Social and Political Studies Major

The Social and Political Studies major blends the disciplines of Sociology and Political Science into a major with three concentrations: International Studies, Pre-Law, and Socio- Political Studies. Sociology focuses on patterns of social interaction and social structure. By emphasizing these recurrent aspects of social behavior, sociology provides important insights into human social life. Political Science courses are intended to facilitate an understanding of national and international political issues. Courses are offered in the sub-fields of American politics, law, international relations, and public administration.

SOCIAL AND POLITICAL STUDIES MAJOR WITH SOCIO-POLITICAL
STUDIES CONCENTRATION: A total of 41 hours is required.
Required courses:
POL100 The American Political System (3)
SOC100 Introduction to Sociology (3)
SOC204 Foundations of Sociological and Political
Thought (3)
SOC410 Seminar in Social Justice (3)
SPS307 Research I with Descriptive Statistics (4)
SPS308 Research II with Inferential Statistics (4)
Required: 21 hours from the following, including 12 hours at the 300- or 400-level.
POL205 Global Politics (3)
POL309 Political Problems (3)
POL314 The United States and the World (3)
POL320 Constitutional Law (3)
POL411 Public Policy and Administration (3)
SOC201 Social Problems (3)
SOC221 Sociology of Crime and Deviance (3)
SOC328 Society and Business (3)
SOC329 The Sociology of Structured Inequalities (3)

SOCIAL AND POLITICAL STUDIES MAJOR WITH PRE-LAW CONCENTRATION:
a total of 41 hours is required.
Required courses:
POL100 The American Political System (3)
POL203 The Judicial Process (3)
POL320 Constitutional Law (3)
SOC100 Introduction to Sociology (3)
SOC204 Foundations of Sociological & Political
Thought (3)
SOC410 Seminar in Social Justice (3)
SPS307 Research I with Descriptive Statistics (4)
SPS308 Research II with Inferential Statistics (4)
Required: 6 hours from the following.
ENG200 Grammar and Usage (3)
ENG300- or 400-level elective (3)
R&P211 Logic and Critical Thinking (3)
Required: 6 hours from the following.
HIS150 World Civilizations I (3)
HIS151 World Civilizations II (3)
HIS301 History of England to 1714 (3)
HIS302 History of England since 1714 (3)
HIS374 Topics in United States History (3)
Required: 3 hours from the following.
ECO310 Macroeconomics (3)
ECO413 History of Economic Thought (3)
ECO419 Organization of Industry and Labor Markets (3)

SOCIAL AND POLITICAL STUDIES MAJOR WITH INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
CONCENTRATION: a total of 41 hours is required.
Required courses:
POL100 The American Political System (3)
SOC100 Introduction to Sociology (3)
SOC204 Foundations of Sociological and Political
Thought (3)
SOC410 Seminar in Social Justice (3)
SPS307 Research I with Descriptive Statistics (4)
SPS308 Research II with Inferential Statistics (4)
Required: 21 hours from the following, including 12 hours at the 300- or 400-level.
ECO312 Comparative Economic Systems (3)
ECO403 International Economics (3)
ECO411 The Environment, Equality, Economic
Growth, and Sustainable Development (3)
POL205 Global Politics (3)
POL314 The United States and the World (3)
POL330 Topics in International Politics (3)
SOC200 Cultural Anthropology (3)
SOC212 Topics in Social Change (3)
SPN300- or 400-level electives (if chosen, 6 hours must
be taken) (6)
Students may earn credit through internships or credit-bearing field experiences, but these credits do not apply toward major requirements.