SOCIAL SCIENCES C201
Introduction to the Social Sciences I:
A survey of the development of the social sciences, how they were shaped by historical forces, and their role in understanding society. The emergence of economics, anthropology, sociology, psychology, and political science from social philosophy. Prerequisite: English C101 or department permission. A Core Heritage Course.
3 semester hours

SOCIAL SCIENCES C202
Introduction to the Social Sciences II:
A continuation of the survey of the historical development of the social sciences. Students are given the foundation necessary for understanding the current social science literature and the social issues it addresses. Prerequisite: Social Science C201 or department permission. A Core Heritage Course.
3 semester hours

SOCIAL SCIENCES 207
World Regional Geography:
A survey of world physical and human geographic patterns. Each world region will be analyzed in terms of its environment and resource distributions, agricultural systems and rural development, population growth and characteristics, and patterns of urbanization and industrial growth. Considerable emphasis will be placed on the non-Western world, issues of sustainable development., and the changing nature of geography. Students will be required to write one research paper on a particular world region of their choice.
3 semester hours

SOCIAL SCIENCES 300
Seminar in Social Science Methods:
An introduction to the methods of research and criticism employed in history, economics, anthropology, sociology, psychology, and political science. Social Sciences majors will gain experience in both statistical and interpretative methods that will be useful for their senior thesis. PC access required. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. Required of Social Sciences majors in the junior year.
3 semester hours

SOCIAL SCIENCES 395
Senior Thesis:
Students work individually with their advisors, preferably starting in the second semester of the junior year, to research and write a thesis on a topic related to the social sciences. This topic may be the extension of an idea first developed in the Seminar on Social Science Methods. Prerequisite: Social Sciences 300. Required of Social Science majors in the senior year.
3 semester hours