electives to a minimum of 120 semester hours, including exercise science and foreign language. Majors are required to earn at least a \u201cC\u201d (2.0) minimum grade in foundation courses (100 level) and in the three required methods courses: SS 201, SS 300 and SS 400. Students should complete their general education requirements in writing and mathematics\/computer science by their sophomore year. Students should contact department one semester prior to registering for their required research seminar, SS 400.<\/p>\n

      Specified courses for B.A. Social Sciences<\/p>\n

      HIS 148 American History to 1877*<\/p>\n

      HIS 149 American History since 1877*<\/p>\n

      Non-Western Cultures<\/p>\n

      SOC 101 Social Problems*<\/p>\n

      SS 201 Researching Social Issues*<\/p>\n

      SS 300 Quantitative Research Methods in the Social Sciences*<\/p>\n

      SS 400 Senior Research Thesis* (You must sign up for SS 400 the semester prior to registration.)<\/p>\n

      Select any three of the five courses listed*:<\/p>\n

      ANT 100 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
      \nECO\u00a0211 Principles of Macroeconomics
      \nGEO 100 Principles of World Geography
      \nPS 100 Introduction to Political Science or<\/em> PS 102 American Government
      \nSOC 100 Introduction to Sociology<\/p>\n

      MAJOR ELECTIVES*:\u00a0\u00a0 5 courses total in ANT, ECO, GEO, PS, SOC, and\/or SS as specified in Tiers 1 & 2 below.<\/p>\n

      Tier 1:\u00a0 Three Approved 200-400 LEVEL COURSES in ANT, ECO, GEO, PS, SOC, and\/or SS (may include up to 1:\u00a0 NWC, or SOC\/JLA 201, 205, 205, 334 or 336).\u00a0 At least 2 courses must be ANT, ECO, GEO, PS, SOC, and\/or SS courses and not include NWC, GEO, or SOC\/JLA cross-listed courses.)<\/p>\n

      Tier 2:\u00a0 Three Approved 300-400 LEVEL COURSES in ANT, ECO, GEO, PS, SOC, and\/or SS (may include up to 1:\u00a0 SOC\/JLA 334 or 336).\u00a0 At least 1 course must be ANT, ECO, GEO, PS, SOC, and\/or SS courses and not include NWC, GEO, or SOC\/JLA cross-listed courses.)<\/p>\n

      Forty-two semester credits of free electives<\/p>\n

      Course Restrictions <\/strong>
      \nFor a complete list of prerequisites, corequisites and other restrictions for all courses, please consult the Course Description section of this catalog.<\/p>\n

      Suggested four-year course sequence for B.A. Social Sciences <\/strong><\/p>\n

      First Year<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
      Fall Semester <\/em><\/td>\nSpring Semester <\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      MAT 100 Intermediate Mathematics or Gen Ed: Math (above MAT 100)<\/td>\nGen Ed: Math (above MAT 100) or Gen Ed: Computer Science<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      WRT 101 Composition I: Habit of Writing or Writing Intensive<\/td>\nWriting Intensive or Gen Ed: Humanities<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Select two from ANT\/ECO\/GEO\/PS\/SOC100 or PS102<\/td>\nHIS 149 American History Since 1877<\/p>\n

      Gen Ed: Communication Skills<\/p>\n

      Gen Ed: Humanities<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

       <\/p>\n

      HIS 148 American History to 1877<\/td>\n

      		<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

      Sophmore Year<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
      HIS 186 Europe: Pagan & Medieval<\/td>\nHIS 187: Modern Europe<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Major \u2013 Non-Western Cultures Requirement<\/td>\nANT\/ECO\/GEO\/PS\/SOC100 or PS102<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Gen Ed: Lab Science<\/td>\nTier 1 Major Elective 1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Gen Ed: Humanities (Foreign Language if required)<\/p>\n

      HPX 177 Fitness for Life (Lecture & Activity)<\/td>\n

      		Gen Ed: Humanities (Foreign Language if required)<\/p>\n

      Gen Ed: PSY 100 Introduction to Psychology<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

      Junior Year<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
      SS 201 Researching Soc. Issues<\/p>\n

      Tier 1 Major Elective 2<\/p>\n

      Tier 1 Major Elective 3<\/p>\n

      Gen Ed: Humanities<\/p>\n

      Gen Ed: Math (above MAT 100) or Gen Ed: Computer Science<\/td>\n

      		SS 300 Social Science Research<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      <\/td>\nGen Ed: Non-Western Cultures Elective<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      <\/td>\nTier 2 Major Elective 1<\/p>\n

      Free Elective \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 3<\/p>\n

      Free Elective \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 3<\/p>\n

      Sign up for SS 400<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

      <\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

      Senior Year <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
      Tier 2 Major Elective 2<\/p>\n

      SS 400 Senior Research Thesis (SS 300 at C or better, Writing Intensive)<\/p>\n

      Any three Free Electives<\/td>\n

      		Any five Free Electives<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      <\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

      *A minimum \u201cC\u201d grade is required.\u2002<\/em><\/p>\n

      Options in the Social Sciences<\/p>\n

      OPTIONS are not required. The fifteen semester hours forming each option may be selected in place of the 15 hours of electives within the social sciences major.\u00a0 Students choosing to complete one of the five options must still meet the Tier 1 and Tier 2 requirements using the specified courses for their Option. The options suggest themes for study and give transcript recognition for such study.<\/p>\n

      Anthropology\/Sociology Studies Option in Social Sciences<\/p>\n

      (15 S.H.) Any five ANT or SOC 200-400 level courses (ANT 110 Intro to Physical Anthropology, or SS 301 is permissible). ).<\/p>\n

      Family Studies Option in Social Sciences<\/p>\n

      (15 S.H.): Five courses.\u00a0 Must take ANT\/SOC 221 Human Family Systems; and any 4 of the following:<\/p>\n

      ANT\/SOC204 Culture and Personality<\/p>\n

      or SOC 205 Juvenile Delinquency<\/p>\n

      or SOC 211 Latina\/os in the US<\/p>\n

      or SOC 225 Alternatives to Traditional American Families<\/p>\n

      or SW\/SOC260 Aging: Impact, Needs & Services,<\/p>\n

      or SOC 301 Globalization & Migration,<\/p>\n

      or ANT\/SOC305 Contemporary Family Problems,<\/p>\n

      or SS301 Guided Readings in Family Studies.<\/p>\n

      Global Studies Option in Social Sciences<\/p>\n

      (15 S.H.) Five courses from the following two categories; at least 2 courses from each category must be taken:<\/p>\n

      Category 1:<\/p>\n

      SS 101 Intro to Third World Development<\/p>\n

      or SOC 211 Latina\/os in the US<\/p>\n

      or SOC 301 Globalization & Migration<\/p>\n

      or ANT\/AAS\/SOC 212 Peoples and Cultures of Africa<\/p>\n

      or SOC\/ANT 216 Anthropology of the Middle East<\/p>\n

      or ANT 222 Peasant Societies<\/p>\n

      or ANT\/SOC\/ECO 234 Economic Anthropology<\/p>\n

      or SOC\/ANT\/WS 251 Women and Gender in the Middle East<\/p>\n

      or SOC\/ANT 318 Third World and Development<\/p>\n

      Category 2:<\/p>\n

      ECO\/PS 110 Introduction to Political Economy<\/p>\n

      or\u00a0 ECO 201 Comparative Economic Systems<\/p>\n

      or ECO 204 Economic Development & Growth<\/p>\n

      or PS 200 International Relations<\/p>\n

      or PS 305 Comparative Government & Politics<\/p>\n

      or PS 306 Comparative Communist & Post-Communist Systems<\/p>\n

      or PS 315 Environmental Issues on International Relations<\/p>\n

      or PS 401 Global Conflict Resolution<\/p>\n

      or PS 402 Violent and Nonviolent Conflict Resolution<\/p>\n

      or PS 403 International Institutions<\/p>\n

      Multi-cultural Studies Option in Social Sciences<\/p>\n

      (15 S.H.) Five courses from the following three categories; at least 1 course from each category must be taken:<\/p>\n

      Category 1:<\/p>\n

      SOC 200 Concepts of Race & Racism<\/p>\n

      Category 2:<\/p>\n

      SOC 202 Class, Status & Power<\/p>\n

      or ANT\/COM 208 Intercultural Communication<\/p>\n

      or SOC 210 Urban Sociology<\/p>\n

      or ANT\/WS 236 Culture, Sex and Gender<\/p>\n

      or SOC 301 Globalization & Migration<\/p>\n

      or PS\/SOC 310 Political Sociology<\/p>\n

      or ANT\/SOC 322 Comparative Minority Relations<\/p>\n

      or ANT\/SOC 340 Culture Change & Planning, or ANT 351 Transnational Feminisms<\/p>\n

      Category 3:<\/p>\n

      SOC 211 Latina\/os in the US<\/p>\n

      or ANT\/AAS\/SOC 212 Peoples and Cultures of Africa<\/p>\n

      or ANT 213 North American Indians<\/p>\n

      or ANT 214 Peoples and Cultures of the Pacific<\/p>\n

      or ANT 215 Peoples and Cultures of Asia , or SOC\/ANT 216 Anthropology of the Middle East<\/p>\n

      or SOC\/ANT\/WS 251 Women and Gender in the Middle East<\/p>\n

      or ANT\/WS 314 Native Peoples of the Southwest: Women, Spirituality and Power<\/p>\n

      or SOC 419 20th Century Black Experience<\/p>\n

       <\/p>\n

      Learning Outcomes<\/strong><\/p>\n

      At the completion of their studies, Social Science majors will demonstrate:<\/p>\n

        \n
      1. Mastery of or proficiency in the theories and concepts of their field in the social sciences.<\/li>\n
      2. Mastery of or proficiency in the research methodologies of the social sciences.<\/li>\n
      3. Mastery of or proficiency in the application of their skills\/ behaviors in the social sciences.<\/li>\n
      4. Mastery of or proficiency in information technology and literacy.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Social Sciences Interdisciplinary Minor Programs<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Minor in Conflict Resolution<\/p>\n

        Faculty Advisor: A. Manes<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

        To successfully negotiate today\u2019s stressful and competitive environment, people require highly refined communication and conflict resolution skills. This minor program in conflict management allows students to learn about, practice and further develop some key fundamental behaviors designed to establish powerful rapport with others, and to manage conflict creatively and constructively when it occurs. In addition, the knowledge and insights gained in the basic core courses heighten intellectual pursuits in many other disciplines, such as political science, sociology, economics, history, psychology, communication, theater arts, social work, criminal justice and law, and management.<\/p>\n

        To enroll in this minor program, contact the program adviser listed above. In addition to two required foundation courses, SS 401 and PS 401 or SS 402, your adviser will help you select four additional elective courses from the list below. The program adviser may approve other elective courses if content is deemed relevant to the program. No more than six credit hours should be selected from any one discipline or from the student\u2019s major. The conflict resolution minor program sheet\/guide is available from the program adviser.<\/p>\n

        Required Foundation Courses<\/p>\n

        SS 401 Fundamentals of Conflict Resolution\u00a0AND<\/em>
        \nSS 402 Mediation: Theory & Practice OR<\/em>\u00a0 PS 401 Global Conflict Resolution<\/p>\n

        Electives offered by the Dept. of Social Sciences:<\/strong>
        \nANT\/COM 208 Intercultural Communication
        \nANT\/SOC 322 Comparative Minority Relations
        \nECO\u00a0308 Labor Economics
        \nECO\u00a0321 Urban Economics
        \nPS 200 International Relations
        \nPS 290 Geopolitics in the 20th Century
        \nPS 402 Violent & Nonviolent Conflict Resolution
        \nPS 403 International Institutions
        \nSOC 101 Social Problems
        \nSOC 200 Concepts of Race & Ethnic Relations
        \nSOC 202 Class, Status & Power
        \nSOC 210 Urban Society
        \nSS 299 Student Developed Study<\/p>\n

        Electives offered by other departments:<\/strong>
        \nCOM 210 Nonverbal Communication
        \nCOM 212 Effective Listening
        \nCOM 362 Organizational Communication
        \nCOM 408 Strategies of Persuasion
        \nHIS 256 Background to the Civil War
        \nHIS 382 Contemporary Middle East
        \nJLA 426 Conflict Resolution & Management
        \nMGT 350 Management Negotiations
        \nMGT 376 Managing People
        \nPSY 205 Social Psychology
        \nSW 220 Cultural Diversity<\/p>\n

        Minor in Geography<\/p>\n

        Faculty Advisor: Joshua Regan<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

        Eighteen \u00a0semester hours, consisting of three required courses and three electives. Specialized knowledge in one world region or country is encouraged.<\/p>\n

        Emphasizing the interaction between humans and geo-physical environments, this minor explores the fundamental importance of location, place, region and the inter-relationships between differing localities in order to master geographic skills and knowledge.<\/p>\n

        Experience in spatial analysis skills includes data management, map reading, collation and presentation of geographical information, and related inferential thinking about human and geo-physical relationships. Spatial interactions, including trade, environmental management systems, as well as natural environmental conditions all contribute to a developing knowledge of world regions, countries, cities, and cultures.<\/p>\n

        Finally, moral questions encountered in geographical study are examined, including cultural differences, development prospects, and the importance of environmental management and conservation.<\/p>\n

        Requirements <\/strong>
        \nGEO 100 Principles of World Geography
        \nGEO 215 Geographical Information Systems (offered every spring)
        \nGEO 270 Geography of Environment and Development (offered every spring)<\/p>\n

        Electives<\/em>: (at least two of which must be at the 200 level or above<\/em>)
        \nGEO 290 Geopolitics in the Twenty-First Century
        \nGEO 250 USA and Canada: A Regional Study
        \nGEO 252 Latin America: A Regional Study
        \nGEO 253 Russia and Euro-Asia: A Regional Study
        \nENV\/GEO 150 Urban Environment as an Ecological Problem
        \nES 103 Planet Earth
        \nAAS\/GEO 251 Africa: A Regional Study
        \nHIS\/AAS 219 African-American History and Culture (contemporary)
        \nNWC 103 Chinese Culture
        \nNWC 104 Japanese Culture
        \nNWC 105 Cultures of India
        \nNWC 107 Middle Eastern Culture
        \nNWC\/AAS109 Equatorial African Cultures
        \nNWC 110 Vietnamese Culture
        \nNWC 112 Korean Culture
        \nNWC\/AAS 113 Southern African Cultures
        \nNWC 115 Latin American and Caribbean Civilizations<\/p>\n

        Other electives with significant geographical components will be considered at the discretion of the faculty adviser.<\/p>\n

        Minor In International Studies<\/strong>
        \nMinor in International Studies: Interdisciplinary
        \n
        \nFaculty Advisor: R. Whittemore<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

        Eighteen semester hours are required.<\/p>\n

        The object of the international studies minor is to encourage students to adopt a more expansive view of the world around them.<\/p>\n

        As a world power the United States continues to be more and more involved in the political, economic and cultural affairs of many countries. Our own security is dependent to an important degree on our relations with other countries, large and small. Many American jobs are dependent on overseas markets. Our well-being, therefore, depends on the understanding of foreign peoples, their histories and cultures. Giving our students some recognition in the form of an international studies minor may very well assist them in their career goals no matter what their majors happen to be.<\/p>\n

        To fulfill the requirements of the international studies minor the student must:<\/p>\n

          \n
        1. Satisfactorily complete four 200-level or above courses, the content of which are substantially international in nature. The coordinator of the Western International Center will have a list of the appropriate courses. The decision as to which courses fulfill this requirement shall be left to the coordinator of the Western International Center who shall advise the student accordingly. These four courses must be selected from at least two of the following six interdisciplinary\u00a0categories:<\/li>\n
        2. ANT\/SOC\/SS
          \n2. ED\/HED
          \n3. ECO\/FIN\/MKT
          \n4. FR\/SPA
          \n5. ENG\/COM\/PHI
          \n6. GEO\/HIS\/PS<\/li>\n
        3. Satisfactorily complete two 100-level courses which examine cultures other than European or American (NWC designations).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Minor in Multi-cultural Studies<\/p>\n

          (with elective African-American Focus)<\/p>\n

          Faculty Advisor: R. Whittemore<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

          Eighteen semester hours are required.<\/p>\n

          In addition to the required course, SOC 200 Concepts of Race and Racism, courses may include those listed for the Multi-cultural Studies Option in Social Sciences as well as any course from any other discipline (100-400 level), provided (a) the student requests and receives approval from the Minor Faculty Adviser and (b) the university catalog course descriptions of those alternative courses indicate substantial ethnic, minority and cultural diversity subject coverage.<\/p>\n

          If at least 12 semester hours are in African-American studies (AAS) courses (100-400 level), the student\u2019s transcript shall read: minor in multi-cultural studies: African-American focus.<\/p>\n

          Minor in Urban Studies<\/p>\n

          Faculty Advisor: C. Banhauer<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

          The urban studies minor is an interdisciplinary program focusing on urban issues, concepts, and problems. The minor affords students the opportunity to explore urban concerns through a variety of disciplinary lenses and the chance to examine practical solutions to urban problems. The minor also prepares students for increased employment possibilities at the municipal, state, or federal level, or for graduate work in one of several areas related to urban studies (e.g., urban studies, urban, town, or regional planning, urban geography, demography, etc.).<\/p>\n

          Students select 18 semester hours from the courses listed below; no more than nine hours should be from 100-level courses and no more than six hours should be selected from any one discipline or from the student\u2019s major. Students are strongly encouraged to apply 3-6 semester hours earned in an approved cooperative education internship to this program.<\/p>\n

          ANT 350 Modern & Postmodern Societies
          \nART 101 History and Appreciation of Western Art: Renaissance to the Present
          \nECO\u00a0211 Principles of Macroeconomics or<\/em> ECO 107 Contemporary Domestic Economic Issues
          \nECO\u00a0321 Urban Economics
          \nGEO\/ENV 150 Urban Environment as a Human Ecological Problem
          \nHIS 201 Immigrant NYC
          \nHIS 208 Rise of Industrialism in America
          \nHIS 363 The American City
          \nHIS 368 New York City: History and Culture
          \nHIS X99 Student Independent Study
          \nPS 218 American State & Local Government
          \nSS\/CED 297 Coop Internship
          \nSOC 101 Social Problems
          \nSOC 210 Urban Sociology<\/p>\n

          Any appropriate substitute course must have prior department approval.<\/p>\n

          Minor in Women\u2019s Studies (WS)<\/p>\n

          Faculty Advisor: C. Hegel-Cantarella\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

          The women\u2019s studies minor is an interdisciplinary and interdepartmental program that provide the opportunity for students to increase their awareness and knowledge about women\u2019s achievements and contributions to society, and about social concerns and issues that are of particular importance to women and to all minority groups.<\/p>\n

          The 18 credits in the minor shall consist of electives with a WS label or courses with a discipline label which are identified as relevant by a committee drawn from participating departments. Students should contact their faculty adviser for a list of recommended electives.<\/p>\n

          WS 200 Introduction to Women\u2019s Studies
          \nWS\/ANT 236 Culture, Sex and Gender
          \nWS\/ANT 314 Native Peoples of the Southwest: Women, Spirituality and Power
          \nWS\/COM 211 Women, Language and Communication
          \nWS\/COM 444 Women and the Media in the U.S.
          \nWS\/ECO\u00a0327 Economics of Gender
          \nWS\/ENG 334 Women Writers
          \nWS\/HIS 320 Women and Leadership
          \nWS\/JLA 301 Women and Criminal Justice
          \nWS\/NUR 250 Women\u2019s Health Issues
          \nWS\/PSY 217 Psychology of Women<\/p>\n

          Recommended cognate elective courses for Women\u2019s Studies<\/strong>
          \nSOC 221 Human Family Systems
          \nSOC 305 Contemporary Family Problems
          \nSW 220 Cultural Diversity<\/p>\n

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