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Applied Social Science, B.S. 4-year sequences:
Introduction
The Applied Social Science degree at UW-Stout is designed to provide graduates with both marketable jobs skills and the flexibility to adapt to the rapidly changing nature of U.S. society. The degree has four major emphases providing students with 1) social science theoretical perspectives, 2) a solid knowledge base in the social sciences and history, 3) the ability to apply critical thinking skills to creatively solve practical problems in the social, economic and political arenas, and 4) strong leadership and interpersonal skills in an increasingly diverse and changing workforce. Having both social science theoretical perspectives and a solid foundation in social science knowledge, students will be able to apply critical and creative thinking skills to successfully problem solve in their future employment fields. Upon completion of their Applied Social Science degree, students will have skills in data collection, evaluation and analysis, presentation, and problem solving.
The program is interdisciplinary and provides breadth of knowledge through coursework in the areas of economics, history, political science, geography, psychology, anthropology, and sociology. It offers depth of knowledge by giving students the opportunity to select a concentration in an area of social science with additional, upper-level courses. It also offers students an opportunity to enhance their broad knowledge in the social sciences through completion of a complementary applied minor or by completing additional applied coursework, in preparation for employment in areas such as environmental analysis, global studies, human resources and other services. Students must receive a minimum grade of 2.0 or “C-“in all Professional Core and Social Science Concentration courses.
Program Objectives
Goal 1: Knowledge Base in the Social Sciences and History
SLO 1: Students will demonstrate a breadth of understanding of the theories, perspectives, and findings of the social sciences and history.
1a: Students will be able to articulate an in-depth understanding of the fields in their concentration
Goal 2: Inter-Disciplinary Learning
SLO 2: Students will synthesize methods and theories from multiple disciplinary perspectives to analyze social and historical issues, problems, and/or questions.
Goal 3: Context
SLO 3: Students will understand social issues in global and historical context.
Goal 4: Professional Communication Skills
SLO 4: Students will be proficient in oral, written, and visual communication skills.
Goal 5: Research Methodology
SLO 5: Students will design appropriate applied social science and/or historical research and collect appropriate qualitative, quantitative, and/or primary source data to execute the design.
Goal 6: Data and Primary Source Analysis
SLO 6: Students will demonstrate professional qualitative, quantitative, and historical data analysis skills.
Goal 7: Application
SLO 7: Students will use social science and historical knowledge, research, and analysis skills to address social problems.
SLO 8: Students will demonstrate an ability to make policy and practice recommendations and use knowledge and skills to address problems in professional settings (business, non-profit, government, education, etc…).
Goal 8: Technology
SLO 9: Students will demonstrate an ability to use appropriate technology and software to gather social science and history literature and to collect and analyze data.
Goal 9: Diversity and Inclusion
SLO 10: Students will understand the value of diversity and inclusion of diverse populations, use social science and history to understand inequalities and issues of diversity, and use skills to work for more equitable workplaces and society.
Goal 10: Professional and Research Ethics
SLO 11: Students will demonstrate and practice appropriate ethical conduct.
General Requirements
Bachelor of Science Degree
| Total for graduation |
120 credits |
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| Stout Core |
40 credits |
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| Professional Core |
36 credits |
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| Concentration |
24 credits |
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| Applied Area or Minor |
20 credits |
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