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Social Science Programs
College of Social Sciences
LUZ GONZALEZ, Dean
Social Science Building, Room 108
559.278.3013
www.fresnostate.edu/socsci/
Social Sciences Legal Studies Certificate
Secondary Teaching Credential in Social Sciences
Social Sciences
Requirements for majors in the various departments are listed in the respective program descriptions. In addition, the College of Social Sciences offers the following programs and courses.
Social Sciences Legal Studies Certificate
Within the framework stated above and with the approval of the social science adviser, courses may be selected that provide an appropriate foundation for the study of law.
A detailed description of the prelaw program is available from the advisers in the Department of Criminology and the Department of Political Science. Students should be aware that without advisement, successful completion of this program is impossible.
The certificate is jointly offered by the Department of Political Science and the Department of Criminology. Refer to the department pages for contact information.
Secondary Teaching Credential in Social Sciences
The 63-unit Subject Matter Program (SMP) in Social Sciences may be completed while earning a bachelor's degree in any area of study. Undergraduate students beginning their SMP should be advised, however, that a bachelor's degree is recommended in economics, geography, history, or political science for those intending to teach secondary social studies. These areas of study are recommended because they most closely parallel the social sciences requirements.
Part I. Required Core
Ten courses (30 units)
All of the following courses are required: HIST
4, 11, 12,
20, 21,
187; GEOG
4; PLSI 1, 2;
ECON 165
Part II. Depth
Nine courses (27units)
Select one course from each of the following groups (A-I):
(A) HIST 151, 171,
172
(B) HIST 173, 174,
175
(C) HIST 159, 166,
176, 178,
183
(D) HIST 111, 112,
122, 125
(E) HIST 132, 133,
143
(F) HIST 114, 157,
160, 162,
192
(G) GEOG 127, 161,
166, 178,
(H) PLSI 103, 140,
151, 153,
154, 171
(I) ECON 101, 110
Part III. Breadth
Two courses (6 units)
Select one course from two different disciplines (J-N):
(J) AFRS 135
(K) ANTH 115
(L) CLAS 100, 152
(M) SOC 122, 157,
165, 169
(N) WS 103, 148
Credential candidates should consult the social science credential adviser as early in their programs as possible. A detailed list of the teaching credential program is available from Social Sciences, Room 129A and from Social Sciences, Room 101.
COURSES
SSCI 16. Global Studies: Introduction (3
units)
Introduction to a range of topics to enhance literacy for global awareness.
Includes an interdisciplinary approach, concentration on human diversity,
and attention to historic, political, legal, economic, sociological, anthropological,
and geographic issues. Fulfills lower-division requirement for Global Awareness
Certificates.
SSCI 110. California Studies (3 units)
Prerequisites: G.E. Foundation and Breadth Area D. Origins and development
of California as a unique cultural area; relationships over time among geography
and natural resources, human populations and cultures, political institutions,
economic pursuits, and land use practices; distinctive architecture, arts,
and literature; and socioeconomic patterns, processes, and trends. G. E.
Integration ID. FS
SSCI 150T. Topics in the Social Sciences
(1-3; max total 3 units)
Discussion and analysis of current topics in the social sciences with an
interdisciplinary focus and structure. Topics will be rotated. FS
SSCI 180. Diversity in the U.S. (3 units)
Prerequisites: G.E. Foundation and Breadth Area D. Interdisciplinary course
designed for the four-year liberal studies major. Integrates historical,
sociological, political, cultural, and ethnic aspects of American culture.
Historical developments and immigration patterns, race, class, gender issues,
and demographic and statistical analysis of local and regional education
trends. G. E. Multicultural/International MI. FS
SSCI 185. Internship (1-6; max total 6 units)
Prerequisite: upper-division or graduate standing; permission of instructor.
Supervised work experience in the applied aspects of the social science
disciplines. Hours to be arranged. CR/NC grading only. FS
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