Major and Minor Requirements

Major Requirements

There are ten options for Primary Fields in the Social Sciences major: anthropology, border studies, communication, geography, history, linguistics, political science, psychology, sociology, or women's gender and sexuality studies. There are eleven options for Secondary Fields: anthropology, border studies, communication, geography,, history, linguistics, political science, psychology, sociology, women's gender and sexuality studies, or individualized. Students intending to major in Social Sciences should consult the Social Sciences Program Director.

Social Sciences major coursework may be available either in online/hybrid or face-to-face course formats.

For an up-to-date description of requirements for the Social Science Major or Minor, please go to the on-line University Catalog.

Worksheets for Major and Minor Requirements to assist in course-planning are available on line from Undergraduate Advising Services.

Minor Requirements

The minor in Social Sciences can be completed by fulfilling the requirements for two Secondary Fields as defined in the basic major above. Students may select from any Secondary Field, except the Individualized Secondary Field. Students intending to minor in Social Sciences should consult with the Social Sciences Program Director.