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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
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| Economics, Philosophy, Sociology, Psychology |
3
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| Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Physics (2 lab courses) |
6-8
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| Speech |
3
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| Multicultural (History 2301, 2302, 3302, 3308, 3313; Spanish 3320) |
3
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Physical Education activity courses
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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
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| Economics, Philosophy, Sociology, Psychology |
3
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| Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Physics (2 lab courses) |
6-8
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| Speech |
3
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| 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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