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Bachelor of Arts in Social Science
128 Semester Hours
The Bachelor in Social Science degree offers a strong basic knowledge of the Social Sciences,
promoting community involvement and leadership. Degree candidates may specialize in History,
Economics, Sociology, and Flexible Emphasis.
Areas of Specialization
- Sociology
- Economics
- History
- Flexible Specialization
| CORE COURSES (45 semester hours) |
| Oral and Written Communication (3) |
| English Composition (3) |
| Literature/Humanities (6) |
| Global Issues (6) |
| Social Sciences (6) |
| Mathematics (3) |
| Natural Sciences (3) |
| Philosophy (6) |
| Religious Studies (6) |
| FOUNDATIONAL COURSES (21 semester hours) |
| EC201 |
World Economic Issues |
| SO200 |
Introduction to Sociology |
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Choose one course from the following: |
| EN325 |
Research in Liberal Arts |
| PY280/SO280 |
Research Methods and Statistics for the Social Sciences |
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Choose one course from the following: |
| PL360 |
Ethics |
| BA495E |
Ethical Decision-Making in Business |
| COM427 |
Communication Ethics |
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Choose two courses from the following: |
| HS240E |
Survey of Western Civilization: Ancient & Classical Eras & Early Christian Church |
| HS240F |
Western Civilization: Medieval Europe, Byzantium, Middle East |
| HS240G |
Western Civilization: Enlightenment through the Romantic Period |
| HS240I |
Western Civilization: European Industrialism & Colonialism |
| HS240J |
Western Civilization: Europe Since 1914 |
| MAJOR COURSES (30 semester hours) |
| SO493 |
Senior Capstone |
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Choose nine semester hours of History or Economics |
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Choose nine semester hours of Sociology |
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Choose three semester hours of upper division electives |
| ELECTIVES (26-38 semester hours depending upon optional minor) |
| Choose elective courses from any discipline area. Subject to advisor approval. |
| Total hours required to complete a Regis degree |
| 128 semester hours |
