Undergraduate Bulletin - Illinois Institute of Technology

Social Sciences
Social Sciences
At IIT, the social sciences disciplines include economics,
anthropology, sociology, political science, and some aspects
of psychology. These disciplines each focus on a complementary
set of methods, theories, and knowledge that
allow us to enlarge our understanding of social systems
and behaviors. The Social Sciences undergraduate degree
allows students to explore and use “S” designated courses
from all these fields to meet their major requirements for
graduation. The degree provides students with a unique
opportunity for interdisciplinary training in the sciences.
Nuanced understandings of social systems and behaviors
are highly desired in many types of professions such as
law, journalism, public administration, science, business,
medicine, planning, politics, and consulting.
There are six core courses and six electives required within
the social sciences major, including a senior seminar or
“capstone course” in which students will produce a research
paper or other project that demonstrates their interests
and skills to potential employers and/or graduate
schools.
Social sciences majors are required to complete 39 credits
in the social sciences plus an approved course in statistics.
Additional courses may be required to prepare students for
professional training and for entrance to fields such as law
and medicine.
Bachelor of Science in Social Sciences
Required Courses
Credit Hours
Mathematics Requirements 6
Two courses at the level of MATH 119 or above including PSYC 203 or BUS 221
Humanities and Social Sciences Requirements 21
For general education requirements, see page 25.
Natural Sciences Requirements 11
For general education requirements, see page 25.
Computer Science Requirement 2
CS 105
Introduction to the Profession 3
PS/SOC 100
Sociology Requirements 18
PS/SOC 209, PS/SOC 210, SOC 490 plus three of the five following options:
(1) ANTH 200
(2) ECON 151 or ECON 152
(3) PS 202
(4) PSYC 221 or 222
(5) SOC 200 or SOC 203
Social Sciences Electives 18
Free Electives 42
Interprofessional Projects 6
Total Hours 127
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