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2023-2024 UMA Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Social Science, BA
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Bachelor’s Degree Requirements:
- Minimum 120 Credit Hours
- Writing Intensive Course
- Minimum Cumulative G.P.A.: 2.00
- 30 Credit Hours of Residency Courses
- 9 Credits of Upper-Level Major Residency Courses
- Minimum G.P.A. in the Major: 2.00
Program Major Requirements (54 Credit Hours):
Complete one of the following introductory social science courses (3):
Complete one of the following communications courses (3):
Select One of the Following Pathways/Concentrations:
- No Concentration (21 cr):
- Complete 21 credits of upper-level (300-400 level) social science electives, Disciplines include: ANT, COM, ECO, GEO, HTY, POS, PSY, SOC or SSC (21)
- Communications Concentration (21 cr):
- COM 300 - Communication Theory
- Complete 12 credits of upper-level (300-400 level) COM electives (12)
- Complete 6 credits of upper-level (300-400 level) social science electives (ANT, COM, ECO, GEO, HTY, POS, PSY, SOC or SSC) (6)
- Psychology Concentration (21 cr):
- Complete 12 credits of upper-level (300-400) PSY electives (12)
- Complete 6 credits of upper-level (300-400) social science electives. Disciplines include: ANT, COM, ECO, GEO, HTY, POS, PSY, SOC, or SSC (6)
- Complete one of the following (3):
- Sociology Concentration (21 cr):
- SOC 300 - Sociological Theory
- Complete 12 credits of upper-level (300-400 level) SOC electives (12)
- Complete 6 credits of upper-level (300-400 level) social science electives (ANT, COM, ECO, GEO, HTY, POS, PSY, SOC or SSC) (6)
- Social Media Concentration (21 cr):
Other Program Requirements (9-11 Credit Hours):
- MAT 115 - Elementary Statistics I 3 CR
- Complete a two-semester sequence of the same Foreign or American Sign language or a two-semester 100-level history sequence 6-8 CR
Remaining General Education Requirements (22 credits)
This section is waived for those who hold a prior bachelors degree from a regionally accredited institution.
Complete one of the following English electives (3):
Complete one of the following Computer Information Systems courses (3):
Complete one of the following Fine Arts electives (3):
Complete two of the following Humanities electives (6):
General Electives (33-35 Credit Hours):
- Complete 6 credits of upper-level electives outside of the major (outside of ANT, COM, ECO, GEO, HTY, POS, PSY, SOC or SSC) 6 CR
- Complete 9 credits of upper-level electives 9 CR
- Complete additional general elective to reach the required 120 total credits 18-20 CR
General Education:
It is the intention of the University of Maine at Augusta that every degree graduate will be prepared to function in our society as an effective and informed citizen. To this end, the faculty has designed a set of minimum expectations that students are expected to satisfy. The aspirations are defined by core skills, competencies, and abilities as well as knowledge based learning experiences that are the grounds for the General Education Requirements. To learn more, visit www.uma.edu/academics/general-education/
Advising Note:
Students are encouraged to contact their faculty advisor and the Advising Center for academic advising and support services throughout their stay at UMA.
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