Degree Programs and Major Program Sheets
Mission
The four social science programs at WCSU provide students with a holistic understanding and critical appreciation of the cultural, political, social, and economic elements of society. The department curriculum presents a broad-based foundation in the social sciences while offering a rich and diverse range of degree programs and options.
Program sheets:
For a list of current program sheets please visit www.wcsu.edu/academics/programsheets/macricostas-school-of-arts-and-sciences/
Bachelor of Arts (BA) Programs
(*) Meets state requirements as academic major for students seeking elementary teaching certificate. B.S. degree awarded to education students.
(**) Meets state requirements as academic major for students seeking elementary or secondary teaching certificates. B.S. degree awarded to education students. Program guide sheets for each major may also be obtained on the wall outside of Warner Hall 224.
Anthropology/Sociology (*)
The allied fields of anthropology and sociology focus on the study of social relations, transformations, and problems at local, national and global scales. Anthropology/Sociology majors cultivate critical insights and cross-cultural perspectives that are of growing importance in an interconnected world facing many human-made challenges. With rigorous training in human diversity, social change, and qualitative and quantitative research and analysis, the Anthropology/Sociology program provides excellent preparation for careers in social service and social justice work, education, public health, government, and business. Amazing new for changes are coming for FALL 2023 entering students! You’ll be able to do a standard major in Anthropology/Sociology or take up the specialized options of Social Justice & Policy, or Global Studies! Other amazing updates that will include a professionalization option with paid internships, as well as an honors option! Check back for updates! Feel free to email the department chair bandhauerc@wcsu.edu for immediate updates!
Political Science (*)
Students of political science are given an opportunity to develop a critical understanding of the political aspects of society. They are provided with a practical background for a variety of legal, government, public and social service careers, and a preparation for graduate studies in political science, as well as in related fields, such as pre-law.
Social Sciences (**)
With the BA in Social Sciences students choose from two options: Global Studies, or Social Justice & Policy. Each option offers a flexible and unique interdisciplinary opportunity where students benefit from the combined expertise of anthropologists, economists, geographers, political scientists, and sociologists in the Department of Social Sciences. Both options ground students in a skill set of scientific research methods. The interdisciplinary approach affords students socio-cultural literacy, and a global perspective, both of which equip students to thrive in diverse communities locally and internationally. With the Global Studies option, students explore both the interconnectedness of our world as well as social issues in nearly every geographic region of the globe including Africa, East Asia, South Asia, Latin American and the Caribbean, the Middle East, and the United States. With the Social Justice and Policy option, students explore and assess topical issues that grapple with inequities and injustices, and then learn to develop and implement effective policy. New for FALL 2023 entering students! The Global Studies and Social Justice & Policy options will continue to be available, but will be housed under the Anthropology/Sociology major! Check back for amazing new updates that will include a professionalization option with paid internships, as well as an honors option! Note that current majors who enter the major prior to Fall 2023 will have the option of sticking with the program as they entered it. Check back for updates! Feel free to email the department chair bandhauerc@wcsu.edu for immediate updates!
Minor Programs in the Social Sciences
For Minor Program Sheets, visit the Academics site.
Anthropology
Conflict Resolution
Cultural Resource Management (this involves archaeology and learning how to care for cultural artifacts)
Geography
International Studies
Multicultural Studies
Multicultural Studies with an African-American focus
Political Science
Sociology
Urban Studies
Women’s Studies