Program: Social Science, B.A. - Radford University

Social Science Major

Non-Teaching Option
Teaching Option

All requirements for social science majors (both options) are outlined below.

Core Curriculum Requirements (43-45 credits)

In College Core B , all majors in programs in the College of Humanities and Behavioral Sciences are required to pass a second course in Social and Behavioral Sciences; i.e., CHBS majors cannot fulfill College Core B requirements with a Health and Wellness course.

Non-Teaching Option (51 credits)

Required Core Courses (30 credits)

History (18 credits)

Nine semester hours of 100-level HIST 9 semester hours of 300-400 level HIST (3 semester hours from Group A, 3 semester hours from Group B or Group C, and 3 semester hours of HIST from Group A, B, or C)

Political Science (12 credits)

POSC 120 - Introduction to American Government
9 credit hours of Political Science at the 300-400 level and in the American Government (AG) area.

Concentration (6 credits)

In addition to the History and Political Science requirements specified above, majors will select a concentration in either History or Political Science and take six additional semester hours at the 300-400 level in that field. If the concentration is in History, those courses must be divided between American (Group A) and Non-American (Groups B, C) courses.

Other Requirements (15 credits)

Geography (6 credits)

Students must take one U.S. designated and one Non-U.S. designated course from the following list:

U.S. Geography:

Non-U.S. Geography:

Economics (3 credits)

Sociology (6 credits)

Students must take 6 semester hours of SOCY courses, 3 of which must be at the 300-400 level. Students who want to have an emphasis in anthropology should take two of the following courses in sociology:

Electives

Students needing additional electives to meet their final degree requirements should consult their academic advisors for careful selection of appropriate course work.

Teaching Option (45 credits)

Required Courses

History (21 credits)

In addition, students will take 9 semester hours at the 300-400 level.

3 hours of Non-American History to be taken from:

3 hours of American History to be taken from:

3 hours of History from either of the above two lists

Political Science (12 credits)

POSC 120 - Introduction to American Government

In addition, students will take 9 semester hours at the 300-400 level from

Geography (6 credits)

Students must take one U.S. designated and one Non-U.S. designated course from the following list:

U.S. Geography:

Non-U.S. Geography:

Economics (6 credits)

Teacher Licensure

In addition to completing requirements in the Social Science major, those intending to teach in the public schools must also complete all specified courses and requirements in the Department of Education. Beginning with Fall 2010, Social Science Education candidates must have a 2.75 grade point average (at RU and in-major) in order to be admitted to Teacher Education and to Early Field Experiences. See p. 109 for details. Future teachers are also encouraged to take COMS 114 - Public Speaking .

B.A. Requirements (6-12 credits)

Majors seeking the B.A. degree in Social Science (both options) must complete B.A. language requirements described in this catalog.

Graduation Requirements

To graduate with a major in Social Science, a student must have a grade point average of 2.0 or higher in all courses with departmental prefixes associated with their particular Social Science option.