Social Studies Degrees

Social 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

SOCIAL SCIENCES A.A.

This is a transfer degree program for students with an interest in the social sciences. Students planning to transfer to a four-year college or university for a bachelor’s degree program in anthropology, economics, geography, history, political science, psychology, social science teacher education, sociology, or related fields should enroll in this curriculum. The wide range of electives permits students to select courses of interest depending on their intended educational goals and will enable them to best meet the requirements for transfer to a four-year college or university.

The study of social science is suitable for the student interested in obtaining a general view of the individual’s role in American and world society.

Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to:

analyze and understand the diverse human experience as expressed in the historical development of their own and other societies.

appreciate and explain various world views underlying Western and other world cultures.

apply the basic principles of the social sciences to analyzing their lives as citizens of their own nation and the world.

Transfer information for this program is on file in the Transfer Center. For more information, contact an academic advisor or counselor.

First Semester

Credits

ENG 105
College English I
3

MAT 150
Introduction to Probability and Statistics
3

PSC 130
Introduction to Political Science
3

PSY 140
Introduction to Psychology
3

Electives
Courses numbered 101 or above
3

Semester Total
15

Second Semester

ENG 106
College English II
3

GEO110
World Geography
3

PHI 201
Introduction to Philosophy
3

SOC 150
Introduction to Sociology
3

Elective 1
CIS/Mathematics
3

Semester Total
15

Third Semester

Elective 2
History
3

Elective 3
Humanities
3

Elective 4
Laboratory Science
4-5

Electives
Courses numbered 101 or above
6

Semester Total
16-17

Fourth Semester

Elective 3
Humanities
3

Elective 5
Physical Education
1

Electives
Social Science
6

Elective 6
General Education
5-6

Semester Total
15-16

Credit Total
61–63

Students intending to transfer should consult the catalog of the four-year college or university for specific degree requirements. Students may opt to take additional courses in the Social Science discipline to fulfill elective requirements. Students intending to major in History or Political Science are strongly urged to take ECO 201, 202.

1. Recommended CIS/MAT electives: CIS 105, 155; MAT 155, 160.

2. Recommended History electives: 123, 124, 130, 131.

3. Recommended Humanities electives are SPN 105, 106; FRN 105, 106; GRM 105, 106.

4. Recommended Laboratory Science is BIO 101 or 110.

5. An exemption to the physical education requirement is available to students having a physician complete an official LCCC medical waiver form. Waivers are granted solely on the basis that a physical limitation makes even “very moderate” activity non-beneficial to the participant. Waiver forms must be completed at least one full semester prior to the student’s graduation. Requests for a waiver should be directed to the Dean of Professional Accreditation and Curriculum.

6. HPE 101 recommended elective in fourth semester.

Year

2009
Award

Bachelor of Social Sciences
Length

Three years full-time or part-time equivalent.
Honours requires an additional year full-time.
Campuses

Melbourne (Bundoora)
Course description

This course allows students to complement their academic study with vocationally-oriented subjects, ensuring they have both theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of social sciences. Students combine a major study in anthropology, politics or sociology, with units in policy studies, research design and social science research methods.

First year: Introductory Social Science units are selected from a range of disciplines which include:
- Anthropology
- Asian studies
- Politics
- Sociology.

Second and third years: Students choose from the above disciplines to create streams of interest. Students must also complete the compulsory core unit Introduction to Social Research Methods at second year.
Handbook (course structure, subject details for 2009 - may change for 2010)
Melbourne (Bundoora)
Major areas of study

Sociology, politics, anthropology, Asian studies.
Overseas study opportunities

Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange for more information
Application

VTAC
Fee type

Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
Tuition fee (AUD)

Indicative (per 120 credit points):
Commonwealth Supported Place - $5095

Fees are indicative and may vary depending on units of study undertaken
Scholarships
Applicants who are Australian citizens or who hold permanent humanitarian visas are eligible for a range of University-wide scholarships, including Commonwealth Scholarships. For details please see http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/prospective/uniwide/index.html

Middle Band

Consideration will be given to performance in the following studies: English (any), Humanities (any), LOTE (any), Drama, Theatre Studies, Legal Studies, Psychology.
Selection

ENTER 67.90
Extra requirements

Non Year 12 applicants must complete the VTAC Pi form and provide details of prior educational experiences and reasons for interest in the course in essay format.
Prerequisites

VCE Units 3 & 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (any).
Semester starts

Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Additional information

Mid-year entry (July intake) is also available.
Please contact the Faculty Office on 03 9479 2023 for a Direct Application Form.
Career opportunities

The course will prepare students for careers in various government sectors (local, state, federal), private sector corporations and in community and non-government organisations. The content and and skills covered are relevant to careers in areas such as community education, consultancy, unions, the welfare sector, government based research, market research, community health and environmental sustainability, criminal justice and legal administration.