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Gain the critical thinking skills needed to examine, question, and dissect social inequities through theoretical, applied, and hands-on experience in disciplines across the social sciences in our Social Policy & Civic Engagement (SPCE) program.
Guided by faculty experts, you will gain valuable experience in the practice and knowledge of policy analysis, public service, and community engagement, so that you can pursue your passion in vast offerings of career roles in government and non-governmental organizations, policy analysis, community engagement, and broader forms of public and human services.
Course Requirement Definitions:
Elective Requirement: Additional courses necessary to earn enough credits for a degree outside of Major and STAGE requirements.
First Year Seminar (FYS): Introductory course to the academic experience, emphasizing the skills necessary for academic success.
Major Requirement: Courses are core to this major and are subject matter-specific.
Stage Requirement: Courses are part of our STAGE General Education program, and must be taken to earn a degree. Learn more here>
Fall One – first year
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| SPCE/SOC 102 | Introduction to Social Problems Major Core Requirement | 3 CR |
| Breadth & Proficiency 1 | Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| STAC 101 | Elective Requirement | 1 CR |
| FYS 101 | First Year Seminar Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| WRT 101 | Academic Writing I Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| Elective 1 | Free Elective Requirement | 3 CR |
| 16 FALL CREDITS |
Spring One – first year
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 110 | Statistical Analysis for Social Science Major Core Requirement | 3 CR |
| Foundation Course | Scientific Reasoning Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| Breadth & Proficiency 2 | Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| Breadth & Proficiency 3 | Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| WRT 102 | Academic Writing II Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| STAC 102 | Elective Requirement | 1 CR |
| 16 SPRING CREDITS |
Fall Two – sophomore
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| HIST 207 or HRSJ 201 | Major Core Requirement | 3 CR |
| Breadth & Proficiency 4 | Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| Major Elective | Course from Inequality & Discrimination | 3 CR |
| Elective 2 | Free Elective Requirement | 3 CR |
| Elective 3 | Free Elective Requirement | 3 CR |
| STAC 201 | Elective Requirement | 1 CR |
| 16 FALL CREDITS |
Spring Two – sophomore
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| POLS 205 | Introduction to Public Policy Major Core Requirement | 3 CR |
| Major Elective | Course from Policy & Governance | 3 CR |
| Elective 4 | Free Elective Requirement | 3 CR |
| Elective 5 | Free Elective Requirement | 3 CR |
| Elective 6 | Free Elective Requirement | 3 CR |
| 15 SPRING CREDITS |
Fall three – junior
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| SPCE/SOC 312 | Theorizing Injustices Major Core Requirement | 3 CR |
| Major Elective | Course from Inequality & Discrimination | 3 CR |
| Elective 7 | Free Elective Requirement | 3 CR |
| Elective 8 | Free Elective Requirement | 3 CR |
| Gateway Course 1 | Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| 15 FALL CREDITS |
Spring three – junior
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Elective | Historical & Religious Reformations | 3 CR |
| Major Elective | Course from Policy & Governance | 3 CR |
| Gateway Course II | Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| Elective 9 | Free Elective Requirement | 3 CR |
| Elective 10 | Free Elective Requirement | 3 CR |
| 15 SPRING CREDITS |
Fall four – senior
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| SPCE 405: Research Seminar | Major Core Requirement | 3 CR |
| Gateway Course III | Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| Elective 11 | Free Elective Requirement | 3 CR |
| Elective 12 | Free Elective Requirement | 3 CR |
| Elective 13 | Free Elective Requirement | 3 CR |
| 15 FALL CREDITS |
Spring Four – senior
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Elective | Historical & Religious Formations | 3 CR |
| Civic Engagement Experience | Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| Elective 14 | Free Elective Requirement | 3 CR |
| Elective 15 | Free Elective Requirement | 3 CR |
| Elective 16 | Free Elective Requirement | 3 CR |
| 15 SPRING CREDITS |