{"id":106,"date":"2012-06-04T14:23:06","date_gmt":"2012-06-04T14:23:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/catalogs.wcsu.edu\/ugrad1213\/sas\/programs\/social-sciences\/"},"modified":"2023-05-08T11:24:29","modified_gmt":"2023-05-08T15:24:29","slug":"social-sciences","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/catalogs.wcsu.edu\/ugrad2324\/sas\/programs\/social-sciences\/","title":{"rendered":"Social Sciences"},"content":{"rendered":"

Carina Bandhauer, Chair\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>
\nbandhauerc@wcsu.edu<\/a>
\nWarner Hall 207, Midtown campus
\n(203) 837-8650
\n(203) 837-8905 (fax)<\/p>\n

Christine Hegel-<\/span><\/span><\/strong>Cantarella<\/span><\/span><\/strong>, Associate Chair<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/em> (fall 2023)<\/span><\/em>
<\/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><\/p>\n

Howell Williams, Associate Chair <\/em><\/strong>(spring 2024)<\/em>
\n<\/em><\/strong>williamsh@wcsu.edu<\/strong><\/a>
\nWarner Hall 211, Midtown Campus
\n(203)837-9335<\/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:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Anthropology & Sociology
\n<\/em><\/strong>C. Bandhauer, Chair<\/em>
\nC. Hegel-Cantarella, Assoc. Chair<\/em>
\nM. Misra
\nR. Whittemore<\/p>\n

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

Political Science<\/em><\/strong>
\nJ. Schofield
\nH.H. Williams (Assoc Chair Spring 2024)<\/p>\n

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Adjunct Faculty <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
D. DeLong<\/td>\nR. Manes, Emeritus<\/td>\nL. Huber<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
A. Knox<\/td>\nV. Dumitrascu<\/td>\nE. Metzner<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
A. Mukherjee\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nA. Mukherjee\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nF. Schneiderman<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
M.\u00a0<\/span>Sperrazza<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nM. Santoro<\/td>\nM. Tepepa Covarrubias<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0L. Weinstein, E<\/span><\/span>meritus<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nJ.\u00a0<\/span>TelRav<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Overview<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Social Sciences<\/span>\u00a0has a special responsibility to prepare students for the ever-changing demands of contemporary\u00a0<\/span>society.\u00a0 The<\/span> department provides disciplinary and methodological instruction and practice in the social sciences. To this end, courses are offered in anthropology, geography, political science, sociology and social sciences research methodology. The department awards the B.A. degree in four programs<\/span>: 1) anthropology and sociology; 2) political science; and 3) interdisciplinary social sciences with options in Global Studies or Social Justice & Policy.*<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This curricular effort is supported by <\/span>the department\u2019s Connecticut Futures Lab which houses the a variety of research and professionalization opportunities for students, the Social Justice Institute<\/a> and our archaeology laboratory<\/a>.\u00a0The department\u2019s role in the Undocumented student services<\/a> via the UndocuAlly Task Force<\/a>, the Racial Justice Coalition<\/a>, and the Jane Goodall Institute<\/a> generates opportunities for students to become academically involved in practical and meaningful ways. Additionally, the department has cooperative departmental cross-listing of some courses and exchange of faculty instruction with several university departments such as\u00a0communication,\u00a0art,\u00a0economics, education, environmental sciences, history and world perspectives, management (public administration),\u00a0social work, and the Kathwari Honors Program.\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<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The three programs within the social sciences 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 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.: 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

With the BA in Social Sciences <\/span><\/span>students choose from two options: <\/span><\/span>Global Studies<\/span><\/span>, or <\/span><\/span>Social Justice and Policy<\/span><\/span>.\u00a0 <\/span>Each option <\/span>offers a flexible and unique interdisciplinary opportunity where <\/span>s<\/span>tudents <\/span>benefit from the combined expertise of anthropologists, <\/span>economists, <\/span>geographers, <\/span>political scientists, <\/span>and <\/span>sociologists <\/span>in the Department of Social Sciences<\/span>.\u00a0 <\/span>Both options <\/span>ground students in a skill set of scientific research methods.\u00a0 T<\/span>he interdisciplinary approach<\/span> affords students socio-cultural literacy, and a <\/span>global perspective, both of which <\/span>equip students to thrive in diverse communities locally and internationally<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0 <\/span>With the <\/span><\/span>Global Studies<\/span><\/span> option, s<\/span>tudents<\/span> explore both the interconnectedness of our world as well as social issues in nearly every geographic region of the globe including Africa, East Asia, South Asia, Latin American and the Caribbean, the Middle East, and the United States.\u00a0 <\/span>With the <\/span><\/span>Social Justice and Policy<\/span><\/span> option, students <\/span>explore and assess topical issues that grapple with inequities and injustices<\/span>, and then learn to <\/span>develop and implement effective policy<\/span>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

*<\/strong>Pending Title IV approval, beginning in fall 2024, the options of Global Studies and Social Justice & Policy will be re-homed within the Anthropology\/Sociology major.\u00a0 Students who enter as a Social Sciences major may maintain their major as they entered the university, or may choose to take advantage of additional opportunities within the re-homed major.\u00a0 If you have questions, please inquire with the department chair or any faculty member in anthropology, political science, or sociology.<\/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 Thesis Research Seminar).<\/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      Political Science<\/a>
      \nSocial Sciences:\u00a0 Students should choose one of the below options.<\/span>
      \n–      Social Sciences: Global Studies<\/a><\/span>
      \n–      Social Sciences: Social Justice and Policy<\/a><\/p>\n

      Minor Programs
      \n<\/strong>      Anthropology<\/a>
      \n      Conflict Resolution<\/a>
      \n      Cultural Resource Management<\/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

      <\/h1>\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 challenges. With rigorous training in 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><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/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> or SOC 120 (CT, W2)<\/span><\/td>\n3 SH<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      SOC 101 Social Problems<\/span> (IL)<\/span><\/td>\n3 SH<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      ANT\/SOC 330 Social and Cultural Theory<\/span> (W2)<\/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 advisor one 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\/ugrad2324\/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> or SOC 120 (CT, W2)<\/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
      \nOR <\/strong>ANT\/SOC 204 Culture and Personality<\/td>\n      		3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nGen Ed: Writing Tier 2 (W2)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      MAT 100 Intermediate Math OR 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
      WP course (100 level)
      \nOR<\/strong> GEO course (100-400 level) – only if FY is 1 SH<\/span><\/td>\n      		3<\/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>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      OR<\/strong> ANT\/SOC Elective Tier 1<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n

      		3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      ANT\/SOC Elective Tier 1\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      OR\u00a0SOC 101 Social Problems\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n

      		3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nSS 201 Research Social Issues<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      OR<\/strong> ANT\/SOC Elective Tier 1<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n

      		3<\/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: Critical Thinking (CT, Rpt. 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 201 Research Social Issues OR<\/strong> ANT\/SOC\u00a0330 Social & Cultural Theory<\/span>\u00a0(W2)<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nSS 300 Quant. Research Methods (QR, Rpt. 3) OR<\/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: Breadth<\/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> SS 300 Quant. Research Methods (QR, Rpt. 3) <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nSS 400 Senior Thesis Research Seminar (CE, W3) (advisor approval 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

      *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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      <\/a>
      \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>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      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\/ugrad2324\/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\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 Intermediate Math OR<\/strong> Gen Ed: Quantitative Reasoning (QR)<\/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)*<\/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>\u00a0<\/span>OR<\/strong> PS 201 Political Theory <\/span>(CT) <\/span>OR<\/strong>\u00a0Social Science Breadth 2<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nPS 200 International Relations <\/span>OR\u00a0<\/strong>PS 201 Political Theory\u00a0<\/span>OR<\/strong>\u00a0Social Science Breadth 2<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      SS 201 Research Social Issues<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nGen Ed: Breadth<\/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: RPT Competency 2 OR Gen Ed: Breadth Elective<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nGen Ed: Breadth\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>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      OR<\/strong> Free Elective<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n

      		3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nSS 300\u00a0Quant. Research Methods in the Social Sciences (QR, RPT3)\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      OR<\/strong> Free Elective<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n

      		3<\/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
      Free 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) OR<\/strong> Free Elective<\/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
      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
      Free Electives<\/span><\/td>\n9<\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n\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

      <\/h1>\n

      <\/a>Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences: Global Studies option (B.A.)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

      Description<\/span><\/b>: For a BA in Social Sciences, students must choose from two options: Global Studies or Social Justice and Policy. Each option offers flexible and unique interdisciplinary opportunity where students benefit from the combined expertise of anthropologists, economists, geographers, political scientists, and sociologists in the Department of Social Sciences. Both options ground students in a skill set of scientific research methods. The interdisciplinary approach affords students socio-cultural literacy, and a global perspective, both of which equip students to thrive in diverse communities locally and internationally. With the Global Studies option, students explore both the interconnectedness of our world as well as social issues in nearly every geographic region of the globe.<\/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>: 42 SH<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
      Social Science Foundation – Complete 9 credits (Courses must be taken from 3 disciplines):<\/span><\/strong>
      \nSOC 100 (CT, IC) OR SOC 120 (CT, W2)
      \nANT 100 (IC)
      \nPS 102\u00a0 (CT) OR 104 (IC)
      \nECO 207, 208 211, OR 213
      \nGEO 100<\/td>\n      		9 SH\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      In addition, students MUST complete each of the following:<\/span><\/strong>
      \nANT\/SOC 330 Social and Cultural Theory (W2) OR<\/strong> PS 201 Political Theory
      \nSS 201 Researching Social Issues
      \nSS 300 Quantitative Research Methods (QR) OR<\/strong> any other ANT\/ECO\/GEO\/PS\/SOC\/SS course with a QR competency
      \nSS 400 Senior Thesis Research Seminar (CE, W3)<\/td>\n      		12 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Global Studies Electives: Complete 12 Credits (Courses must be taken from 3 or more disciplines):\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      ANT\/SOC\/AAS 212 Peoples & Cultures of Africa, ANT\/SOC 216 Anthropology of the Middle East, ANT\/SOC 232 Religion & Culture, ANT\/WS 321 Gender & Globalization, ANT\/SOC 352 Women & Gender in the Middle East, ECO 330 The Globalized Economy in the 21st Century, ECO 400 International Economics, PS 200 International Relations, PS\/ECO 251 International Political Economy, PS\/GEO 301 American Foreign Policy, PS 309 African Politics, PS 403 International Institutions, PS 405 Women in Global Politics, SOC\/ANT\/SS 209 Climate Change & Society, SOC 301 Globalization & Migration<\/td>\n12 SH<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Required 200-400 Level Major Electives:
      \n<\/span><\/strong>Courses must be taken from ANT, ECO, GEO, PS, SOC, or SS at the 200-400 level.<\/td>\n      		9 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
      Cognates<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      HIS Elective<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span> SH<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      WP Elective<\/td>\n3<\/span> SH<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      A second HIS or WP Elective<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span> SH<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      PSY 100 Intro to Psychology OR ANT\/SOC 204 Culture & Personality<\/td>\n3<\/span> SH<\/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\/ugrad2324\/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 Social Sciences- Global Studies<\/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<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nSocial Science Foundation 2<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      First Year Navigation (FY)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n1<\/span><\/td>\nHIS Elective<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      WRT 101 Composition I\u00a0(W1)<\/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 Intermediate Math OR<\/strong><\/em> Gen Ed: Quantitative Reasoning (QR)<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span><\/td>\nSocial Science Foundation 3<\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Foreign Language (IC)*<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nForeign Language (IC, Rpt. 1)<\/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
      200-400 Level Major Elective 1<\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n200-400 Level Major Elective 2<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Gen Ed: Health and Wellness (HW)\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n2<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nSS 201 Research Social Issues<\/span>\u00a0OR<\/em><\/strong> Gen Ed: Creative Process (CP)<\/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
      WP Elective<\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nHIS Elective OR<\/strong><\/em> WP Elective<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Gen Ed: Critical Thinking (CT) OR<\/strong><\/em> Free Elective<\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nPSY 100\u00a0Intro to Psych\u00a0OR<\/em><\/strong> ANT\/SOC 204 Culture and Personality<\/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><\/em> Gen Ed: Creative Process (CP)<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nSS 300 Quant. Research Methods OR<\/em><\/strong> ANT\/ECO\/GEO\/PS\/SOC\/SS with QR competency (QR, Rpt.3)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Gen Ed: RPT Competency 2 OR<\/strong> <\/em>Gen Ed: Breadth<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nGlobal Studies Elective 1<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      200-400 Level Major Elective 3<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nGlobal Studies Elective 2<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      ANT\/SOC 330 Social and Cultural Theory OR<\/em><\/strong> PS 201 Political Theory<\/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 400 Senior Thesis Research Seminar (CE, W3) OR<\/em><\/strong> Free Elective\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nSS 400 Senior Thesis Research Seminar (CE, W3) OR<\/em><\/strong> Free Elective<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Global Studies Elective 3<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nFree Electives<\/span><\/td>\n12<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Global Studies Elective 4<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/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
      <\/td>\n<\/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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      <\/a>Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences: Social Justice and Policy option (B.A.)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

      Description<\/span><\/b>: For a BA in Social Sciences, students must choose from two options: Global Studies or Social Justice and Policy. Each option offers flexible and unique interdisciplinary opportunity where students benefit from the combined expertise of anthropologists, economists, geographers, political scientists, and sociologists in the Department of Social Sciences. Both options ground students in a skill set of scientific research methods. The interdisciplinary approach affords students socio-cultural literacy, and a global perspective, both of which equip students to thrive in diverse communities locally and internationally. With the Social Justice and Policy option<\/span>, students explore and assess topical issues that grapple with inequities and injustices, and then learn to develop and implement effective policy.<\/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>: 42 SH<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
      Social Science Foundation – Complete 9 credits (Courses must be taken from 3 disciplines):<\/span><\/strong>
      \nSOC 100 (CT, IC) or SOC 120 (CT, W2)
      \nANT 100 (IC)
      \nPS 102 (CT) OR 104 (IC)
      \nECO 207, 208 211, OR 213
      \nGEO 100<\/td>\n      		9 SH\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      In addition, students MUST complete each of the following:<\/span><\/strong>
      \nANT\/SOC 330 Social and Cultural Theory (W2) OR<\/strong> PS 201 Political Theory
      \nSS 201 Researching Social Issues
      \nSS 300 Quantitative Research Methods (QR) OR<\/strong> any other ANT\/ECO\/GEO\/PS\/SOC\/SS course with a QR competency
      \nSS 400 Senior Thesis Research Seminar (CE, W3)<\/td>\n      		12 SH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Social Justice & Policy Electives: Complete 12 Credits (Courses must be taken from 3 or more disciplines):\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      SOC 200 Concepts of Race & Racism, SOC 322 Comparative Minority Relations, ANT\/SOC 206 Culture and Law, ANT\/SOC\/SS 209 Climate Change & Society, SOC 210 Urban Sociology, SOC 211 Latinos\/as\/x in the United States, ANT\/SOC 222 Global Rural Cultures, ANT\/SOC 233 Medical Anthropology, ANT\/SOC\/SS 309 Food, Justice & Environment, SOC\/PS\/ANT 410 Undocumented Migration, ECO 240 Environmental Economics, ECO 306 The Economics of Sports, ECO 308 Labor Economics, ECO 317 Economic Development & Growth, PS 217 The Legislative Process, PS\/ECO 251 International Political Economy, PS\/SOC 310 Political Sociology, PS\/WS 340 Gender, Justice & the State, PS 403 International Institutions<\/td>\n12 SH<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Required 200-400 Level Major Electives:
      \n<\/span><\/strong>Courses must be taken from ANT, ECO, GEO, PS, SOC, or SS at the 200-400 level.<\/td>\n      		9 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
      Cognates<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      HIS Elective<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span> SH<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      WP Elective<\/td>\n3<\/span> SH<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      A second HIS or WP Elective<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span> SH<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      PSY 100 Intro to Psychology OR<\/strong> ANT\/SOC 204 Culture & Personality<\/td>\n3<\/span> SH<\/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\/ugrad2324\/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 Social Sciences- Social Justice and Policy option<\/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<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nSocial Science Foundation 2<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      First Year Navigation (FY)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n1<\/span><\/td>\nHIS Elective<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      WRT 101 Composition I\u00a0(W1)<\/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 Intermediate Math OR<\/strong><\/em> Gen Ed: Quantitative Reasoning (QR)<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span><\/td>\nSocial Science Foundation 3<\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Foreign Language (IC)*<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nForeign Language (IC, Rpt. 1)<\/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
      200-400 Level Major Elective 1<\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n200-400 Level Major Elective 2<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Gen Ed: Health and Wellness (HW)\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n2<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nSS 201 Research Social Issues<\/span>\u00a0OR<\/em><\/strong> Gen Ed: Creative Process (CP)<\/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
      WP Elective<\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nHIS Elective OR<\/strong><\/em> WP Elective<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Gen Ed: Critical Thinking OR<\/em> <\/strong>Free Elective<\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nPSY 100\u00a0Intro to Psych\u00a0OR<\/em><\/strong> ANT\/SOC 204 Culture and Personality<\/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><\/em> Gen Ed: Creative Process (CP)<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nSS 300 Quant. Research Methods OR<\/em><\/strong> ANT\/<\/span>ECO\/GEO\/PS\/SOC\/SS with QR competency (QR, Rpt.3)<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Gen Ed: RPT Competency 2 <\/span>OR<\/strong> <\/em>Gen Ed: Breadth<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nSocial Justice & Policy Elective 1<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      200-400 Level Major Elective 3<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nSocial Justice & Policy Elective 2<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      ANT\/SOC 330 Social and Cultural Theory OR<\/em><\/strong> PS 201 Political Theory<\/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 400 Senior Thesis Research Seminar (CE, W3) OR<\/em><\/strong> Free Elective<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nSS 400 Senior Thesis Research Seminar (CE, W3) OR<\/em><\/strong> Free Elective<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Social Justice & Policy Elective 3<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nFree Electives<\/span><\/td>\n12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Social Justice & Policy Elective 4<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/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
      <\/td>\n<\/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

      Minor is Anthropology<\/span> (18 SH)
      \n<\/span><\/strong><\/span>Faculty Advisor: C. Hegel-Cantarella\u00a0or R. Whittemore<\/strong><\/em>
      \n<\/span><\/p>\n

      Six classes (eighteen credit hours) are required. At least 3 courses (9 credit hours) must be taken at WCSU.\u00a0 No more than 3 courses (9 credit hours) may overlap with another major or minor.<\/p>\n

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

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

      <\/a>Minor in Conflict Resolution (18 SH)<\/span><\/strong>
      \nFaculty Advisor: J. Schofield<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

      Six classes (eighteen credit hours) are required. At least 3 courses (9 credit hours) must be taken at WCSU.\u00a0 No more than 3 courses (9 credit hours) may overlap with another major or minor<\/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 advisor listed above. In addition to two required foundation courses, SS 401 and PS 401 or SS 402, your advisor will help you select four additional elective courses from the list below. The program advisor 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 advisor.<\/p>\n

      Required Courses (6 SH):<\/strong><\/em>
      \nSS 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 Diversity Equity & Inclusion<\/p>\n

      <\/a>Minor is Cultural Resource Management<\/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 Geography<\/span><\/strong>
      \nFaculty Advisor:\u00a0C. Bandhauer<\/span><\/i><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      Six classes (eighteen credit hours) are required. At least 3 courses (9 credit hours) must be taken at WCSU.\u00a0 No more than 3 courses (9 credit hours) may overlap with another major or minor.<\/p>\n

      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 are 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)
      \nWP 103 Chinese Culture
      \nWP 104 Japanese Culture
      \nWP 105 Cultures of India
      \nWP 107 Middle Eastern Culture
      \nWP\/AAS 109 Equatorial African Cultures
      \nWP 110 Vietnamese Culture
      \nWP 112 Korean Culture
      \nWP\/AAS 113 Southern African Cultures
      \nWP 115 Latin American and Caribbean Civilizations<\/p>\n

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

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      <\/a>Minor in International Studies: Interdisciplinary (18 SH)<\/span><\/strong>
      \n<\/em>Faculty Advisor: C. Bandhauer or R. Whittemore<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

      Six classes (eighteen credit hours) are required. At least 3 courses (9 credit hours) must be taken at WCSU.\u00a0 No more than 3 courses (9 credit hours) may overlap with another major or minor.<\/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 (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:<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/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 (WP) 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: C. Bandauer or R. Whittemore<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

        Six classes (eighteen credit hours) are required. At least 3 courses (9 credit hours) must be taken at WCSU.\u00a0 No more than 3 courses (9 credit hours) may overlap with another major or minor.<\/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 Advisor 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 (12 SH):<\/strong>
        \n1. ANT\/COM 208 Intercultural Communication OR<\/span> ANT\/SOC 322 Comparative Minority Relations OR<\/span> ANT\/SOC 340 Culture Change & Planning
        \n2. ANT\/SOC 350 Modern & Post Modern Societies OR<\/span> PS\/COM 310 Political Sociology OR<\/span> SOC 202 Class, Status & Power
        \n3. ANT\/SOC 221 Human Family Systems OR<\/span> SOC 225 Alt. to Traditional American Families OR<\/span> SW 220 Diversity Equity & Inclusion
        \n4. 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

        Additional Multicultural Studies Option: Must choose 1 course from the following (3 SH):
        \n<\/strong>SOC 211 Latinos\/as\/x in United States
        \nANT\/SOC\/AAS 212 Peoples & Cultures of Africa
        \nANT 213 North American Indians
        \nANT 214 Peoples & Cultures of the Pacific
        \nANT 215 Peoples & Cultures of Asia
        \nANT\/SOC 216 Anthropology of the Middle East
        \nANT\/WS 236 Culture, Sex and Gender
        \nSOC 301 Globalization and Migration
        \nANT\/WS 314 Native Peoples of the Southwest: Women, Spirituality & Power
        \nSOC\/ANT 318 Third World and Development
        \nANT\/WS 321 Gender & Globalization
        \nANT\/351 Transnational Feminisms
        \nANT\/SOC\/WS 352 Women & Gender in the Middle East<\/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

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

        Required Courses<\/em> 6 SH<\/strong>
        \nPS 102 American Government
        \nPS 104 World Governments<\/p>\n

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

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        Minor in Sociology 18 SH
        \n<\/span>Faculty Advisor: C. Bandhauer or M. Misra<\/em>
        \n<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

        Required Courses<\/em> (6 SH)<\/strong>
        \nSOC 100 Introduction to Sociology or SOC 120 (CT, W2)
        \nSOC 101 Social Problems<\/p>\n

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

        In total, six classes (eighteen credit hours) are required. At least 3 courses (9 credit<\/em> hours) must be taken at WCSU.\u00a0 No more than 3 courses (9 credit hours) may overlap with another major or minor<\/p>\n

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        <\/a>Minor in Urban Studies<\/strong><\/span>
        \nFaculty Advisor: C. Bandhauer or C. Hegel-Cantarella<\/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

        <\/h5>\n

        <\/a>Minor in Women\u2019s Studies (WS)<\/strong><\/span>
        \nFaculty Advisor: C. Hegel-Cantarella
        \n<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

        Six classes (eighteen credit hours) are required. At least 3 courses (9 credit hours) must be taken at WCSU.\u00a0 No more than 3 courses (9 credit hours) may overlap with another major or minor.<\/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 advisor 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 Diversity Equity & Inclusion<\/p>\n

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