Social Studies (BS) Psychology
2024-2025
Bachelor of Science
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120
Mankato
People and Cultures
Program Requirements
Major Restricted Electives
Courses must be widely distributed from the social sciences and history OUTSIDE the area of concentration and/or from the interdisciplinary programs of Ethnic Studies, Gender & Women Studies and Urban Studies. Students are encouraged to take a mixture of courses reflecting a global and multicultural understanding. - Choose 26 Credit(s). * 17 credits must be upper-division
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Students should enroll in SOST 299, Individual Study in the subsequent semester to declaring the social studies non-teaching major. Students will work with the social studies coordinator to define personal learning goals and objectives and begin the development of a personal learning portfolio. In the senior year, the student will take SOST 499, Individual Study. - Choose 1 - 14 Credit(s).
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Emphasis Restricted Electives
Psychology - Choose 24 Credit(s). 15 of the 24 credits must be upper-division courses.
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Policies
Admission
Admission to the major is granted by the program. Students enrolling in SOST 450 (KSP Level 3) must be admitted to the Social Studies program, a process in addition to admission to the KSP Program. Admission to the Social Studies teaching program is limited. Preference for admission to the program is given to students who have a 3.0 GPA and how have been involved in global, multicultural, civic and/or community service experiences. Students are encouraged to work closely with the Director of Social Studies Education to prepare for admission into the KSP and SoST programs.
GPA Policy
A grade of “C” or better is required in all courses in the major.
P/N Grading Policy
No more than 12 credits may be taken P/N.
