Broad-Field Social Science
Students who wish to major in broad-based social science without a concentration in one discipline may elect a general social science major. This is a broad-field major typically completed in conjunction with a major or minor in education.
Broad-field social science majors take courses from across departments and divisions including:
The Social Science Major
The Social Science Major consists of 56 credits.
Core Subject Courses: Students take 24 credits in the core subject restricted to following departments: Geography, History, Political Science, Sociology, Economics, or Psychology. See specific department for its specific requirements to meet the core.
Non-Core Subject Courses: Any combination of 32 credits restricted to the following departments not covered by the core: Geography, History, Political Science, Sociology, Economics, or Psychology. No more than eight credits should be from any one department to fulfill minimum requirements. Those seeking broad-field social studies certification must have one course from each of the above areas.
Upper-Division Course: An upper-division seminar, colloquium, theory, and/or research course in the core subject, or in one of the other departments listed above.
Senior Thesis: Senior Thesis required in core. See appropriate department for requirements.
More specific details can be obtained from the Social Science program director or the specific departmental advisor for the concentration. Prospective social science teachers need to consult with the education faculty advisor regarding certification requirements. Please note that there is no teaching minor for broad field social science. Students wishing teacher certification need to minor in Secondary Education.
Social Science Courses
A beginning course in statistical concepts and procedures needed for critically evaluating and conducting research in psychology, sociology, political science and other behavioral sciences.
Prerequisite: PYC 1500 or permission of instructor. Fall/Spring.
A survey of current literature, curricular trends, and developments in methods of teaching junior and senior high school social studies. Required for teaching certification in any of the social sciences, or for the Wisconsin Social Studies Broad Fields Teaching major. Special schedule.
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