Social Science BA at Southern New Hampshire University
Tuesday, March 3rd, 2009Social Science (B.A.)
Southern New Hampshire University’s four-year social science program is designed to offer students a solid foundation in the content, methods and processes of the social sciences and to help them develop an understanding of human behavior from a social science perspective.
The social science major features an interdisciplinary course of study designed for students who want to focus on a concentration in the social sciences. Students can design a program that includes psychology, sociology, anthropology, government, economics and history. Students will consult with their academic advisers when selecting their concentrations.
There is within the social science program a strong focus and commitment to the goals and objectives of the liberal arts core, which offers students a structured approach to attaining the general knowledge needed for meaningful study in their areas of concentration.
B.A./B.S. Core
Liberal Arts Core
Social Science Major Courses
SOC 112 Introduction to Sociology
SOC 213 Sociology of Social Problems
SCS 224 Research Methods
SCS 444 Senior Seminar in Social Science
ATH 111 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
GEO 200 World Geography
Choose One:
ATH ELE Anthropology Elective
POL ELE Political Science Elective
PSY ELE Psychology Elective
SOC ELE Sociology Elective
ECO ELE Economics Elective
In addition to courses taken to complete the B.A./B.S. or Liberal Arts Cores students must choose four courses from one of the following disciplines: economics, political science, psychology, or sociology
Major Credits: 33
Free Electives 21 Credits
Total Credits: 120
Southern New Hampshire University programs are accredited by:
Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration
American Culinary Federation Educational Institute
Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs
European Council for Business Education
New England Association of Schools and Colleges
New Hampshire Postsecondary Education Commission
New Hampshire State Department of Education for Teacher Certification
North American Society for Sport Management