Social SciencesDegrees and Programs
- Bachelor of Arts, Social Sciences, with specializations in three of the following disciplines of study: Anthropology, Communication Studies, Criminal Justice, Economics, Ethnic Studies, Geography, History, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology
- A Single Subject Matter Preparation Program in Social Sciences is available for aspiring teachers.
- Concentrations: Those majoring in Social Sciences can complete their concentration in International Studies or Urban and Community Studies.
What you can earn
- Social Services Specialist, $55,000
- Social Services Case Manager, $36,000
- Social Studies Teacher, $59,000
Our Faculty
Social Sciences instructors consist of professors from the variety of disciplines that are part of the Social Sciences major.
The Social Sciences Program Coordinator is Sheila Younkin.
About The College
Central to the mission of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences is fostering an appreciation and understanding of the value of lifelong intellectual pursuit. The College is committed to a liberal arts curriculum that broadens the mind and encourages students to become active, engaged, compassionate participants in our diverse global society.
The college offers 16 majors and 23 minors at the undergraduate level in addition to fi ve degrees and one certifi cate program offered at the graduate level.
The Social Sciences program consists of courses in anthropology, commu nication studies, criminal justice, economics, ethnic studies, geography, history, political sci ence, psychology, and sociology. The program offers a variety of courses dealing with human interaction in the past and present, and acquaints students with con temporary social problems, their causes, and potential solutions.
Where can a Social Sciences degree take you? Your exposure to several disciplines opens several possible career paths, including: Advertising, marketing, sales, research, social work, journalism, politics, psychology, teaching, business and finance, government, and criminal justice.
Interesting classes you might take
- Research and Information Literacy
- Introduction to the Social Science Methodology
- Cooperative Education
- Social Sciences Interdisciplinary Seminar
- Teaching Social Studies
Course Spotlight
SSCI 4961: Teaching Social Studies
Designed for students who intend to become junior or senior high school teachers. Students will learn a variety of exciting strategies and techniques for teaching history, government, and politics.
SSCI 4961: Teaching Social Studies
Designed for students who intend to become junior or senior high school teachers. Students will learn a variety of exciting strategies and techniques for teaching history, government, and politics.
What you can learn
- To understand and explore the complexity of human interaction across time and place
- To recognize significant developments and emerging trends in the social sciences
- To develop the skills of critical and expository writing, and techniques of effective presentations
Contact Information
CSU Stanislaus
Social Sciences
Bizzini Hall, Room 108
One University Circle
Turlock, CA 95382
Social Sciences
Bizzini Hall, Room 108
One University Circle
Turlock, CA 95382