Applied Social Science, B.S.

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Applied Social Science, B.S. 4-year sequences:

• Economics Concentration   
• History & Politics Concentration    
• Sociology & Anthropology Concentration    
• Social Studies Education Concentration  

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 includes concentrations in Economic, History and Politics, Sociology and Anthropology, and Social Studies Education. The discipline-focused concentrations provide 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. These concentrations provide both social science theoretical perspectives and a solid foundation in social science knowledge, allowing students 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 in the Economics, History and Politics, and Sociology and Anthropology concentrations must earn a minimum grade of 2.0 or “C” in all professional core and social science concentration courses.

For students who are interested in teaching, the Social Studies Teaching concentration leads to grades 4-12 licensure in Wisconsin. Students will gain an understanding of the foundations of teaching, classroom management, inclusion of student with diverse needs and learning styles, reading instruction, and assessment. They will also gain content knowledge in the social sciences (geography, economics, sociology, anthropology, political science, and psychology) and history and will be placed in area schoools as student teachers. Students in the Social Studies Teaching concentration must earn a cumulative GPA of 2.75 for graduation. Courses marked with an asterisk* require a grade point of 2.0 (“C”) or better. Courses in which a student earns less than the required 2.0 must be retaken and at least a 2.0 earned prior to student teaching.

Note: This program is designed to meet the requirements for licensure in the State of Wisconsin. If you reside outside of Wisconsin, please note that UW-Stout cannot confirm whether this program (or course) meets requirements for professional licensure in your state. Students form other states will need to contact their state regarding licensure requirements. See the following website for additional information.

General Requirements
Bachelor of Science Degree