Using the range of social sciences to gain knowledge of social institutions and human interactions within our society.

Social Sciences:
Students must successfully complete a minimum of six (6) semester hours of approved course work in the social sciences. Courses in the social sciences shall involve those disciplines which study the social life of human groups, individuals within societies and the consequences of human behavior. Such courses will give students an understanding of the theories, underlying assumptions and methods used to examine the behavior and interactions of people within societies, and interactions between societies. Courses will provide students with an appreciation of how the disciplines of social science can provide an understanding of contemporary life and the broader human experience.

The learning outcome goals for Social Sciences include:

• Students will demonstrate knowledge of the methods that social scientists use to investigate the human condition and to formulate basic questions about the nature of social organizations and institutions.
• Students will demonstrate knowledge about the role played by factors such as race, age, gender, ethnicity, economic status, environment, etc., in influencing human social interaction.
• Students will demonstrate awareness of the ethical dimensions of human behavior and the formation of social, cultural and /or religious values.

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