Broadfield social studies
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.
Primary Major Credential
B.A.
Offered As
Major
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).
*Course Checklist:
SSCI 301: Environment & Society
SSCI 408: Social Inequalities
Discipline 1 - 4 course emphasis (2 at the 300 level or above)
Discipline 2 - 4 course emphasis (2 at the 300 level or above)
Discipline 3 - 1 course
Discipline 4 - 1 course
Discipline 5 - 1 course
Discipline 6 - 1 course
BFSS majors first select two disciplines as their primary areas of emphasis, taking four courses in each. Student must see academic advising for this degree requirements.
*This pathway is to be used as a guide. Refer to the Course Catalog for official degree requirements.
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