BA Social Science - TUG
Students pursuing a major in Social Sciences will take a mix of courses in the disciplines of Economics, Political Science, History, and Sociology.
In addition to the Gardner-Webb University General Education requirements, the student must complete a minimum of 33 hours of social science courses. Students are encouraged to explore a minor, double minor or second major in addition to their Social Sciences major.
This degree plan is an example of student progression through the program. Academic departments reserve the right to alter the term in which a course is offered.
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Sophomore Year: Spring Semester (12-18 hours)
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| Major Courses |
3-9 |
any HIST, POLS, SOCI or ECON course |
| Elective/Minor Course |
3-9 |
as needed |
| DIMS 114 |
0 |
Dimensions (4 of 4) |
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Junior Year: Fall Semester (12-18 hours)
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| Major Courses |
3-9 |
any HIST, POLS, SOCI or ECON course |
| 300-400 major course |
3 |
HIST, POLS, or SOCI |
| Gen Ed Course |
3-6 |
as needed |
| Elective/Minor Course |
3-6 |
as needed |
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Junior Year: Spring Semester (12-18 hours)
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| Major Courses |
3-9 |
any HIST, POLS, SOCI or ECON course |
| 300-400 major course |
3 |
HIST, POLS, or SOCI |
| Elective/Minor Course |
3-9 |
as needed |
| Gen Ed Courses |
3-6 |
as needed |
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Senior Year: Fall Semester (12-18 hours)
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| Major Courses |
3-9 |
any HIST, POLS, SOCI or ECON course |
| 300-400 major course |
3 |
HIST, POLS, or SOCI |
| Gen Ed Course |
3-6 |
as needed |
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| Elective/Minor Course |
3 |
Elective or Minor Course |
Senior Year: Spring Semester (12-18 hours)
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| Major Courses |
3-9 |
any HIST, POLS, SOCI or ECON course |
| 300-400 major course |
3 |
HIST, POLS, or SOCI |
| Elective/Minor Course |
3-9 |
as needed |
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As a student in this program, you'll have opportunities to:
- Gain content knowledge in History, Political Science, Sociology and Economics
- Develop effective analytical skills
- Develop research skills
- Develop effective writing skills in the disciplines
- Gain unique skills that will be valuable for an array of professions as well as graduate and professional studies.