Students develop judicious thinking through the study of society, politics, history and geography. Junior and Senior level courses are taught in small classes that promote class discussion. Individual attention is given to you by a highly qualified and diverse faculty. Therefore, we have selected a sampling of the courses that may be taken to fulfill the degree requirements. Scholarships available for Social Science include the John B. Walters Scholarship .
Preference is given to applicants who are preparing for a career in international relations.
Applications are available through the Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences. The deadline is February 1 for the fall awards. Students majoring in Social Science have a wide variety of exciting career options from which to choose. Social Science is an excellent pre-professional degree with many graduates choosing to continue their education at law school or in education. As a Social Science Major, you can look forward to a wide array of high paying careers where a person's ability to use problem solving skills, careful judgment, write creatively, and think critically is highly desirable.