SSC - Social Science

Course introduces the social sciences by examining the individual’s role in Modern Societies, using an interdisciplinary approach. Content explores perspectives of two or more of the following disciplines: history, economics, sociology, anthropology, psychology and/or political science.

Course introduces concepts and issues regarding race and ethnicity within and beyond the United States, and through a critical and interdisciplinary approach, studies their impact on society. Topics include identity and group affiliation; historical formation of racial categories and the emergence of the field of ethnic studies; issues of power and privilege; the connection between race, class, gender and sexuality; immigration and imperialism; theories of "whiteness"; and race and education.

Course provides interdisciplinary examination of global studies and of global interdependence in the modern age and introduces students to various disciplines within the social sciences and the distinct perspectives and approaches used by social scientists in seeking to understand the process of globalization. Content includes examination of historical, ecological, cultural, technological and political-economic global developments. Course focuses on perspectives and methodologies from two or more of the following social science disciplines: history, economics, sociology, anthropology, psychology, and/or political science.

Course explores selected Latin American cultures and civilizations. Content includes historical background, with focus upon contemporary issues. Course also explores the history, migration experiences, and racial/ethnic experiences of different groups from Latin America in the context of transnationalism, migration, and identity formation. Multidisciplinary approach uses perspectives from two or more of the following disciplines: history, economics, sociology, anthropology, psychology and/or political science.

Course explores current societies in China and Japan. Content focus is on contemporary political-economic and social issues. Multidisciplinary approach uses perspectives from two or more of the following disciplines: history, economics, sociology, anthropology, psychology and/or political science.

Course introduces social science research. Content includes research design, methodology, simple statistical analysis of data and interpretation of empirical social data. Students will learn and practice different social science research methods.

Course examines the history and contemporary landscape of major issues currently facing the United States and other nations of the world. Various social-scientific perspectives are considered in the study of these global topics, including socioeconomic, political, cultural and others. The content focuses on perspectives and methodologies from two or more of the social science disciplines. Course has a different focus and/or scope from other courses currently offered in the department and may be taken for credit up to four times on different topics.