Social Science

The Psychology/Sociology Department offers a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Science with emphasis in Interdisciplinary Studies.  The Interdisciplinary Studies Emphasis is intended for students who seek a broad introduction to the social sciences, perhaps in preparation for a career in law, and stresses interdisciplinary breadth in History, Economics, Sociology, or Political Science. 

Bachelor of Arts:
Social Science, Interdisciplinary Studies Emphasis

In addition to major requirements, students must meet Core Curriculum Requirements and General Degree Requirements.
Prerequisites		Units
EC001A/B	Macro and Microeconomics	6
HY007A/B	World History	6
PS001	Introduction to American Government	3
PY001	Introduction to Psychology (recommended)	3
SO001	Introduction to Sociology	3
SO004	Cultural Anthropology	3
Total Prerequisites		24
Major Requirements		Units
Upper-division courses in History, Political Science, Sociology, or Economics: At least 12 of the 24 upper-division units must fall within one of the four areas of History, Political Science, Sociology, or Economics. At least three upper-division units must be taken in each of the other three areas (total nine units). The final three upper-division units of the required 24 may be taken in any of these four areas or in upper-division Psychology.		24
Total Major Requirements		24
Other Degree Requirements* and General Electives * Other degree requirements include Core Curriculum Requirements and General Degree Requirements (e.g., Career Development, U.S. History).		76
Total Unit Requirement		124