The Social Sciences Division encompasses the history, theory, and investigation of societies, systems, regions, groups and individuals. These are central concerns of the departments of African American Studies; Anthropology; Economics; Geography; History; International Relations; Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Studies; Maxwell School of Citizenship; Native American Studies; Political Science; Psychology; Public Affairs; Sociology; and Women’s and Gender Studies. Hence most courses satisfying the Social Sciences Divisional Requirements come from these departments.
To complete the Divisional Requirements in the Social Sciences, you must take two courses from the list below. The Broadcast and Digital Journalism faculty recommends that its majors take at least one course in each of the following areas: Economics, History, and Political Science.
AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES
| AAS/ANT 112 |
Introduction to African American Studies |
| AAS 202 |
Caribbean Society since Independence |
| AAS/HST 213 |
Africa: Ancient Time to 1800 |
| AAS/HST 214 |
Modern Africa: 1800-Present |
| AAS/SOC 254 |
Comparative Study of American Ethnic Communities |
ANTHROPOLOGY
| ANT 111 |
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology |
| ANT/AAS 112 |
Introduction to African American Studies |
| ANT 121 |
Peoples and Cultures of the World |
| ANT 141 |
Introduction to Archaeology and Prehistory |
| ANT/HIS 145 |
Introduction to Historical Archaeology |
| ANT 249 |
Archaeology at the Movies: The Scientific Study of the Past in Popular Culture |
ECONOMICS
| ECN 101* |
Introductory Microeconomics |
| ECN 102* |
Introductory Macroeconomics |
| ECN 203* |
Economic Ideas and Issues |
| ECN/WGS 258* |
Poverty and Discrimination in America |
GEOGRAPHY
| GEO 103 |
Environment and Society |
| GEO 105* |
World Urban Geography |
| GEO 108 |
Mapping Today: Technology and Spatial Thinking |
| GEO 171* |
Human Geographies |
| GEO 203 |
Society and the Politics of Nature |
| GEO 219 |
American Diversity and Unity (Honors) |
| GEO 272 |
World Cultures |
| GEO 273 |
Geography of the World Economy: Capitalism, Inequality, Politics |
HISTORY*
| HST 101* |
American History to 1865 |
| HST 102* |
American History since 1865 |
| HST 121* |
Global History to 1750 |
| HST 122* |
Global History 1750 to Present |
| HST/ANT 145 |
Introduction to Historical Archaeology |
| HST 201 |
Research Seminar in History |
| HST/MES 208 |
Middle East since the Rise of Islam |
| HST 209 |
Modern Middle East |
| HST/AAS 213 |
Africa: Ancient Times to 1800 |
| HST/AAS 214 |
Modern Africa: 1800-Present |
| HST 222 |
History of American Sexuality |
| HST 231 |
English History (to 1688) |
| HST232 |
English History (from 1688) |
HONORS
| HNR 260* |
Topics in the Social Science Honors |
| HNR 260* |
Topics in the Social Science Honors |
LAW IN THE LIBERAL ARTS
MAXWELL SCHOOL OF CITIZENSHIP AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS
| MAX 123 |
Critical Issues for the United States |
| MAX 132 |
Global Community |
MIDDLE EASTERN STUDIES
| MES/HST 208 |
Middle East since the Rise of Islam |
NATIVE AMERICAN STUDIES
| NAT 105 |
Introduction to Native American Studies |
POLITICAL SCIENCE
| PSC 121(129)* |
American National Government and Politics (or Honors) |
| PSC 122 |
American State and Local Government and Politics |
| PSC 123* |
Comparative Government and Politics |
| PSC 124(139)* |
International Relations (or Honors) |
| PSC/PHI 125 |
Political Theory |
| PSC 141 |
Liberty and Power from the Ancient World to Modernity (offered in Florence) |
| PSC 202 |
Introduction to Political Analysis |
| PSC 215 |
The Politics of Income Inequality |
| PSC 231 |
Canadian Politics |
PSYCHOLOGY
| PSY 205(209)* |
Foundation of Human Behavior (or Honors) |
| PSY 274 |
Social Psychology (Perquisite: PSY 205 or 209) |
PUBLIC AFFAIRS
| PAF 101 |
An Introduction to the Analysis of Public Policy |
LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL AND TRANSGENDER STUDIES
| QSX 111 |
Queer Histories, Communities, and Politics |
SOCIOLOGY
| SOC 101 |
Introduction to Sociology |
| SOC 102 |
Social Problems |
| SOC/WGS 230 |
Intergroup Dialogue |
| SOC/WGS 248 |
Ethnic Inequalities and Intergroup Relationships |
| SOC/AAS 254 |
Comparative Study of American Ethnic Communites |
| SOC/WGS 281 |
Sociology of Families |
WOMEN’S AND GENDER STUDIES
| WGS 201 |
Transitional Feminist Studies |
| WGS/SOC 230 |
Intergroup Dialogue |
| WGS/SOC 248 |
Ethnic Inequalities and Intergroup Relations |
| WGS/SOC 258* |
Poverty and Discrimination in America |
| WGS/SOC 281 |
Sociology of Families |
OTHER SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES*
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
| EDU/DSP 203 |
Introduction to Inclusive Schooling |
SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT
| LLP 255 |
Introduction to the Legal System |
*Notes:
Courses listed under “Other Schools and Colleges” may be used to fulfill the Social Sciences Divisional Requirement, but they may not be counted toward the 65 creds in the College of Arts and Sciences needed for graduation unless they are cross-listed with Arts and Sciences.
Courses such as AAS/ANT 112 are cross-listed courses. You may take the course as either AAS 112 or as ANT 112. Since these are the same courses under different department prefixes, you may get credit for only one course in any cross listing.
HNR 260 may be taken (with different titles) three times for a total of nine credits. HNR courses on media topics taught by Newhouse faculty members will be counted as Public Communications credits. Check with the Newhouse Advising and Records Office if you have any questions.
HNR 360 may be taken (with different titles) three times for a total of nine credits. HNR courses on media topics taught by Newhouse faculty members will be counted as Public Communications credits. Check with the Newhouse Advising and Records Office if you have any questions.
You may receive credit for only one course in each of the following groupings:
ECN 101 or Advanced Placement Microeconomics
ECN 102, ECN 203 or Advanced Placement Macroeconomics
ECN/WGS 258 or ECN/WGS 358
HST 101 or Advanced Placement in U.S. History
HST 102 or Advanced Placement in U.S. History
HST 121 or Advanced Placement in World History
HST 122 or Advanced Placement in World History
PSC 121, PSC 129 or Advanced Placement in U.S. Government and Politics
PSC 123 or Advanced Placement in Comparative Government and Politics
PSC 124 or PSC 139
PSY 205, PSY 209 or Advanced Placement in Psychology
You may receive credit for no more than two courses in the following grouping:
GEO 105, GEO 171 or Advanced Placement in Human Geography.
IB Credit in History, awarded as HST 200, may count as six credits toward the Social Science Divisional Requirement.
The Social Sciences Division encompasses the history, theory, and investigation of societies, systems, regions, groups and individuals. These are central concerns of the departments of African American Studies; Anthropology; Economics; Geography; History; International Relations; Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Studies; Maxwell School of Citizenship; Native American Studies; Political Science; Psychology; Public Affairs; Sociology; and Women’s and Gender Studies. Hence most courses satisfying the Social Sciences Divisional Requirements come from these departments.
To complete the Divisional Requirements in the Social Sciences, you must take two courses from the list below. The Broadcast and Digital Journalism faculty recommends that its majors take at least one course in each of the following areas: Economics, History, and Political Science.
Divisional List in the Social Sciences:
AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES
AAS/ANT 112 Introduction to African American Studies
AAS 202 Caribbean Society since Independence
AAS/HST 213 Africa: Ancient Times to 1800
AAS/HST 214 Modern Africa: 1800-Present
AAS/SOC 254 Comparative Study of American Ethnic Communities
ANTHROPOLOGY
ANT 111 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
ANT/AAS 112 Introduction to African American Studies
ANT 121 Peoples and Cultures of the World
ANT 141 Introduction to Archaeology and Prehistory
ANT/HIS 145 Introduction to Historical Archaeology
ANT 249 Archaeology at the Movies: The Scientific Study of the Past in Popular Culture
ECONOMICS
ECN 101* Introductory Microeconomics
ECN 102* Introductory Macroeconomics
ECN 203* Economic Ideas and Issues
ECN/WGS 258* Poverty and Discrimination in America
GEOGRAPHY
GEO 103 Environment and Society
GEO 105* World Urban Geography
GEO 108 Mapping Today: Technology and Spatial Thinking
GEO 171* Human Geographies
GEO 203 Society and the Politics of Nature
GEO 219 American Diversity and Unity (Honors)
GEO 272 World Cultures
GEO 273 World Political Economy
HISTORY
HST 101* American History to 1865
HST 102* American History Since 1865
HST 121* Global History to 1750
HST 122* Global History 1750 to Present
HST/ANT 145 Introduction to Historical Archaeology
HST 201 Research Seminar in History
HST/MES 208 Middle East since the Rise of Islam
HST 209 Modern Middle East
HST/AAS 213 Africa: Ancient Times to 1800
HST/AAS 214 Modern Africa: 1800-Present
HST 222 History of American Sexuality
HST 231 English History (to1688)
HST 232 English History (from 1688)
HONORS*
HNR 260 Topics in the Social Sciences
HNR 360 Topics in the Social Sciences
LAW IN THE LIBERAL ARTS
LLA 201 Elements of Law
LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL AND TRANSGENDER STUDIES
QSX 111 Queer Histories, Communities, and Politics
MAXWELL SCHOOL OF CITIZENSHIP AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS
MAX 123 Critical Issues for the United States
MAX 132 Global Community
MIDDLE EASTERN STUDIES
MES/HST 208 Middle East since the Rise of Islam
MES/HST 209 Modern Middle East
NATIVE AMERICAN STUDIES
NAT 105 Introduction to Native American Studies
POLICY STUDIES
PST 101 An Introduction to the Analysis of Public Policy
POLITICAL SCIENCE
PSC 121(129)* American National Government and Politics (or Honors)
PSC 122 American State and Local Government and Politics
PSC 123* Comparative Government and Politics
PSC 124(139)* International Relations (or Honors)
PSC/PHI 125 Political Theory
PSC 141 Liberty and Power from the Ancient World to Modernity (offered in Florence)
PSC 202 Introduction to Political Analysis
PSC 215 The Politics of Income Inequality
PSC 231 Canadian Politics
PSYCHOLOGY
PSY 205 (209)* Foundations of Human Behavior (or Honors)
PSY 274 Social Psychology (Prerequisite: PSY 205 or 209)
SOCIOLOGY
SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology
SOC 102 Social Problems
SOC/WGS 230 Intergroup Dialogue
SOC/WGS 248 Ethnic Inequalities and Intergroup Relationships
SOC/AAS 254 Comparative Study of American Ethnic Communities
SOC/WGS 281 Sociology of Families
WOMEN’S AND GENDER STUDIES
WGS 201 Transnational Feminist Studies
WGS/SOC 230 Intergroup Dialogue
WGS/SOC 248 Ethnic Inequalities and Intergroup Relations
WGS/ECN 258* Poverty and Discrimination in America
WGS/SOC 281 Sociology of Families
OTHER SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES*
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
EDU/DSP 203 Introduction to Inclusive Schooling
SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT
LPP 255 Introduction to the Legal System
*Notes:
Courses listed under “Other Schools and Colleges” may be used to fulfill the Social Sciences Divisional Requirement, but they may not be counted toward the 65 credits in the College of Arts and Sciences needed for graduation unless they are cross-listed with Arts and Sciences.
Courses such as AAS/ANT 112 are cross-listed courses. You may take the course as either AAS 112 or as ANT 112. Since these are the same courses under different departmental prefixes, you may get credit for only one course in any cross-listing.
HNR 260 may be taken (with different titles) three times for a total of nine credits. HNR courses on media topics taught by Newhouse faculty members will be counted as Public Communications credits. Check with the Newhouse Advising and Records Office if you have any questions.
HNR 360 may be taken (with different titles) three times for a total of nine credits. HNR courses on media topics taught by Newhouse faculty members will be counted as Public Communications credits. Check with the Newhouse Advising and Records Office if you have any questions.
You may receive credit for only one course (or set of courses in the case of ECN 101-102) in each of the following groupings:
ECN 101 and 102, ECN 203, or Advanced Placement in Microeconomics and Macroeconomics
ECN 101 or Advanced Placement in Microeconomics
ECN 102 or Advanced Placement in Macroeconomics
ECN/WGS 258 or ECN/WGS 358
You may receive credit for only one course in each of the following groupings:
HST 101 or Advanced Placement in U.S. History
HST 102 or Advanced Placement in U.S. History
HST 121 or Advanced Placement in World History
HST 122 or Advanced Placement in World History
PSC 121, PSC 129, or Advanced Placement in U.S. Government and Politics
PSC 123 or Advanced Placement in Comparative Government and Politics
PSC 124 or PSC 139
PSY 205, PSY 209, or Advanced Placement in Psychology.
You may receive credit for no more than two courses in the following grouping:
GEO 105, GEO 171, or Advanced Placement in Human Geography.