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Social Science Minor
The Social Science minor
is a dynamic course of study that provides students with
the exciting opportunity to balance studies in aviation,
engineering, business or computer science with history,
political science, psychology, sociology and social
science—subjects that “take the classroom into the
world” by focusing on issues related to people and
society. Courses in the social sciences also strongly
emphasize the skills all businesses look for in
prospective employees—written and verbal communication
skills, interpersonal skills, computational skills and
critical thinking skills.
REQUIREMENTS OF THE
SOCIAL SCIENCE MINOR
You are required to devote
a minimum of 20 hours towards community service.
You can fulfill this
requirement with a wide variety of service learning
programs, community service projects or self-designated
independent projects. You’ll also maintain a portfolio
which will contain documentation of all service projects
and keep a journal in which you will describe and
reflect upon all relevant activities.
Four courses are required
for the minor. In addition to SS301 Research Methods,
three courses at the 200 level or higher (with at least
1 of the 3 at the 300 level or higher and with at least
two disciplines represented) in the following
disciplines:
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History
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Political Science
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Psychology
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Social Science
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Sociology
Although not required of
the Social Science minor, you are also strongly
encouraged to take SS101 Introduction to the Social
Sciences. A grade of “C” or better is required in all
courses.
If you are interested in
learning more about the new Social Science minor, please
contact Professor Laurie Gordy at
gordy@dwc.edu or 603-577-6629. |
