This program may involve interdisciplinary study that includes material that crosses departmental lines. Occasionally, the program involves fields not regularly offered at the college.
SSCI 102 Advanced Placement Human Geography
Students earning a score of 4 or 5 on the Advanced Placement Human Geography exam will receive credit for this course. This course is counted as a transfer credit toward satisfaction of the social science breadth/discover. Requirements met: Social Science Breadth/Discover.
SSCI 120 Social Science Statistics
Basic social science statistics used to summarize data, describe relationships between variables, and make inferences from samples to estimate population parameters. Discussion of theory of probability and probability distributions, hypothesis testing, and exploration of computer packages. Preliminary to methods courses and some upper-level courses in business administration, economics, psychology, and sociology. May not be taken by students who have completed Mathematics 120 or equivalent. Requirements met: Quantitative Competency (pre-Fall 2019). (Each fall and spring)
SSCI 250 Intermediate Topics in Social Science
Introductory courses on materials that cross-departmental and divisional lines or involve fields not regularly offered at the college. May be repeated when topic varies. Requirements met: Social Sciences Breadth/Discover.
SSCI 260 Intermediate Directed Study in Social Science
Student investigation of topic of interest working in collaboration with a faculty member resulting in significant oral and written work. See On-Campus Learning Opportunities for more information. PREQ: Freshman January term or Sophomore standing. Special permission required. Offered in variable course credit from 0.25-1.00.
SSCI 350 Advanced Topics in Social Science
Advanced courses on materials which cross-departmental and divisional lines or involve fields not regularly offered at the college. May be repeated when topic varies.
SSCI 360/460 Advanced Directed Study in Social Science
Student investigation of topic of interest related to the major or minor working in collaboration with a faculty member resulting in significant oral and written work. See On-Campus Learning Opportunities for more information. PREQ: Junior or Senior standing. Special permission required. Offered for variable course credit from 0.25-1.00.
SSCI 490 Independent Study in Social Science
Student-driven independent work to produce a high-quality body of work such as paper, report, art project, etc. See On-Campus Learning Opportunities for more information. PREQ: Junior or Senior standing. Special permission required. Offered in variable course credit from 0.25-1.00.