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),

• Economics (3 hours),
• Political Science: Primary courses - 101, 151.

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.
 

HISTORY Total Hours: 130
FRESHMAN YEAR History 105, 106 English 105, 115 Foreign Language1 Mathematics 121 Science and Laboratory Political Science 151	Sem. Hrs. 6 6 9 3 4 3 31	SOPHOMORE YEAR  History 145, 146 History 299 Economics English 205, 206 Political Science 203 or 256 Sciences (two-semester sequence) Communications 135 Mathematics above 121	Sem. Hrs. 6 3 3 6 3 6 3 3 33
JUNIOR YEAR History Philosophy Humanities (Music, Fine Arts, Drama) Geography Social Sciences (200 and above) Approved electives	Sem. Hrs. 9 3 6 3 6 6 33	SENIOR YEAR History Humanities Social Sciences (200 and above) Approved Electives	Sem. Hrs. 12 6 6 9 33

^{1The student shall complete 9 hours in one foreign language.}

History Major: 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.

Geography Major: 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 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+.
 

^{1The student shall complete 9 hours in one foreign language.
2Special consideration should be given to CSC 111.}

Political Science Major: 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.

^{1The student is encouraged to select at least 9 hours from among courses in computer science, mathematics (above 121), and statistics.}

Sociology Major: 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 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.