Program Contact: R.A. Oldenburg (Coordinator)

The Interdisciplinary Social Sciences program, leading to the B.A. degree, is for students desiring broad exposure to the social sciences. A normal program includes 30-36 sh of social science coursework. Several areas of emphasis are available. Coursework for these specializations is drawn from anthropology, economics, geography, history, political science, psychology, social work, and sociology.

A Pre-Civil Service Specialization prepares students for civil service employment. A Pre-Law Specialization prepares students for law school. Both specializations emphasize political science.

Psychology is the primary discipline for the Pastoral Specialization which is designed for those planning to enter a formal ministerial program or to become otherwise involved in church activities. Emphasis is on preparation for administrative and helping roles.

Students interested in obtaining certification to teach this subject area in secondary education need to contact an advisor in this department and in Teacher Education Student Services (Building 85, Room 113) to carefully plan the course work to satisfy degree and some teacher certification requirements. A degree in this major is required for participation in the approved teacher education program and for other certification options.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
In addition to general University requirements and General Studies requirements, students seeking the B.A. in Interdisciplinary Social Sciences must meet the requirements listed below.

Consult with your academic advisor for courses which may satisfy both the General Studies requirement and common prerequisites.

Course descriptions are listed alphabetically by prefix at Course Listings/Descriptions.

General Studies (36 sh)
For additional information see the General Studies section of this catalog.

Common Prerequisites (6 sh)
State mandated common prerequisites must be completed prior to graduation, but are not required for admission to the program.

Two introductory courses in social science. Recommend 1000/2000 level courses required in specializations.

Lower Division Electives (18-24 sh)
Sufficient 1000/2000 level electives to complete at least 60 semester hours in the lower division. Current UWF students may use elective courses at any level (1000-4999) to meet this elective requirement.

The General Specialization requires a 36 sh program spread across three social sciences, with a minimum of 9 sh in each discipline. It also requires one course in each of the eight social sciences at either the lower or upper division level, a methods of research course in one of the three disciplines, and successful completion of SYA 3451 or STA 2023.

Major (30 sh)

Major-Related (0 sh)

Upper Division Electives (30 sh)
Sufficient 3000/4000 level electives to meet UWF's requirement of 48 semester hours in the upper division or completion of all departmental requirements at the 3000/4000 level, whichever is greater.

Major (30 sh)

Major-Related (15 sh)

Upper Division Electives (15 sh)
Sufficient 3000/4000 level electives to meet UWF's requirement of 48 semester hours in the upper division or completion of all departmental requirements at the 3000/4000 level, whichever is greater.

Major (30 sh)

Major-Related (15 sh)

Upper Division Electives (15 sh)
Sufficient 3000/4000 level electives to meet UWF's requirement of 48 semester hours in the upper division or completion of all departmental requirements at the 3000/4000 level, whichever is greater.

Designed for students with career or occupational goals calling for greater flexibility than offered by the General Specialization, the Special Option requires 24-27 sh in two social sciences (minimum of 9 sh in each) and 9-12 sh in related courses outside the social sciences, for a total of 36 sh. Students must complete at least one course in research methods, data analysis, statistics, or an equivalent.