Social Science BS (Online)

The Social Science program prepares graduates with rich individually tailored exposure to the social sciences for innovative, informed, and compassionate civic engagement in addressing important public interest issues to improve the human condition.

Consists of 30 credits of course work, including at least 18 credits in one of the academic disciplines within the Behavioral and Social Sciences. The remainder of the credits for the major must be taken from at least three of the other Social Science fields of anthropology, behavioral health, economics, geography, government, history, humanitarian relief and development, sociology, psychology, criminal justice, and social work. At least 3 credits must be taken in each field selected, with at least 6 credits in one of the fields of study. The major program must include a minimum of 12 300- and 400-level credits.

Program Learning Outcomes

At the conclusion of this program, students will be able to:

1. Define essential issues in human history.

2. Explain, with appreciation, the multicultural heritage of humanity.

3. Describe humanity’s social institutions and values, including political ideas and organizations.

4. Demonstrate analytical reading skills and engage various source materials.

5. Utilize the Social Sciences to explain a systematic and comprehensive study of human beings.

6. Integrate the approaches and methodologies of social science with a Christian worldview.