Course Sequence for
B.S. in Social Science: PSY/SOC Emphasis
Below is a recommended course load to complete the BSSS in five semesters. This assumes all general Education requirements are met, taking 15 hours per semester, 9 hours in the summer, and an 18 hour minor (with perhaps some hours in the minor before this sequence). It is highly recommended that the research/statistics and quantitative reasoning courses be taken in the correct sequence as shown below:
- 1st semester: SBS 3013 RM I: Research Design
- 2nd semester: SBS 3063 Social & Behavioral Stats
- 3rd semester: SBS 3113 or SBS 3213 Qualitative or Quantitative Research Methods
- Last semester: SBS 4513 Capstone
| Term | Course | Hrs |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 1st Semester | SBS 3013 RM I: Research Design | 3 |
| PSY/SOC Option | 3 | |
| PSY/SOC Option | 3 | |
| PSY/SOC Option | 3 | |
| Social Science Elective or Minor | 3 | |
| Total | 15 | |
| Spring 1st Semester | SBS 3053 Social Systems & Problems | 3 |
| SBS 3063 Social & Behavioral Stats | 3 | |
| PSY/SOC Option | 3 | |
| PSY/SOC Option | 3 | |
| Social Science Elective or Minor | 3 | |
| Total | 15 | |
| Summer 1st Semester | SBS 4033 Internship I | 3 |
| Social Science Elective or Minor | 3 | |
| Minor | 3 | |
| Total | 9 | |
| Fall 2nd Semester | SBS 3113 or SBS 3213 Qualitative or Quantitative Research Methods | 3 |
| SBS 4043 Internship II | 3 | |
| PSY/SOC Option | 3 | |
| PSY/SOC Option | 3 | |
| Minor | 3 | |
| Total | 15 | |
| Spring 2nd Semester | SBS 4513 Capstone | 3 |
| PSY/SOC Option | 3 | |
| Minor | 3 | |
| Minor | 3 | |
| Minor | 3 | |
| Total | 15 |
This is only an example, but the sequence and mix (core courses, emphasis, and minor) is sound. Extenuating circumstances may dictate more hours per semester, no summer classes, and/or more semesters to complete requirements.