Aerospace Studies
Anthropology
Economics
Family and Consumer Studies
Geography
Military Science
Naval Science
Political Science
Psychology
Sociology
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Master of Philosophy1 (M.Phil.)
Master of Arts1 (M.A.)
Master of Science1 (M.S.)
Master of Public Administration1 (M.P.A.)
Master of Public Policy1
Doctor of Philosophy1 (Ph.D.)
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1This degree is offered through The Graduate School.
The College of Social and Behavioral Science
provides a liberal education by cultivating the intellect,
knowledge of humanity, and the character and quality of life
and relationships between people and their surroundings. The
college encourages students to broaden their understanding
of behavior and environment so that they may participate
reasonably and responsibly in contemporary society. Graduate
programs offer liberal learning and professional training to
prepare candidates as highly competent specialists in
selected disciplines.
The B.A. and B.S. degrees are offered in the
departments of Anthropology, Economics, Family and
Consumer Studies, Geography, Political Science,
Psychology, and Sociology. Environmental Studies and
Gender Studies offers the B.A. and B.S. degree in the
college. For information, see Environmental Studies in
the Courses section of this catalog.
The following academic minors are offered by the college:
aerospace studies, anthropology, campaign management,
consumer and community studies, economics, geography, human
development and family studies, military science, naval
science, psychology, sociology, and gender studies.
Requirements for academic minors may be obtained from the
respective departments.
The college also offers the interdisciplinary social
science degree (requirements described below). Teaching
majors are available in geography.
In addition, the social science composite teaching major
is offered. Details are available in the college dean's
office, located in 205 Orson Spencer Hall. This major is
specifically designed for students planning to teach social
studies at the secondary level. It provides sufficient
academic subject course work to enable teachers to obtain a
Utah basic certification in secondary education, with
qualifications to teach across the social studies curriculum
including four "Utah Core Curriculum" subject areas: history,
economics, geography, and political science. In addition, students must meet
teacher certification requirements by taking course work
through the College of Education. For more information,
contact the Education Advising Center, Graduate School of
Education, 226 Milton Bennion Hall, 581-7789.
Graduate degrees are offered through the following
departments: Anthropology (M.S., M.A., Ph.D.); Economics
(M.S., M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D.); Family and Consumer Studies
(M.S.); Geography (M.S., M.A., Ph.D.); Political Science
(M.S., M.A., M.P.A., Ph.D.); Psychology (M.S., M.A., Ph.D.);
and Sociology (M.S., M.A., Ph.D.). Details of these graduate
programs are contained in the Bulletin of the University of
Utah, The Graduate School. Admission requirements are
outlined in the Graduate Information section of this
catalog. See also departmental listings in the Courses
section of this catalog. For information regarding the
Master of Public Policy (M.P.P), please contact the Dean's
office at 581-8620. |
To qualify for graduation from the college, a candidate for
the B.A. or B.S. degree must major in one of the
degree-producing departments of the college and meet general
University requirements. The following guidelines apply to
all undergraduate majors in the college:
1. Up to 24 credit hours in courses in aerospace
studies, military science, and naval science may be
counted toward graduation.
2. Candidates for the B.A. degree must satisfy the
University requirement for competence in a foreign language.
3. Candidates for the B.S. degree must satisfy the
University requirement for competence in mathematics.
4. All candidates for baccalaureate degrees are required
to complete allied course work in one or more fields
totaling not less than 12 credit hours and meeting the
approval of the major department.
5. Candidates must be counseled regarding their degree
program in accordance with the counseling requirements of
their major department.
6.Teaching major candidates must be counseled by their
major department in the college. Contact the Education
Advising Center, Graduate School of Education, 226 Milton
Bennion Hall, 581-7789, for specific education requirements.
See also Education elsewhere in this section of the catalog.
Interdisciplinary Social Science Degree
The social science degree emphasis is behavioral science and
health. The Behavioral Science and Health Emphasis incorporates three
general areas:
1. Quantitative methods relevant to research in the
social aspects of health such as epidemiology, statistics,
and medical terminology.
2. Theoretical approaches in the behavioral sciences
related to public health concerns.
3. Administrative skills relevant to the functioning of
health agencies in the community.
The curriculum prepares students for research and
administrative positions in public and private health
agencies or provides background for advanced studies in
health. For information, see Behavioral Science and Health
in the Courses section of this catalog.
Preparation for Professional Schools
The College of Social and Behavioral Science offers many
courses typically required for admission to professional
schools. Students planning to enter professional studies at
the University or elsewhere are advised to include in their
programs the courses required by the professional school of
their choice. Refer to information in this catalog
concerning architecture, business, education, health, law,
medicine, social work, etc.
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