Social Science Major (B.A. or B.S. Degree)

The following is only one source of information regarding a student’s program of study for a B.A. or B.S. in Social Science.  Note:  Some courses taken for the major will also fulfill requirements for the University core curriculum.  Students should always meet with a faculty advisor for information on course scheduling, rotation, and selection and for planning an effective and efficient program of study.

University Core (See Academic Program Requirements in this Bulletin)

Major Courses:

Select one of the following

POL 350 Social Science Research Methods (3)

HIS 311 Introduction to Historical Thinking and Research (3)

Select four History elective courses, excluding HIS 101-2 (can include HIS 311) (12)

Select four Political Science elective courses (can include POL 350) (12)

Select four Anthropology, Economics, Geography, Philosophy, or Sociology elective courses, with at least two at the 300-level or above, and from at least three disciplines (12)

Total major courses required:  36 hours

B.A. Degree Requirements:

Foreign Language (one area – minimum of 6 hours at the 200 level or above)

B.S. Degree Requirements:

MA 113 or above excluding MA 123 (3)

Natural Science with lab (8)

Science or mathematics (6)

Total Hours Required for a B.A. or B.S. in Social Science: 124 Semester Hours

Social Science Major with Teacher Certification in History and Social Studies (Class A) (B.A. or B.S. Degree)

The following is only one source of information regarding a student’s program of study for a B.A. or B.S. in Social Science with teacher certification. Note: Some courses required in the major will also fulfill requirements for the University core curriculum. Students should always meet with a faculty advisor for information on course scheduling, rotation, and selection and for planning an effective and efficient program of study. 

University Core (See Academic Program Requirements in this Bulletin)

Major Courses: (Minimum grade of “C” required)

HIS 101 History of Civilization I (3)

HIS 102 History of Civilization II (3)

HIS 209 History of the U.S. I (3)

HIS 210 History of the U.S. II (3)

HIS 312 Mississippi History (3)

Non-Western History elective course (3)

Sociology elective course (3)

Select one of the following:

POL 350 Social Science Research Methods (3)

HIS 311 Introduction to Historical Thinking and Research (3)

Four Political Science elective courses (12) (at least 3 hours at the 300-level or above; POL 350 can be included among these four courses)

Two Geography courses (six hours) (at least 3 hours at the 300-level or above)

Two Economics courses (6)

Total Major hours required, exclusive of core courses: 39

Other Required Courses:

PSY 206 Human Growth and Development (3)

PSY 360 Educational Psychology (3)

Computer Course (3)

COM 101 Oral Communication (3)

MA 113 or above, excluding MA 123 (Minimum grade of “C” required) (3)

Professional Education Courses: (Minimum grade of “C” required)

HIS 410 Methods and Materials in Secondary History (3)

ED 300 Education as a Profession (3)

ED 302 Art and Science of Teaching (3)

ED 306 Introduction to Exceptional Learners (3)

ED 401 Student Teaching Classroom Management (3)

ED 409 Observation and Directed Student Teaching (9)

B.A. Degree Requirements:

Foreign Language (one area – minimum of 6 hours at the 200 level or above)

B.S. Degree Requirements:

MA 113 or above excluding MA 123 (3)

Natural Science with lab (8)

Science or mathematics (6)