If you are a student that follows a different catalog year, see your department chair or the Office of Academic Records. Dickinson State University • • • Social Sciences

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

Faculty: Meier – Chair, Cummisk, Doherty, Fernsler, Medlar, Quijano, Roshau, Taylor

Objectives
A course of study in the Social Sciences at Dickinson State University will help each student to know and appreciate the heritage of world civilizations and the United States. Students will critically analyze and evaluate possible solutions to problems; learn the materials and methodologies necessary for successful teaching, graduate study and professional development; prepare for a wide variety of careers in both the private and public sectors of the economy; actively participate in the social and political affairs of the United States and the world community; develop a lifelong interest in the social sciences; and communicate about social issues in a creative and informed manner.

Majors

Minors

Bachelor of Science in Education degrees require General Education, a major, a minor, Professional Education, and electives to equal a minimum of 128 semester hours.

Bachelor of Arts degrees require General Education, a major, a minor, a foreign language, and electives to equal a minimum of 128 semester hours.

The Bachelor of Science in Education composite major in Social Science and the Bachelor of Arts composite major in Social Science do not require a minor.

The Bachelor of Science in Education degree in history requires a minor and twelve semester hours of study in one other social science areas (economics, geography, or political science).