Core Area E
Social Sciences |
12 hours |
- Students will demonstrate the ability to understand the political, social, economic, or cultural dimensions of world and American history.
- Students will demonstrate that they have developed an understanding of the political and legal processes of the U.S. and Georgia, and an understanding of the terminology of political science and U.S. politics.
- Students will demonstrate knowledge of the fundamental concepts of a discipline examining the social world.
1. World History
One required from the following two:
Survey of World History/ Civilization I |
3 |
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Survey of World History/ Civilization II |
3 |
2. American/Georgia History
One required from the following two:
United States History I (to 1865) |
3 |
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United States History II (since 1865) |
3 |
3. American/Georgia Government
The following is required:
American Government |
3 |
4. Social Science Elective Courses
One required from the following:
Introduction to Anthropology |
3 |
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Economics for Everyone |
3 |
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Principles of Macroeconomics |
3 |
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Principles of Microeconomics |
3 |
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World Geography |
3 |
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Cultural Geography |
3 |
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Intro to World Religions |
3 |
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State and Local Government |
3 |
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Introduction to General Psychology |
3 |
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Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
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Introduction to Social Problems |
3 |
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Interdisciplinary Studies in the Social sciences |
3 |
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Introduction to Global Studies |
3 |
*Students may exempt HIST 2111 or HIST 2112 by examination. If the course is exempted, however, an additional 3 hours is to be taken from Part 4 of Area E.
Overlay Requirements
US, GL, and CT Learning Goals
Effective Fall 2012, the University System of Georgia Board of Regents Policy 3.3.1 requires students new to the system to complete overlay requirements as part of the core curriculum experience. The University of West Georgia provides the following options for students to meet these requirements.
US Perspectives Requirement
Learning Outcome: Students demonstrate an understanding of the social, cultural, or political development of the people and institutions of the United States.
Courses that meet this requirement: ECON 2105, ENGL 2000, ENGL 2130, ENGL 2180, HIST 2111, HIST 2112, and MUSC 1120
Global Perspectives Requirement
Learning Outcome: Students will demonstrate an understanding of the commonalities and differences among two or more societies, nations, or cultures outside of the United States in regard to any of the following: language, literature, aesthetics, politics, economics, or social and cultural practices.
Courses that meet this requirement: ANTH 1100, ANTH 1102, ENGL 2110, HIST 1111, HIST 1112, MUSC 1110, PHIL 2010, PHIL 2030, PSYC 1101, XIDS 2301
Critical Thinking Requirement
Learning Outcome: Students will demonstrate the ability to interpret, analyze, evaluate, and explain various kinds of evidence, statements and arguments.
Courses that meet this requirement: ANTH 1100, ANTH 1102, ECON, 2106, ENGL 1102, PHIL 2010, PHIL 2020, PHIL 2030, THEA 2050, XIDS 2100, XIDS 2300
