The Social Studies degree option at Brescia University offers an interdisciplinary approach, exploring various dimensions of the person such as economics, history, psychology, and political science. This holistic program provides students a comprehensive understanding of societal dynamics. It equips future educators with versatile competencies across multiple subjects, enriching their ability to teach effectively in secondary education settings. Students have the opportunity to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Social Studies, paving the way for a diverse and insightful academic journey.
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Eco 201: Economic Concepts I (Macroeconomics)
An introduction to the functions of an economic system with an emphasis on income determination and government policy.
His 101: Survey of World Civilization I
The development of world civilizations from the earliest times to the Age of Exploration, emphasizing the main events, people, and ideas shaping each civilization and the corresponding events and ideas in the non-Western world and the inter-relationships among various civilizations. Fulfills Global History requirement.
His 102: Survey of World Civilization II
The development of world civilizations from the Age of Exploration to the present, emphasizing the main events, people, and ideas shaping each civilization and the corresponding events and ideas in the non- Western world and the inter-relationships among civilizations. Fulfills Global History requirement.
His 201: History of the United States I
Social, cultural, and political history of the U.S. from colonial times to the Civil War.
His 202: History of the United States II
Social, cultural, and political history of the U.S. from the Civil War to the present.
Pls 201: American Government
Introduction to the government and political system of the United States, including a study of the values and principles of the U.S. federal system of government, the role of public opinion, the media, voter participation, political parties and interest groups, the institutions of government, and selected issues of public policy.
Psy 105 Introduction to Psychology
A survey of the main fields of psychology: the history and methods of psychology, the nervous and endocrine systems, sensation, perception, consciousness, learning, memory, higher cognitive processes, developmental psychology, motivation, emotion, stress, personality theory, sexuality, intelligence, psychological testing, abnormal psychology, psychotherapy, social psychology, and applied psychology.
Soc 204: Principles of Sociology
An introduction to the major concepts and principles relating to the study of society, social institutions, and social interaction.