School of Social Science and Human Services
Social Science (Contract Major)
Recommended Four-Year Plan (Fall 2014)
A contract major is a personalized individual course of study. While there are delineated requirements of number and level of coursework, each
program will be unique to the student’s particular interests. Students must consult with a faculty advisor to determine the required courses.
Further information is available in the online catalog major description.
NOTE: This recommended Four-Year Plan is applicable to students admitted into the major during the 2014-2015 academic year.
First Year
Fall Semester
Gen Ed: INTD 101-First Year Seminar
Gen Ed/School Core: SOSC 101-Social Issues
Gen Ed: CRWT 102-Critical Reading & Writing
II
Gen Ed: Math 108 -Mathematics
Total:
HRS
4
4
4

Spring Semester
Gen Ed: Science w/ Experiential
Gen Ed: History
Major: Level 100 Course
Major: Level 100 Course
4
16
Total:
HRS
4
4
4

4
16
Second Year
Fall Semester
School Core: Sustainability Course
Gen Ed: AIID 201-Readings in Humanities
Major: Level 200 Course
Major: Level 200 Course
Total:
HRS
4

Spring Semester
School Core: SOSC 235-History of Social
Thought
Elective
Elective
Major: Level 300 Course
4
4
4
16
Total:
HRS
4

4
4
4
16
Third Year
Fall Semester
Major: Research Methods Course
Gen Ed: Topics in Arts & Humanities
Major: Level 300 Course
Elective
Total:
HRS
4
4
4
4
16

Spring Semester
Gen Ed: Intercultural North America
Gen Ed: International Issues
PSYC, SOCI or SWRK Elective
Elective
Total:
HRS
4
4
4
4
16

HRS
4
4
4
4
16

Fourth Year
Fall Semester
Major: Level 400 Course
Major: Field Studies Course
Elective
Elective
Total:
HRS
4
4
4
4
16

Spring Semester
Major: Capstone Course
Major: Level 300/400 Course
Elective
Elective
Total:
Total Credits Required: 128 credits
GPA: 2.0
PLEASE CONSULT WITH FACULTY ADVISOR TO CHOOSE 3 WRITING INTENSIVE COURSES IN
YOUR MAJOR.