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Social Sciences, B.S.


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Major Requirements


All of the requirements for the degree are the same as those listed for the bachelor of arts program except that MATH 170 (3 hours) is required; a foreign language is not required; and electives are increased by 3 hours.

Curriculum Guide for Social Sciences B.S. Degree


Freshman Year


Fall Semester (Hours 15)


  • P3 History Credits: (3)
  • C5 Physical & Biological Sciences Credits: (3)
  • 190 Series First Year Seminar Credits: (3)
  • JS 101 Jumpstart Credits: (0)

Spring Semester (Hours 18)


  • P1 Social Sciences Credits: (3)
  • C5 Physical & Biological Sciences Credits: (3)

Sophomore Year


Fall Semester (Hours 15)


  • Social Sciences I Intro Credits: (3)
  • P1 Social Sciences Credits: (3)
  • P4 Humanities Credits: (3)

Spring Semester (Hours 18)


  • General Elective Credits: (3)
  • Social Sciences I Intro Credits: (3)
  • Social Sciences II Intro Credits: (3)
  • P5 Fine & Performing Arts Credits: (3)
  • Minor Credits: (6)

Junior Year


Fall Semester (Hours 15)


  • General Elective Credits: (3)
  • Social Sciences II Intro Credits: (3)
  • Major Jr-Sr Elective Credits: (3)
  • P6 Jr-Sr World Cultures Credits: (3)
  • Minor Credits: (3)

Spring Semester (Hours 17)


  • General Elective Credits: (3)
  • Major Jr-Sr Elective Credits: (6)
  • Minor Credits: (6)
  • General Elective Credits: (2)

Graduation Fee


After earning ninety hours, the student must file an application form with the Dean after paying a $30 graduation fee to the University Cashier.

Senior Year


Fall Semester (Hours 15)


  • Major Jr-Sr Elective Credits: (9)
  • Minor Credits: (3)
  • General Elective Credits: (3)

Spring Semester (Hours 15)


  • Major Jr-Sr Elective Credits: (9)
  • Minor Credits: (3)
  • General Elective Credits: (3)

Total Hours for Degree: 128


Additional Information

  1. Total Hours of Pre-requisites: 3 HOURS OF MATH 170
  2. Students may finish earlier if they attend summer school at WCU or another approved institution.

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