{"id":106,"date":"2012-06-04T14:23:06","date_gmt":"2012-06-04T14:23:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/catalogs.wcsu.edu\/ugrad21221213\/sas\/programs\/social-sciences\/"},"modified":"2022-02-24T13:29:34","modified_gmt":"2022-02-24T18:29:34","slug":"social-sciences","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/catalogs.wcsu.edu\/ugrad2122\/sas\/programs\/social-sciences\/","title":{"rendered":"Social Sciences"},"content":{"rendered":"

Carina Bandhauer, Chair (2020-2022)<\/em><\/strong>
\nbandhauerc@wcsu.edu<\/a>
\nWarner Hall 207, Midtown campus
\n(203) 837-8650
\n(203) 837-3960 (fax)<\/p>\n

Christine Hegel-<\/span><\/span><\/strong>Cantarella<\/span><\/span><\/strong>, Associate Chair<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/em>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>hegelcantarellac@wcsu.edu<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span><\/a>Warner Hall 2<\/span>17<\/span><\/span>, Midtown campus<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>(203) 837-<\/span>3914<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>(203) 837-3960 (fax)<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/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

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Faculty by major program focus:
\n<\/span><\/span>Anthropology & Sociology
\n<\/em><\/strong>C. Bandhauer, Chair<\/em>
\nC. Hegel-Cantarella, Assoc. Chair<\/em>
\nM. Misra
\nR. Whittemore
\nTBA<\/p>\n

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

Geography
\n<\/em><\/strong>TBA<\/p>\n

Political Science<\/em><\/strong>
\nJ. Schofield
\nH.H. Williams
\nTBA<\/p>\n

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Adjunct Faculty <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
E. Abrell<\/td>\nR. Manes, Emeritus<\/td>\nC.\u00a0<\/span>Sgarlata<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
R. Brown<\/td>\nB. Morrison<\/td>\nP.\u202f Southard<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
A. El\u00a0<\/span>Moustakim<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nA. Mukherjee\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nM.\u00a0<\/span>Sperrazza<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
B. Fitzpatrick<\/td>\nB. Ramamurthy\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nJ.\u00a0<\/span>TelRav<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
M. French<\/td>\nJ. Regan<\/td>\nH.\u00a0<\/span>Tokke<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
L. Huber<\/td>\nM.\u00a0<\/span>Saksena<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nJ.\u00a0<\/span>Vecchia<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
J. Jowdy<\/td>\nF. Schneiderman<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nL. Weinstein, E<\/span><\/span>meritus<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Overview
\n<\/span><\/span>Social Sciences<\/span>\u00a0has a special responsibility to prepare students for the ever-changing demands of contemporary\u00a0<\/span>society.\u00a0 The<\/span>\u00a0department 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<\/span>:\u00a01)\u00a0anthropology and sociology;\u00a02)\u00a0economics;\u00a03)\u00a0political science; and\u00a04)\u00a0interdisciplinary social sciences.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This curricular effort is supported by department computer and archaeology laboratories.<\/span>\u00a0The 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.\u00a0<\/span>Additionally, the department has cooperative departmental cross-listing of some courses and exchange of faculty instruction with several university departments such as\u00a0communication,\u00a0art,\u00a0education, environmental sciences, finance, history and non-western cultures, management (public administration),\u00a0social work, and the Kathwari Honors Program.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>The department sponsors a campus chapters\u00a0of\u00a0the Political Science Honor Society,\u00a0<\/span>Pi Sigma Alpha\u00a0<\/span><\/i>and the\u00a0International\u00a0Honor\u00a0Society in the\u00a0Social\u00a0Sciences,\u00a0<\/span>Pi Gamma Mu<\/span><\/i>. Membership\u00a0in these honors societies\u00a0gives recognition to scholastic achievement, thereby enhancing employer and graduate admissions consideration. The campus chapters\u00a0also provide the opportunity for members to contribute their talent for the benefit of the university and general community. Obtain details from the department\u00a0chairperson.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>The department also sponsors the\u00a0<\/span>Social Sciences Journal,\u00a0<\/span><\/i>which publishes\u00a0<\/span>original research written by students.<\/span>\u00a0Students 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.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Mission
\n<\/span><\/span>The four social science programs at WCSU 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 focus on the study of social relations, transformations, and problems at local, national and global scales. Anthropology\/Sociology majors cultivate critical insights and cross-cultural perspectives that are of growing importance in an interconnected world facing many human-made challenges. With rigorous training in human diversity, social change, and qualitative and quantitative research and analysis, the Anthropology\/Sociology program provides excellent preparation for careers in social service and social justice work, education, public health, government, and business.<\/span><\/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\u00a0<\/span><\/span>activities<\/span><\/span>, as well as on economic performance.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>In addition to economic efficiency, economics studies the issue of equ<\/span>i<\/span>ty, analyzing various social issues from the economic perspective, including inequ<\/span>ali<\/span>ties in economic opportunities and discrimination; it examines efforts to remedy those inequities through means of redistribution of income or wealth and their impact on the overall economy<\/span><\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>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.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/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<\/span>.\u00a0 Further, the\u00a0major\u00a0also enables students to focus on social justice, sustainability research and policy, as well as secondary education.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The objectives\u00a0of the major are to emphasize social research methodology and analytical skills; provide a personalized learning environment for students through faculty mentored undergraduate research opportunities and cooperative education research; prepare students for graduate education in the social sciences and allied fields; assist students in discerning appropriate careers through advising; foster 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; express 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.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Learning Outcomes<\/span><\/span><\/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

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    Degree Programs in Social Sciences<\/span><\/span><\/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\u00a0<\/span>and sample cover letter<\/span>.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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

      Bachelor of Arts
      \n<\/strong>Anthropology\/Sociology<\/a>
      \n      Economics<\/a>
      \n      Political Science<\/a>
      \n      Social Sciences<\/a>:\u00a0 Students may keep it general with no specific option, or students may choose one of the below options.
      \n<\/em><\/span>Options:<\/em>
      \n-Family Studies<\/span>
      \n-Global Studies<\/span>
      \n-Multi-cultural Studies<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      Minor Programs
      \n<\/strong>      Anthropology<\/a>
      \n      Conflict Resolution<\/a>
      \n      Cultural Resource Management<\/a>
      \n      Economics<\/a>
      \n      Geography<\/a>
      \n      International Studies<\/a>
      \n      Multi-cultural Studies <\/a>(with elective African-American focus)
      \n      Political Science<\/a>
      \n      Sociology<\/a>
      \n      Urban Studies<\/a>
      \n      Women\u2019s Studies<\/a><\/p>\n

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

      Description<\/span><\/b>: The allied fields of anthropology and sociology focus on the study of social relations, transformations, and problems at local, national and global scales. Anthropology\/Sociology majors cultivate critical insights and cross-cultural perspectives that are of growing importance in an interconnected world facing many human-made challenges. With rigorous training in human diversity, social change, and qualitative and quantitative research and analysis, the Anthropology\/Sociology program provides excellent preparation for careers in social service and social justice work, education, public health, government, and business.<\/span><\/p>\n

      Degree Requirements
      \n<\/strong>All degrees\u00a0at WCSU require 120 semester hours (SH).\u00a0 This\u00a0includes\u00a0major requirements, general education requirements, cognates (where applicable), and free electives. This structure provides room for minors, internships, and study abroad.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      Required Courses in the Major<\/span><\/b>: 42\u00a0SH.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
      ANT 100 Intro to Cultural Anthropology (IC)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3 SH<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      ANT 110 Intro to Physical Anthropology OR ANT 104 Intro to Archaeology (CT, IC)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3 SH<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      SOC 100 Intro to Sociology (CT, IC)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3 SH<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      SOC 101 Social Problems<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3 SH<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      ANT\/SOC 330 Social and Cultural Theory<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3 SH<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      SS 201 Researching Social Issues<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3 SH<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      SS 300 Quantitative Research Methods in the Social Sciences (QR)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3 SH<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      SS 400 Senior Research Thesis (Students must contact Department\u00a0Advisor\u00a0one semester prior to registering for this course).\u00a0 (CE, W3)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3 SH<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Required Major Electives: Eighteen (18) semester hours\/Six (6) courses in two tiers.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Tier 1: Three 200-400 level courses in ANT and\/or SOC<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n9 SH<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Tier 2: Three 300-400 level courses in ANT and\/or SOC<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n9 SH<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Minimum Grade of C required for all courses in the Major.\u00a0<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Minimum GPA for the BA in Anthropology\/Sociology = 2.0.\u00a0<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n


      \nGeneral Education<\/em><\/span><\/b>: All students must complete the General Education curriculum. General Education Requirements include both competency and breadth requirements. In some cases, major courses will satisfy competencies. These are indicated in the parentheses after the course title. For a complete description of the General Education program, follow this link.\u00a0<\/span>https:\/\/catalogs.wcsu.edu\/ugrad2122\/academic-programs-degrees\/<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      Cognates<\/b><\/em>: In some programs there are courses outside of the major that are required as pre-requisites or enhancements to the major course work. These courses may satisfy competencies and they will count toward the\u00a0general education\u00a0breadth requirement.\u00a0If cognate courses are required,\u00a0they are included in the\u00a0list of courses required in the major.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      Electives:<\/b><\/em>\u00a0All degrees require 120 semester hours.\u00a0\u00a0Elective credits are opportunities for minors, internships, study abroad, and just following general interests. We encourage all students to speak with their advisors about\u00a0great opportunities for their elective courses.<\/span> \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n


      \n      <\/a>Sample Four Year Plan: BA Anthropology\/Sociology<\/strong><\/span>
      \n<\/span>Four-year plans are suggestions.\u00a0Plans change.\u00a0Consult your advisor\u00a0to\u00a0adjust\u00a0your plan.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
      Semester 1<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nSH<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nSemester 2<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nSH<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      ANT 100 Intro to Cultural Anthropology (IC)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nSOC 100 Intro to Sociology (CT, IC, RPT 1)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      First Year Navigation (FY)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n1-3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nGen Ed: Information Literacy\u00a0(IL)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      PSY 100 Intro to Psych OR<\/strong> ANT\/SOC Culture and Personality<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nGen Ed: Writing Tier 2 (W2)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      MAT 100(P)\u00a0Intermediate Math OR<\/strong> Gen Ed: Quantitative Reasoning<\/span> (QR)<\/span><\/td>\n3-4<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nGen Ed: Quantitative Reasoning (QR)\u00a0OR<\/strong>\u00a0Gen Ed: Breadth Elective<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      World Language (IC)*<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nWorld Language (IC)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      NWC course (100 level) OR<\/strong> GEO course (100-400 level) – only if FY is 1 SH<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      \u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Semester 3<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nSH<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nSemester\u00a04<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nSH<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      ANT 110 Physical Anthropology OR<\/strong> ANT 104 Intro to Archaeology (CT\/IC)\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nSOC 101 Social Problems\u00a0<\/span>OR<\/strong> ANT\/SOC Elective Tier 1<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      ANT\/SOC Elective Tier 1\u00a0<\/span>OR\u00a0<\/strong>SOC 101 Social Problems\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nSS 201 Research Social Issues<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>OR<\/strong> ANT\/SOC Elective Tier 1<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Gen Ed: Scientific Inquiry\u00a0(SI)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n4<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nGen Ed: Oral Communication\u00a0(OC)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Gen Ed: Creative Process\u00a0(CP)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nGen Ed: Health and Wellness\u00a0(HW)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n2-3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Gen Ed:\u00a0Critical Thinking (CT, RPT2)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nGen Ed: Breadth Elective<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      \u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Semester 5<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nSH<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nSemester 6<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nSH<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      SS 201 Research Social Issues OR<\/strong>\u00a0ANT\/SOC\u00a0330 Social & Cultural Theory\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nSS 300\u00a0Quant. Research Methods (QR, RPT3)\u00a0OR<\/strong> Free Elective<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      ANT SOC Elective Tier 1 or Tier 2<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nANT SOC Elective Tier 1 or Tier 2<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      ANT SOC Elective Tier 1 or Tier 2<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nANT SOC Elective Tier 1 or Tier 2<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Gen Ed: Breadth or Free Elective<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nGen Ed:\u00a0Repeat 3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Free Elective<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nFree Elective<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      \u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Semester 7<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nSemester 8<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      ANT\/SOC 330 Social & Cultural Theory\u00a0OR<\/strong>\u00a0SS 300 Quant. Research Methods (QR, RPT3)\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nSS\u00a0400 Senior Thesis Research Seminar (CE, W3)\u00a0(Advisor review required.)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      ANT\/SOC Elective Tier 2<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nANT\/SOC Elective Tier 2<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      ANT\/SOC Elective Tier 2 OR Free Elective<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nFree Electives<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n9<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Free Electives<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n6<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nFree Elective<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Minimum\u00a0C or better<\/span><\/i>\u00a0for all courses required for the Major.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      Complete study of World Language at an elementary II level or above.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

      Total Credits Required for the BA in Anthropology Sociology = 120; Minimum GPA 2.0.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n


      \n*Students who have completed three years of language in high school with at least a ‘C’ average have satisfied this requirement. Consult your advisor.<\/span><\/p>\n

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      \nBachelor of Arts in Economics (B.A.)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

      Description<\/span><\/b>:\u00a0The 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.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      Degree Requirements<\/span><\/b>
      \n<\/span>All degrees\u00a0at WCSU require 120 semester hours (SH). This\u00a0includes\u00a0major requirements, general education requirements, cognates (where applicable), and free electives. This structure provides room for minors, internships, and study abroad.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      Required Courses in the Major<\/span><\/b>: 39 Semester Hours.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
      ECO 211 Principles of Macroeconomics\u00a0<\/span>(pre-req MAT 118 or higher)<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3 SH<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      ECO 213 Principles of Microeconomics\u00a0<\/span>(pre-req MAT 118 or higher)<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3 SH<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      ECO 318 Intermediate Microeconomics<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3 SH<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      ECO 319 Intermediate Macroeconomics<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3 SH<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      SS 201 Researching Social Issues<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3 SH<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      SS 300 Quantitative Research Methods in the Social Sciences (QR)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3 SH<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      SS 400 Senior Research Thesis OR ECO 450 Seminar in Economics Research (Students must contact\u00a0their\u00a0Department\u00a0advisor\u00a0one semester prior to registering for this course).\u00a0 (CE, W3)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3 SH<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Major Electives: Select any six economics courses 200 level or above.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n18 SH<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Cognate<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      MAT 181 Calculus I\u00a0<\/span>OR<\/span><\/b>\u00a0MAT 118 Elementary Applied Mathematics (QR)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3-4 SH<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Students must earn a C (2.0)\u00a0or better SS 201, 300, and 400, and 2.0 in the major.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Minimum GPA for the BA in Economics = 2.0.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n


      \nGeneral Education<\/em><\/span><\/b>: All students must complete the General Education curriculum. General Education Requirements include both competency and breadth requirements. In some cases, major courses will satisfy competencies. These are indicated in the parentheses after the course title. For a complete description of the General Education program, follow this link.\u00a0<\/span>https:\/\/catalogs.wcsu.edu\/ugrad2122\/academic-programs-degrees\/<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      Cognates<\/b><\/em>: In some programs there are courses outside of the major that are required as pre-requisites or enhancements to the major course work. These courses may satisfy competencies and they will count toward the breadth requirement. Where applicable, cognates are indicated in the list of courses required in the major.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      Electives<\/em>:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0All degrees require 120 semester hours.\u00a0\u00a0Elective credits are opportunities for minors, internships, study abroad, and just following general interests. We encourage all students to speak with their advisors about\u00a0great opportunities for their elective courses.<\/span> \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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      <\/a>Sample Four Year Plan: BA\u00a0Economics<\/span><\/b>
      \n<\/span>Four-year plans are suggestions.\u00a0Plans change.\u00a0Consult your advisor\u00a0to\u00a0adjust\u00a0your plan.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
      Semester 1<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nSH<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nSemester 2<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nSH<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Gen Ed: Information Literacy\u00a0(IL)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nGen Ed: Oral Communication (OC)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      First Year Navigation (FY)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n1-3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nGen Ed: Breadth Elective<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      WRT 101 Composition I<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nGen Ed: Writing Tier 2 (W2)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      MAT 100(P)\u00a0Intermediate Math\u00a0<\/span>OR<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Cognate: MAT\u00a0181 Calc OR MAT 118 Elementary Applied Math\u00a0(QR)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3-4<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nCognate: MAT 181 Calc OR MAT 118 Elementary Applied Math (QR)\u00a0<\/span>OR<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Gen Ed: Breadth Elective<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Foreign Language (IC)*<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nForeign Language (IC,\u00a0RPT\u00a01)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Free Elective\u00a0(Only if FY is 1 SH)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      \u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Semester 3<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nSH<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nSemester\u00a04<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nSH<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      ECO 213 Principles of Microeconomics<\/span>\u00a0OR<\/span><\/b>\u00a0ECO 211\u00a0Principles\u00a0of Macroeconomics<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/b>(CT)\u00a0Pre-req MAT 118 or higher.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nECO 211 Principles of Macroeconomics<\/span>\u00a0OR\u00a0<\/span><\/b>ECO\u00a0213 Principles\u00a0of Microeconomics\u00a0(CT,\u00a0RPT\u00a02)\u00a0Pre-req MAT 118 or higher.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      SS 201 Researching\u00a0Social Issues\u00a0OR Gen Ed: Breadth Elective<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nSS 201 Researching\u00a0Social Issues OR Gen Ed: Breadth Elective<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Gen Ed: Scientific Inquiry\u00a0(SI)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n4<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nGen Ed: Oral Communication\u00a0(OC)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Gen Ed: Creative Process\u00a0(CP)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nGen Ed: Health and Wellness\u00a0(HW)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n2-3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Gen Ed:\u00a0RPT Competency\u00a03<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nGen Ed: Breadth Elective<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      \u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Semester 5<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nSH<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nSemester 6<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nSH<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      SS 300 Quant. Research Methods in the Social Sciences (QR, RPT3)\u00a0<\/span>OR<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Free Elective<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nSS 300\u00a0Quant. Research Methods in the Social Sciences (QR, RPT3)\u00a0<\/span>OR<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Free Elective<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      ECO 319 Intermediate Macroeconomics<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nECO 318 Intermediate Microeconomics<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Major\u00a0Elective\u00a01\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nMajor Elective\u00a03<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Major Elective 2<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nMajor Elective 4\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Free Elective<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nGen Ed: Breadth or\u00a0Free Elective<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Semester 7<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nSemester 8<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      SS 400 Senior Thesis Research Seminar\/ECO 450\u00a0Seminar in Economics Research\u00a0(CE, W3) ***\u00a0OR<\/strong> Free Elective<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nSS 400 Senior Thesis Research Seminar\/ECO 450 Seminar in Economics Research (CE, W3) *** OR<\/strong> Free Elective<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Major Elective\u00a05<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nFree Electives<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n12<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Major Elective 6<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Students must earn a C (2.0)\u00a0or better SS 201, 300, and 400, and 2.0 in the major.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Total Credits Required for the BA in Economics = 120; Minimum GPA 2.0.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

      *Students who have completed three years of a foreign language at a C average in high school\u00a0are not required to complete a foreign language requirement. However, for students in\u00a0Economics, we strongly suggest that you consider exploring an additional foreign language or advancing your skills\u00a0in the language studied in high school.\u00a0Intercultural Competency is required.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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

      Description<\/span><\/b>:\u00a0Students 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.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      Degree Requirements\u00a0<\/span><\/b>
      \n<\/span>All degrees at WCSU require 120 semester hours (SH).\u00a0 This includes major requirements, general education requirements, cognates (where applicable), and free electives. This structure provides room for minors, internships, and study abroad.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      Required Courses in the\u00a0Major:<\/span><\/b>\u00a039\u00a0semester hours\u00a0(SH).\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
      PS 102 American Government<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3 SH<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      PS 104 World\u00a0Governments<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3 SH<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      PS 200\u00a0International Relations or PS 201 Political Theory<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3 SH<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      SS 201 Researching Social Issues<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3 SH<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      SS 300 Quantitative Research Methods in the Social Sciences (QR)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3 SH<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      SS 400 Senior Research Thesis (Students must contact\u00a0department advisor\u00a0one semester prior to registering for this course).\u00a0 (CE, W3)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3 SH<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Social Science Breadth: Select any two approved courses from ANT, ECO, GEO, HIS, or SOC\u00a0(Contact your advisor for a list of approved courses.)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n6 SH<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Major Electives: Select any five\u00a0approved\u00a0political science courses.\u00a0(Contact your advisor for a list of approved courses.)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n15 SH<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Students must earn a C (2.0) or better in all foundation courses (100 levels) and in SS 201, SS 330, and SS 400.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      You must earn a C or better in all courses in the major.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Minimum GPA for the BA in Political Science = 2.0.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n


      \nGeneral Education<\/em><\/span><\/b>: All students must complete the General Education curriculum. General Education Requirements include both competency and breadth requirements. In some cases, major courses will satisfy competencies. These are indicated in the parentheses after the course title. For a complete description of the General Education program, follow this link.\u00a0<\/span>https:\/\/catalogs.wcsu.edu\/ugrad2122\/academic-programs-degrees\/<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      Cognates<\/b><\/em>:<\/em> In some programs there are courses outside of the major that are required as pre-requisites or enhancements to the major course work. These courses may satisfy competencies and they will count toward the breadth requirement. Where applicable, cognates are indicated in the list of courses required in the major.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      Electives<\/em>:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0All degrees require 120 semester hours.\u00a0\u00a0Elective credits are opportunities for minors, internships, study abroad, and just following general interests. We encourage all students to speak with their advisors about\u00a0great opportunities for their elective courses.<\/span> \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n


      \n      <\/a>Sample Four Year Plan: BA\u00a0Political Science<\/span><\/b>
      \n<\/span>Four-year plans are suggestions.\u00a0Plans change.\u00a0Consult\u00a0your advisor\u00a0to\u00a0adjust\u00a0your plan.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
      Semester 1<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nSH<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nSemester 2<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nSH<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      PS 102 American Government (CT)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nPS 104 World\u00a0Governments\u00a0(IC)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      First Year Navigation (FY)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n1-3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nSocial Science\u00a0Breadth\u00a01<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      WRT 101 Composition I<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nGen Ed: Writing Tier 2 (W2)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      MAT 100(P)\u00a0Intermediate Math OR Gen Ed: Quantitative Reasoning\u00a0(QR)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3-4<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nGen Ed: Quantitative Reasoning (QR)\u00a0OR\u00a0Gen Ed: Breadth Elective<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Foreign Language (IC)*<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nForeign Language (IC, RPT\u00a01)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Free Elective\u00a0(Only if FY is 1 SH)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      \u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Semester 3<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nSH<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nSemester\u00a04<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nSH<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      PS\u00a0200\u00a0International Relations\u00a0<\/span>OR<\/strong> PS 201 Political Theory\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>OR<\/strong>\u00a0Social Science Breadth 2<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nPS 200 International Relations\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>OR<\/strong>\u00a0PS 201 Political Theory\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>OR<\/strong>\u00a0Social Science Breadth 2<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      SOC 101 Social Problems OR<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0<\/strong>SS 201 Research Social Issues<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nSOC 101 Social Problems\u00a0<\/span>OR<\/strong> SS 201 Research Social Issues<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Gen Ed: Scientific Inquiry\u00a0(SI)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n4<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nGen Ed: Oral Communication\u00a0(OC)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Gen Ed: Creative Process\u00a0(CP)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nGen Ed: Health and Wellness\u00a0(HW)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n2-3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Gen Ed:\u00a0RPT Competency 2<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nGen Ed: Breadth Elective<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      \u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Semester 5<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nSH<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nSemester 6<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nSH<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      SS 300 Quant. Research Methods in the Social Sciences (QR, RPT3)\u00a0<\/span>OR<\/strong> Free Elective<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nSS 300\u00a0Quant. Research Methods in the Social Sciences (QR, RPT3)\u00a0<\/span>OR<\/strong> Free Elective<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Major\u00a0Elective 1<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nMajor\u00a0Elective 3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Major\u00a0Elective 2<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nMajor Elective\u00a04<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      NWC Major Elective<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nGen Ed: Breadth or Free Elective<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Free Elective<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nFree Elective<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      \u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Semester 7<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nSH<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nSemester 8<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nSH<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      SS 400 Senior Thesis Research Seminar (CE, W3) ***\u00a0OR Free Elective<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nSS\u00a0400 Senior Thesis Research Seminar (CE, W3) ***\u00a0OR Free Elective<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Major Elective\u00a05<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nFree Electives<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n12<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      You must earn a C or better in all courses in the major.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Total Credits Required for the BA in\u00a0Political Science\u00a0= 120; Minimum GPA 2.0.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

      *Students who have completed three years of a foreign language at a C average in high school\u00a0are not required to complete a foreign language requirement. However, for students in\u00a0political science, we strongly suggest that you consider exploring an additional foreign language or advancing your skills\u00a0in the language studied in high school.\u00a0Intercultural Competency is required.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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      <\/a>
      \nBachelor of Arts in Social Sciences (B.A.)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

      Description<\/span><\/b>: 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 business, government and social service careers<\/span>,<\/span><\/b>\u00a0as well as for advanced graduate studies in a wide area of disciplines.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      Degree Requirements<\/span><\/b>
      \n<\/span>All degrees at WCSU require 120 semester hours (SH).\u00a0 This includes major requirements, general education requirements, cognates (where applicable), and free electives. This structure provides room for minors, internships, and study abroad.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      Required Courses in the Major<\/span><\/b>: 48\u00a0SH\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
      HIS 148 American History to 1877 (CT)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3 SH<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      HIS 149 American History since 1877 (CT)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3 SH<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      NWC:\u00a0Non-Western Culture\u00a0Elective<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3 SH<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      SOC 101 Social Problems<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3 SH<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      SS 201 Researching Social Issues<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3 SH<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      SS 300 Quantitative Research Methods in the Social Sciences (QR)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3 SH<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      SS 400 Senior Research Thesis (Students must contact Department\u00a0Advisor\u00a0one semester prior to registering for this course).\u00a0 (CE, W3)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3 SH<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Social science foundation courses:\u00a0SOC 100 Intro to Sociology (CT, IC) PLUS any two\u00a0of the following ANT 100 Intro to Cultural Anthropology (IC), ECO\u00a0211 Principles of Macroeconomics (CT); GEO\u00a0100 Principles of World Geography; PS\u00a0100 Intro to Political Science OR PS\u00a0102 American Government.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n9 SH<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Required Major Electives: Eighteen (18) semester hours\/Six (6) courses in two tiers<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Tier 1: Three 200-400 level courses in ANT, ECO, GEO, PS, SOC, or SS\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      At least two courses must be ANT, ECO, GEO, PS, SOC, and\/or SS courses, and these courses may not be cross listed with JLA. May include one course in NWC or SOC\/JLA 201, 205, 334, or 336.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n

      		9 SH<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Tier 2: Three 300-400 level courses in ANT, ECO, GEO, PS, SOC, or SS\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      At least one course must be ANT, ECO, GEO, PS, SOC, and\/or SS courses, and these courses may not be cross listed with JLA. May include one of the following: SOC\/JLA 334 or 336.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n

      		9 SH<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Minimum Grade of C required for all courses in the Major.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Cognates<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      HIS 186 Europe: Ancient & Medieval<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      HIS 187 Modern Europe<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      PSY 100 Intro to Psychology<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Non-Western Culture Elective<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Minimum GPA for the BA in Social Sciences = 2.0.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n


      \nGeneral Education<\/em><\/span><\/b>: All students must complete the General Education curriculum. General Education Requirements include both competency and breadth requirements. In some cases, major courses will satisfy competencies. These are indicated\u00a0in the parentheses after the course title. For a complete description of the General Education program, follow this link.\u00a0<\/span>https:\/\/catalogs.wcsu.edu\/ugrad2122\/academic-programs-degrees\/<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      Cognates<\/b><\/em>: In some programs there are courses outside of the major that are required as pre-requisites or enhancements to the major course work. These courses may satisfy competencies and they will count toward the breadth requirement. Where applicable, cognates are indicated in the list of courses required in the major.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      Electives<\/em>:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0All degrees require 120 semester hours.\u00a0\u00a0Elective credits are opportunities for minors, internships, study abroad, and just following general interests. We encourage all students to speak with their advisors about\u00a0great opportunities for their elective courses.<\/span> \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n


      \n      <\/a>Sample Four Year Plan: BA\u00a0Social Sciences<\/span><\/b>
      \n<\/span>Four-year plans are suggestions.\u00a0Plans change.\u00a0Consult your advisor\u00a0to\u00a0adjust\u00a0your plan.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
      Semester 1<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nSH<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nSemester 2<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nSH<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Social Science Foundation 1\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nSocial Science Foundation 2\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      First Year Navigation (FY)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n1-3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nHIS 149 Amer.\u00a0Hist. Since 1877 (CT, Rpt.\u00a01)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      WRT 101 Composition I\u00a0(W1)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nGen Ed: Writing Tier 2 (W2)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      MAT 100(P)\u00a0Intermediate Math OR<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>HIS 148 American Hist. to 1877 (CT)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3-4<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nGen Ed: Quantitative Reasoning (QR)\u00a0OR<\/strong>\u00a0Gen Ed: Breadth Elective<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Foreign Language (IC)*\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nForeign Language (IC)\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Free Elective\u00a0(Only if FY is 1 SH)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      \u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Semester 3<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nSH<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nSemester\u00a04<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nSH<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Social Science Foundation\u00a03<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nTier 1 Major Elective 1\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      SOC 101 Social Problems\u00a0<\/span>OR<\/strong>\u00a0Gen Ed: Creative Process (CP)\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nSOC 101 Social Problems OR<\/strong> SS 201 Research Social Issues<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Gen Ed: Scientific Inquiry\u00a0(SI)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n4<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nGen Ed: Oral Communication\u00a0(OC)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      HIS 186\u00a0Europe:\u00a0 Ancient\u00a0&\u00a0Medieval\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nHIS 187\u00a0Modern Europe<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      PSY 100\u00a0Intro to Psych\u00a0OR<\/strong> NWC ELECTIVE<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nPSY 100\u00a0Intro to Psych\u00a0OR<\/strong> NWC ELECTIVE\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      \u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Semester 5<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nSH<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nSemester 6<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nSH<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      SS 201 Research Social Issues\u00a0OR<\/strong> Gen Ed: Creative Process (CP)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nSS 300 Quant.\u00a0Research Methods (QR, RPT3)\u00a0OR<\/strong>\u00a0Free Elective<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Gen Ed: RPT Competency 2\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nTier 1 Major Elective 3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Tier 1 Major Elective 2<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nTier 2 Major Elective 1<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      NWC Major Elective<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nGen Ed:\u00a0Information Literacy (IL)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Free Elective<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nFree Elective<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      \u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Semester 7<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nSH<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nSemester 8<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nSH<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      SS 300 Quant.\u00a0Research Methods (QR, RPT3) OR<\/strong> SS 400 Senior Thesis Research Seminar (CE, W3) ***<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nSS 400 Senior Thesis Research Seminar (CE, W3) *** OR<\/strong> Free Elective<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Tier 2 Major Elective 2<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nFree Electives<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n12<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Gen Ed: Health and Wellness (HW)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n2-3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Free Electives<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n6<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Free Elective<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Minimum C or better<\/span><\/i>\u00a0for all courses required for the Major.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Total Credits Required for the BA in Social Sciences = 120; Minimum GPA 2.0.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

      *Students who have completed three years of a foreign language at a C average in high school\u00a0are not required to complete a foreign language requirement. However, for students in\u00a0social\u00a0sciences, we strongly suggest that you consider exploring an additional foreign language or advancing your skills\u00a0in the language studied in high school.\u00a0Intercultural Competency is required.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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

      Please see your advisor to review all program requirements.<\/p>\n

      <\/a>Minor is Anthropology<\/span> (18 SH)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

      Required Courses: 6 SH<\/em><\/strong>
      \nANT 100 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
      \nANT 110 Introduction to Physical Anthropology<\/p>\n

      4 (four) Approved Anthropology Electives<\/strong><\/em> (all of which must be 200-level or above) 12 SH<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      <\/a>Minor in Conflict Resolution (18 SH)<\/span><\/strong>
      \nFaculty Advisor: J. Schofield<\/span><\/span><\/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 Courses (6 SH):
      \n<\/strong>SS 401 Fundamentals of Conflict Resolution\u00a0AND<\/em>
      \nSS 402 Mediation: Theory & Practice OR<\/em>\u00a0 PS 401 Global Conflict Resolution<\/p>\n

      Four (4) Approved Electives (12 SH):<\/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
      \nElectives offered by other departments:<\/em>
      \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

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      <\/a>Minor is Cultural Resource Management (18 SH)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

      Required Courses (18 SH)
      \n<\/em><\/strong>ANT 104 Intro to Archaeology
      \n<\/em><\/strong>ANT 213 North American Indians
      \nANT 229 Archaeological Field Methods (ANT 100)
      \nANT 341 Cultural Resource Management
      \nHIS 294 Introduction to Historical Research<\/p>\n

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      <\/a>Minor in Economics (18 SH)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

      Required Courses:<\/em> 6 SH<\/strong>
      \nECO 211 Principles of Macroeconomics
      \nECO 213 Principles of Microeconomics<\/p>\n

      Four (4) Approved Economic Electives<\/em><\/strong> (all of which must be 200-level or above)\u00a0 12 SH<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      <\/a>Minor in Geography (18 SH)<\/span><\/strong>
      \nFaculty Advisor:\u00a0C. Bandhauer<\/span><\/i><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      Eighteen semester hours, consisting of three required courses and three electives. Specialized knowledge in one world region or country is encouraged.\u00a0\u00a0Emphasizing 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.\u00a0\u00a0Experience 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.\u00a0\u00a0Finally, cultural differences, development prospects, and the importance of environmental management and conservation\u00a0are also considered.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      Required Courses (9 SH):<\/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 (9 SH)<\/em>: (at least two of which must be at the 200 level or above<\/em>)<\/strong>
      \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

      <\/h5>\n

      <\/a>Minor in International Studies: Interdisciplinary (18 SH)<\/span><\/strong>
      \n<\/em>Faculty 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 (4) 200-level or above courses<\/strong>, the content of which are substantially international in nature (12 SH)<\/strong>. The <\/span>faculty advisor\u00a0<\/span>will have a list of the appropriate courses<\/span>. These four courses must be selected from at least two of the following six interdisciplinary\u202fcategories:<\/strong><\/span><\/span>
        \n<\/span>1. ANT\/SOC\/SS
        \n2. ED\/HED
        \n3. ECO\/FIN\/MKT
        \n4. FR\/SPA
        \n5. ENG\/COM\/PHI
        \n6. GEO\/HIS\/PS<\/li>\n
      2. Satisfactorily complete two 100-level courses<\/strong> which examine cultures other than European or American (NWC designations) (6 SH)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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        <\/a>Minor in Multi-cultural Studies (with elective African-American Focus) (18 SH)<\/span><\/strong>
        \nFaculty 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

        Required Course (3 SH):<\/strong><\/em>
        \nSOC 200 Concepts of Race and Racism<\/p>\n

        Multicultural Studies Option: Must choose 1 course from each of the following categories (15 SH):<\/strong>
        \n1. SOC 200 Concepts of Race and Racism
        \n2. ANT\/COM 208 Intercultural Communication OR<\/span> ANT\/SOC 322 Comparative Minority Relations OR<\/span> ANT\/SOC 340 Culture Change & Planning
        \n3. ANT\/SOC 350 Modern & Post Modern Societies OR<\/span> PS\/COM 310 Political Sociology OR<\/span> SOC 202 Class, Status & Power
        \n4. ANT\/SOC 221 Human Family Systems OR<\/span> SOC 225 Alt. to Traditional American Families OR<\/span> SW 220 Social Work and Ethnic Lifestyles
        \n5. Any AAS (200-level) OR<\/span> AAS\/ANT 212 Peoples and Cultures of Africa; ANT 213 North American Indians; ANT 214 Pacific; ANT 298 Faculty Developed Study<\/p>\n

        African American focus:<\/strong><\/em>
        \nRequires at least 12 SH in African-American studies (AAS) courses.<\/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

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        <\/a>Minor in Political Science (18 SH)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

        Required Courses<\/em> 6 SH<\/strong>
        \nPS 1XX
        \nPS 102 American Government<\/p>\n

        Four (4) approved Political Science Electives<\/em><\/strong> (must be 200-level of above)12 SH<\/strong><\/p>\n

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        <\/a>Minor in Sociology (18 SH)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

        Required Courses<\/em> (6 SH)<\/strong>
        \nSOC 100 Introduction to Sociology
        \nSOC 101 Social Problems<\/p>\n

        Four (4) approved Sociology Electives<\/strong><\/em> (all of which must be 200-level or above) 12 SH<\/strong><\/p>\n

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        <\/a>Minor in Urban Studies (18 SH)<\/strong><\/span>
        \nFaculty 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<\/strong>; 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

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        <\/a>Minor in Women\u2019s Studies (WS) (18 SH)<\/strong><\/span>
        \nFaculty 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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        Carina Bandhauer, Chair (2020-2022) bandhauerc@wcsu.edu Warner Hall 207, Midtown campus (203) 837-8650 (203) 837-3960 (fax) Christine Hegel-Cantarella, Associate Chair\u00a0hegelcantarellac@wcsu.edu\u00a0Warner Hall 217, Midtown campus\u00a0(203) 837-3914\u00a0(203) 837-3960 (fax)\u00a0 Patricia Lerner, Department Secretary lernerp@wcsu.edu Warner Hall 224, Midtown Campus (203) 837-8484 (203) 837-8905 …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":91,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-106","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/catalogs.wcsu.edu\/ugrad2122\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/106","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/catalogs.wcsu.edu\/ugrad2122\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/catalogs.wcsu.edu\/ugrad2122\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/catalogs.wcsu.edu\/ugrad2122\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/catalogs.wcsu.edu\/ugrad2122\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=106"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/catalogs.wcsu.edu\/ugrad2122\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/106\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/catalogs.wcsu.edu\/ugrad2122\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/91"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/catalogs.wcsu.edu\/ugrad2122\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=106"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}