SSC 100 - Introduction to Social Science

3 CR

This course introduces students to social sciences with emphasis upon practical knowledge and useful core competencies. It serves as an ‘entry portal’ course for students in the Social Science BA program. This course is also designed for students in any program wanting to gain a thoughtful overview of the social sciences and the impact of the scientific methods on the study of social phenomena. The course’s learning objectives emphasize understanding the origins, methods and limitations of scientific inquiry in the study of human social behavior.