Broadfield social studies
Overview

Discover a dynamic major that opens doors to both the classroom and beyond. The broadfield social studies major equips students with a rich, interdisciplinary foundation across six key areas: economics, history, political science, psychology, sociology and geography.

Credential Type

B.A.

Credits Required

56

Offered As

Major

Academic paths

The broadfield social studies major was designed to be taken simultaneously with the grade 4-12 teaching major. However, it can be taken as a “stand alone” major by non-education students as well. Students in this major complete 14 total courses across six social studies disciplines (i.e., economics, history, political science, psychology, sociology, geography).

*This pathway is to be used as a guide. Refer to the Course Catalog for official degree requirements.


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Will Bethard '21
Will Bethard ’22

“I got to be an athlete, do interesting research and make a lot of friends. I was pushed to be better academically and socially. I got exactly what I was looking for.”

Will Bethard ’22

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