The Social Sciences Concentration is appropriate for a student preparing to major in one of the Social Sciences for a bachelor's degree. The Concentration provides the prospective Social Science major with a solid background as well as the opportunity to determine interest in an area of study. Currently the Social Sciences at Fisher College include Anthropology (AN), Economics (EC), Geography (GE), Government (GV), History (HI), Psychology (PS), and Sociology (SO).
| Program Requirements | |||
| Credit Hours | |||
| First Year | 1st Sem. | 2nd Sem. | |
| EN101 | English I | 3 | |
| EN102 | English II | 3 | |
| HI101 | History of Western Civilization: Beginnings to the Renaissance | 3 | |
| HI102 | History of Western Civilization: Renaissance to the Present | 3 | |
| PS101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 | |
| Foreign Language* | 3 | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | ||
| Math/Science Elective** | 3/4 | 3/4 | |
| Total Credits | 15/16 | 15/16 | |
| Second Year | 1st Sem. | 2nd Sem. | |
| CM105 | Public Speaking | 3 | |
| EN201 | Intermediate Writing | 3 | |
| Humanities Elective | 3 | ||
| Liberal Arts Elective (Humanities, Social Science, Math, or Science) | 3 | ||
| Literature Elective*** | 3 | ||
| Math/Science Elective** | 3/4 | ||
| Psychology Elective | 3 | ||
| Social Science Concentration Electives**** | 3 | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | ||
| Total Credits | 15/16 | 15 | |
*A minimum of one year college-level foreign language competency
is required but can be waived through demonstrating elementary-level
competency in a foreign language. If the language requirement
is waived, free electives must be substituted. Completion
of intermediate-level foreign language is recommended for
transfer.
** At least three (3) credits in math, three (3) credits
in science, and three (3) additional credits in math, science,
or computer programming are required. MA106-110, MA121, or
MA150 will satisfy the minimum college math requirement.
MA107 and a science course with a lab are recommended for
transfer.
*** Any EN course except EN 001, 101, 102, 201, or ESL courses
(EN 032-042).
**** In addition to the required Social Science courses,
students must complete two additional courses in one Social
Science discipline. Currently, the social science disciplines
with at least two courses are EC, GV, HI, PS, and SO. The
required HI 101, HI 102, and PS 101 courses may not be included
as part of this two-course requirement.
Minimum credits required for graduation--60.