SOCIAL SCIENCES
Undergraduate Catalog 2008-2010 PRINT PAGE
Dr. John William Graves, Chair; Dr. Boswell, Dr. Carter, Dr. Dunn, Dr. Halpern, Dr. Hickerson, Dr. James, Dr. Kendie, Dr. Khan, Dr. Monette, Dr. Shaw
The courses in the social sciences are designed to assist students in obtaining a functional knowledge of the history of civilization and of our country in particular; give them an understanding of political systems abroad and in the United States; help them adjust to the physical and social environment; teach them the value of cooperation and tolerance in a free society; familiarize them with the science of earning a living; and give them a socially acceptable group of attitudes and values.
In addition to preparation of students for graduate study, programs are designed for those who plan to pursue careers in law, the ministry, teaching, public administration and related vocations.
Combined Major and Minor Requirements for the
Bachelor of Science in Education Degree Hours
The Core Requirements (Must be completed prior to student teaching):
| HIS |
1013 |
Civilization To 1660 |
3
|
| HIS |
1023 or 1043 |
Civilization Since 1660 |
3
|
| |
|
Non-Western World History elective |
3
|
| HIS |
2053, 2063 |
United States History |
6
|
| HIS |
4263 |
Arkansas & the Southwest |
3
|
| |
|
U. S. History elective |
3
|
| PSC |
1013 |
American National Govt. |
3
|
| PSC |
1023 |
State and Local Government |
3
|
| |
|
Political Science elective |
3
|
| GEO |
1023 |
Introduction to Geography |
|
| |
|
or |
|
| GEO |
2163 |
World Geography |
3
|
| |
|
Geography elective |
3
|
| ECO |
2013 |
Principles of Macroeconomics |
3
|
| |
|
or |
|
| ECO |
2023 |
Principles of Microeconomics |
3
|
| ANT |
2013 |
Cultural Anthropology |
3
|
| |
|
or |
|
| SOC |
1013 |
Introduction to Sociology |
3
|
| |
|
Sub Total |
42
|
The Specialization Requirements
Six hours of electives from each of two of the following:
| World History |
6
|
| United States History |
6
|
| Political Science |
6
|
| Geography |
6
|
| Sociology |
6
|
| Sub Total |
12
|
Total Combined
Major Minor Requirements |
54
|
Students must satisfactorily write a 10-12 page, double-spaced research paper on a social sciences topic. A term paper of at least 10 pages which received a grade of "B" or higher in a social sciences course will substitute for this requirement.Minor Requirements (Only for students getting a B.S.E. degree with a major in a field other than social sciences) Hours
| ECO |
2013 |
Principles of Macroeconomics |
|
| |
|
or |
|
| ECO |
2023 |
Principles of Microeconomics |
3
|
| HIS |
1013 |
Civilization To 1660 |
3
|
| HIS |
1023 or 1043 |
Civilization Since 1660 |
3
|
| HIS |
2053 |
United States To 1865 |
3
|
| HIS |
2063 |
United States Since 1865 |
3
|
| |
Jr. or Sr. elective |
U.S. History |
|
| PSC |
1013 |
American National Government |
3
|
| GEO |
1023 |
Introduction to Geography |
3
|
| |
|
or |
|
| GEO |
2163 |
World Geography |
3
|
| |
|
Total Minor Requirements |
24
|
Students pursuing a BSE/Social Sciences minor should consider taking a three-hour course in Arkansas history as their elective U.S. history course if they plan to teach social studies classes in the Arkansas schools. Completion of a three-hour course in Arkansas history is a statutory requirement for the granting of Arkansas social studies teacher licensure.
Major Requirements For the Bachelor of Arts Degree Only
History Hours
| HIS |
1013 |
Civilization to 1660 |
3
|
| HIS |
1023 or 1043 |
Civilization Since 1660 |
3
|
| HIS |
2053 |
United States To 1865 |
3
|
| HIS |
2063 |
United States Since 1865 |
3
|
| HIS |
4803 |
Seminar in History |
3
|
| |
|
Directed History Electives |
18
|
| |
|
Total Major Requirements |
33
|
Political Science Hours
| PSC |
1013 |
American National Government |
3
|
| PSC |
1023 |
State and Local Government |
3
|
| PSC |
2043 |
Comparative Government |
3
|
| PSC |
4303 |
Research Methods |
3
|
| |
|
Directed Political Science Electives |
21
|
| |
|
Total Major Requirements |
33
|
It is recommended that all political science majors take PHI 3113, Ethics, during their junior or senior year.
Minor Requirements for a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science Degree require a total of 18 hours as follows:
Geography Hours
| GEO |
1023 |
Introduction to Geography |
3
|
| |
|
Directed Geography Electives |
15
|
History Hours
| HIS |
1013 |
Civilization To 1660 |
3
|
| HIS |
1023 or 1043 |
Civilization Since 1660 |
3
|
| HIS |
2053 |
U.S. To 1865 |
3
|
| HIS |
2063 |
U.S. Since 1865 |
3
|
| |
|
Directed history electives |
6
|
International Studies
Required Courses:
| HIS |
1023 or 1043 |
Civilization since 1660 |
3
|
| SOC |
3063 |
World Cultures |
3
|
| PSC |
4093 |
International Relations |
3
|
Elective Courses (Choose any three):
| PSC |
4233 |
Comparative Politics in the Middle East |
3
|
| PSC |
4243 |
Comparative Politics in Africa |
3
|
| PSC |
4253 |
South Asian Politics |
3
|
| PSC |
3013 |
American Foreign Policy |
3
|
| PSC |
3353 |
Contemporary U.S.-Eurasia Interaction |
3
|
| HIS |
3493 |
Twentieth Century Europe |
3
|
| MGM |
4193 |
International Business |
3
|
| GEO |
3153 |
Geography of Latin America |
3
|
| GEO |
3043 |
Economic Geography |
3
|
| GEO |
3173 |
Geography of the Pacific |
3
|
| GEO |
3183 |
Geography of Europe |
3
|
Political Science
| PSC |
1013 |
American National Government |
3
|
| PSC |
1023 |
State and Local Government |
3
|
| PSC |
2043 |
Comparative Government |
3
|
|
|
Directed Political Science Electives |
9
|
| |
|
|
|
Courses in Economics
See listing of courses in the School of Business Administration.