ISS Program Mission

USF St. Petersburg’s Interdisciplinary Social Science (ISS) program is intended to provide students a broad grounding in the social sciences while creating opportunities to explore selected disciplines in more depth. The program emphasizes critical analysis of social issues, introduces students to a variety of paradigms and perspectives with which to frame social problems, gives students the opportunity to explore the research process, exposes students to a variety of methodologies, and emphasizes effective writing. The program provides a measure of flexibility and allows students to design a rigorous course of study built around at least two disciplinary interests.

 THE ISS PROGRAM IN BRIEF

All ISS majors shall complete a total of at least 42 credit hours distributed as follows:

9 credit hours of core courses intended to provide a foundation for interdisciplinary study:

24 credit hours in two cognate or special interest areas (at least 12 credit hours in each cognate area) Cognate area requirements

9 credit hours of special electives intended to provide a more comprehensive understanding of social issues.