Social Sciences

The Bachelor of Arts Degree or major is an interdisciplinary one and is designed for students who have a broad interest in the behavioral and social sciences.  It allows students to select courses in all of the major disciplines in the social sciences, namely, anthropology, economics, geography, history, political science, psychology and sociology.

In addition to an academic knowledge base, it provides students with the opportunity to develop skills that employers value in employees.  These include: oral and written communication, interpersonal, team work, technical, analytical, critical thinking, organizational and problem solving skills.   

Your social sciences major, in and of itself, do not determine your career path. No major does; business, psychology or information technology or biology.  It is up to you to determine which career is right for you.   Students should seek advisement from their advisor to plan and select courses where available on the paradigm to guide them along the chosen path.  All requirements for the degree can be completed on either campus. 

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Students graduating from the Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences Degree Program will be competent in the following areas:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the social science principles and developments governing the current societal trends and issues and social problems. 
2. Demonstrate knowledge of theories and conceptual frameworks in exploring the social dimensions (i.e. ideas, values, beliefs, institutions and experiences) of society.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of the research methods and analysis techniques in Social Sciences
4. Demonstrate critical thinking.
5. Demonstrate clear and effective writing and public speaking.
6. Demonstrate preparation for a rewarding career in social science or graduate study.

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4-year Course Sequence to Graduation

• Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences 4-Year Suggested Course Sequence (rev. Spring 2018) (FOREIGN LANGUAGE First YEAR; Non-Secondary Ed Major)
• Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences 4-Year Suggested Course Sequence (rev. Spring 2018) (FOREIGN LANGUAGE SECOND YEAR; Non-Secondary Ed Major)
• Bachelors of Arts in Social Sciences  Secondary Teacher Education  4-year Suggested Course Sequence (rev. fall 2019) (Foreign Language First year) 

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Prospective Students should be aware that: 

• Students pursuing the BA in the Social Sciences are required to earn a grade of C in all required courses in the social sciences.  
• Students who have declared this major must meet the following minimum requirements before taking any Social Sciences courses:
  • a.         Completion of WAC and RAC, or, receive a passing grade on the placement exam(s) for entrance into ENG 120.
  • b.         Completion of MAT 023 and MAT 024 or received a passing grade on the placement exam(s) for entrance into MAT 140, MAT 143 or MAT 153.

Required courses in Social Sciences

** Students who do not plan to teach in the US Virgin Islands may substitute a course from the list below.

The required courses for Secondary Teacher Preparation or students who are preparing for law school; graduate study in social sciences, public administration, diplomacy or international relations; or for employment in governmental or private sector professions not requiring graduate study, should choose four of the following courses:

Required courses in other fields:

(These courses also count toward satisfaction of the General Education requirement)

 

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