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RGC Home » Academic Programs » Liberal Arts » Social Science

Social Science Program

Students who desire a broad field major in the social sciences should follow one of the plans for a major in social science listed below. Inquiries should be directed to the Chair of the Department of Liberal Arts.

Bachelor of Arts, Social Science Major

Courses Hours
History (advanced) 18
Political Science (advanced) 12
Economics 2301, 2302, and 4605 9
Geography 1302, 4302 6
Advanced Social Science 3
Electives 11-18
English 1301, 1302 and 3 sch sophomore or advanced literature and 3 sch sophomore or advanced English 12
History 1301, 1302 6
Political Science 2301, 2302 6
Art, Music, Theater

6

Economics, Philosophy, Sociology, Psychology

3

Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Physics (2 lab courses)

6-8

Speech

3

Multicultural (History 2301, 2302, 3302, 3308, 3313; Spanish 3320)

3

Physical Education activity courses

2
Mathematics (college algebra or above) 3
Minor 18
Foreign Language 6-8
TOTAL 130

Bachelor of Arts Degree, Social Science Major with Secondary Teacher Certification

The Social Science certification program is recommended for those intending to teach social studies in Texas secondary schools. This general certification provides a broad social studies background qualifying one to teach in seven fields rather than only two fields while providing enough electives to permit the development of particular depth in one or two of these fields.

Courses Hours
History (advanced) 3305, 3308, 3313, 4320; and 6 sch advanced 18
Political Science (advanced) 12
Economics 2301, 2302, and 4302 9
Geography 1302, 4303 6
Advanced Social Science 3
Education 3300, 3302, 3305, 4312, 4605 18
Education 3314 3
Electives 4-8
English 1301, 1302, 3312, and 3 sch sophomore or advanced literature 12
History 1301, 1302 6
Political Science 2301, 2302 6
Art, Music, Theater

6

Economics, Philosophy, Sociology, Psychology

3

Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Physics (2 lab courses)

6-8

Speech

3

Foreign Language 6-8
Physical Education activity courses 2
Mathematics (college algebra or above) 3
Computer Literacy 3
TOTAL 130-132
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