History/Social Sciences

Majors in Criminal Justice, History, Geography, Political Science, and Sociology often pursue further studies at the graduate level in their respective disciplines. Traditionally, these studies lead to careers in teaching and research. In addition, because of their training in reading, writing, and critical thinking, history and social science graduates often pursue legal careers.

The student majoring in the department of History/Social Sciences may elect one of four Degrees: History, Geography, Political Science, or Sociology/Social Work. The student majoring in any of these areas must complete a core curriculum and elect a concentration in one of four options listed above. Required courses specified in those tracks are designed to provide a broad general knowledge in that field. Additional course work in political science or sociology may be selected for greater specialization. The Political Science major must choose a minimum of 15 hours from courses numbered 300 and above. Those courses will be chosen from the primary and suggested courses in the respective concentration. The student should be aware that the Department of History/Social Sciences may retain all work written or created as a course requirement.

History/Social Science Core Curriculum:

• History 105-106,
• American history (3 hours),
• Psychology 216,
• Sociology 285,
• Philosophy (3 hours),
• At least an additional 12 hours of social sciences outside the area of concentration.
• Economics (3 hours),
• Political Science: Primary courses - 101, 151.
• A minimum of 9 hours from American politics - 190, 201, 211, 256, 306, 307, 315, 316, 317, 399, 411, 427, 434; a minimum of 9 hours from international politics and theory - 203, 204, 403, 423, 424, 425, 427, 442, 460.
• Suggested additional courses - 190, 211, 256, 316, 317, 411, 427.
• Sociology: Primary courses - 105, 142, 465. Suggested additional courses are 250, 255, 256, 301, 302, 317, 375, 420, 460, 495, 499.

The student majoring in History must complete the following requirements:

1. A minimum of 36 hours in history, including History 105, 106, 145, 146, and 299.
2. A minimum of 15 hours in history courses numbered 300 and above.
3. A minimum of 9 hours from European history, 9 hours from American history and 3 hours from Asia, Africa, and Latin America. These requirements are in addition to History 105, 106, 145, and 146.
4. A minimum of 12 hours in humanities beyond the general subject distribution degree requirements.
5. Twelve hours in the social sciences in at least two different subject fields (other than history) in courses numbered above 200.

History Minor: The student choosing to minor in history must earn 21 hours consisting of 6 hours of HIST 105 and 106, 6 hours of HIST 145 and 146, and 9 hours of HIST electives 300+.
 

The student majoring in Geography must complete a minimum of 30 hours in geography, including a minimum of 12 hours in geography from courses numbered 300 and above.
 

GEOGRAPHY
Total Hours: 130

FRESHMAN YEAR English 105, 115 Foreign Languages* Geography 105, 106 History 105, 106 Mathematics 121 Science (nonsequential)	Sem. Hrs. 6 9 6 6 3 3 33	SOPHOMORE YEAR Anthropology 205, 210 Communications 135 English (200-level literature) Geography 251, 252, 257 Science (two-semester sequence and lab) Mathematics above 121	Sem. Hrs. 6 3 6 9 7 3 34
JUNIOR YEAR Economics  Geography Approved electives American History Philosophy	Sem. Hrs. 3 9 15 3 3 33	SENIOR YEAR Geography Approved Humanities electives  (Drama, Fine Arts, or Music)^ Social Sciences Approved electives	Sem. Hrs. 6 6 6 17 30

*The student shall complete 9 hours in one foreign language.
^See "General Degree Requirements" LSU in Shreveport Catalog for restrictions.

Geography Minor: The student choosing to minor in geography must earn 21 hours consisting of 6 hours in GEOG 105 and 106, 6 hours of GEOG electives, and 9 hours of GEOG electives 300+.
 

The student majoring in Political Science must complete the following requirements:

1. A minimum of 30 hours in political science, with no more than 15 hours in courses numbered below 300.
2. A minimum of 9 hours must be from American Politics and a minimum of 9 hours from International Politics and Theory. These requirements are in addition to Political Science 101 and Political Science 151: American Politics - 190, 201, 211, 256, 306, 307, 315, 316, 317, 399, 411, 427, 434; International Politics and Theory - 203, 204, 403, 423, 424, 425, 427, 442, 460
3. Twenty-four hours in social sciences and humanities (other than political science) with at least 12 hours in courses numbered 200 or above.

Political Science Minor: Students choosing to minor in political science must earn 21 hours consisting of 6 hours of POLI 101 and 151, 6 hours of POLI electives, and 9 hours of POLI electives 300+.
 

The student majoring in Sociology must complete a minimum of 30 hours in sociology, and must choose a minimum of 12 hours in sociology from courses numbered 300 and above, excluding Sociology 495. The sociology major interested in pursuing a career in Social Welfare should contact the sociology adviser for information.
 
 

SOCIOLOGY (Social Work)
Total Hours: 130

FRESHMAN YEAR English 105, 115 History 105, 106 Foreign Language* Mathematics 121 Communications 135 Sociology 105 or 107, 142	Sem. Hrs. 6 6 9 3 3 6 33	SOPHOMORE YEAR English (200-level literature) History (American) Mathematics above 121 Psychology 152, 212, 216 Sociology Sciences (two-semester sequence and lab) Science (nonsequential)	Sem. Hrs. 6 3 3 9 3 7 3 34
JUNIOR YEAR Sociology 285 Sociology Social Sciences Approved Electives (200 and above)^	Sem. Hrs. 3 9 9 9 30	SENIOR YEAR Humanities (Drama, Fine Arts, or Music)+ Philosophy Sociology Sociology 465 Social Sciences Approved Electives^	Sem. Hrs. 6 3 6 3 3 12 33

*The student shall complete 9 hours in one foreign language.
^The student is encouraged to select at least 9 hours from among courses in computer science, mathematics (above 121), and statistics.
+See "General Degree Requirements" LSU in Shreveport Catalog for restrictions.

Sociology Minor: The student choosing to minor in Sociology (social work) must earn 21 hours in sociology consisting of 3 hours of SOCL 142, 3 hours of either SOCL 105 or 107, 6 hours of SOCL electives, and 9 hours of SOCL electives 300+.

Human Services Administration Minor: The student choosing to minor in Human Services Administration must earn 21 hours consisting of ACCT 206, SOCL 302, MKT 310, SOCL 392*, SOCL 492*, SOCL 499, and an Independent Study (495) in the student's major. *Cross listed as psychology, management and political science.

Social Welfare Minor: The student choosing to minor in Social Welfare must earn 21 hours consisting of SW 105, SW 280, SW 322, SW 360, SOCL 285, PSYC 216, and BIOS 182.