PROVIDENCE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE

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1 SOCIAL SCIENCE Academic Staff Dennis Hiebert, Ph.D., University of Manitoba, Program Coordinator Val Hiebert, Ph.D. (Cand.), University of Western Sydney Morgan Mulenga, Ph.D., University of Ottawa Program Content The subject matter of the social sciences is people all human thoughts and actions in life, all human experiences and expressions of life. The social scientific method of studying people is empirical, combining both logic and systematic observation, in contrast to the humanities. We stand on the shoulders of all great thinkers, scientists and actors who have shaped human cultures, and are accountable to them, to our contemporaries, and to future generations. Anthropology is the scientific study of people in the context of their whole culture, society, and history, and the collective forces that shape human life and behaviour. Psychology is the scientific study of what happens within the individual person, his or her mental and emotional processes, and other internal sources of human life and behaviour. Sociology is the scientific study of what happens between two or more people, the social structures and norms of groups and society, and other external influences on human life and behaviour. Program Description The study of Social Science enables students to develop their critical understandings and appreciations of human nature, interaction, and culture through the examination of social scientific theories, the use of social scientific methods, and the analysis of social scientific data. This program is designed to equip students with a broad understanding of human life and relationships, an awareness of methods, topics, and trends in the social sciences, and an advanced ability to think analytically, critically, and creatively. Program Outcomes Graduates with a B.A. in Social Science are better equipped to: 1. Understand people, culture and society, both in the terms of the human condition in which they live and the human experience of life. 2. Characterize the various methods and theoretical perspectives of the social sciences in contrast to the humanities. 3. Demonstrate knowledge of differing approaches to the integration of Christian perspectives and the social sciences, and skill in its practice. 4. Articulate how individuals, groups and societies emerge, function and change in everyday life. 5. Summarize and evaluate important human ideas and issues from an informed Christian worldview. 6. Interpret their own human experience, and thereby enhance self-understanding, for the purpose of attaining more enlightened and satisfying human experience. 7. Display an appreciation of, and commitment to, the common good and well-being of human life. 8. Go on to graduate education in the social sciences, without being limited to one particular discipline. 9. Pursue careers in any vocation that works with people, such as social services, educations, counselling, social work, social research, civil service, public administration, journalism, community affairs and law.

2 Program Requirements Students may choose from a 3-year Social Science Major, a 4-year Social Science (Advanced) Major or a 4-year Social Science (Honours) Major. Each Social Science Major is comprised of a double concentration (2 x 15 hours) in any two of Anthropology, Psychology, or Sociology, plus specified social science courses, plus the general requirements for all Providence University College Bachelor of Arts degree programs. The three levels of Social Science Majors are specified as follows: Social Science Major (3 years / 90 credit hours) Social Sciences (36 credit hours) 15 credit hour social science concentration 15 credit hour social science concentration Arts and Sciences (15 credit hours) 6 credit hours of Humanities Students must take sufficient open electives to ensure they complete a minimum of 90 credit hours overall. Admission Requirement A grade of C or better in any 3 hour course in each of the two Social Sciences selected as concentrations Graduation Requirement 2.0 GPA or higher Social Science Advanced Major (4 years / 120 credit hours) The Advanced Major adds to the Major an additional methods course and more humanities, social sciences, and open electives in a fourth year of study. It includes an optional Internship Track. Policies and procedures for the Internship are available from the Program Coordinator.

3 Social Sciences (39 credit hours) SSC: Qualitative Research or SSC: Statistics for the Behavioural and Social Sciences Arts and Sciences (33 credit hours) 12 credit hours of Humanities from Anthropology, English Literature, History, Mathematics, Music, Philosophy, Psychology, Science, Sociology, or Theatre Internship Track Reduction of: 6 credit hours of the 12 Humanities credits required 9 credits hours of the 12 Arts & Sciences elective credits required Replaced with: 3 credit hours in one of: Readings in Psychology Readings in Sociology Readings in Anthropology 12 credit hours in HUM/SSC: Internship Students must take sufficient open electives to ensure they complete a minimum of 120 credit hours overall. Admission Requirement A grade of C or better in any 3 hour course in each of the two Social Sciences selected as concentrations

4 Graduation Requirement 2.0 GPA or higher Social Science (Honours) Major (4 years/120 credit hours) The Honours Major adds to the Advanced Major more upper level courses, a major research project (honours thesis), and a higher GPA requirement. As such, it offers graduation with greater distinction, and better preparation for graduate studies. Social Sciences (39 credit hours) SSC: Qualitative Research or SSC: Statistics for the Behavioural and Social Sciences Arts and Sciences (36 credit hours) 12 credit hours of Humanities 6 credit hours of upper level electives from Anthropology, English Literature, History, Mathematics, Music, Philosophy, Psychology, Science, Sociology, or Theatre 6 credit hours of HUM/SSC: Honours Thesis Students must take sufficient open electives to ensure they complete a minimum of 120 credit hours overall. Admission requirements 45 hours of accumulated academic credit, with 18 hours in Arts and Sciences, including 6 hours of introductory courses in each of the two social sciences selected as concentrations 3.0 GPA or higher Graduation requirement 3.0 GPA or higher

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