Social Science - Lyndon State College

Social Science from Lyndon State College is a Campus Bachelor Sociology degree that prepares you for a Human Services career. Program Mission Statement The Social Science program is designed to give students an interdisciplinary understanding of human nature. It seeks to educate students to be knowledgeable about their society and the world and to be able to think critically about the human condition. The department offers courses in anthropology, geography, history, political science, and sociology. It supports the college's mission of equipping students to respond to the challenges of an evolving society and to advance the quality of life in a diverse global community. The department contributes to both the social science and humanities divisions of the college's general education program and focuses on experiential learning. The department offers Bachelor of Arts degrees in Social Science and Global Studies. Students may also elect anthropology/sociology, history, political science, gender studies, international studies, or interdisciplinary social sciences within the Liberal Studies major. The department prepares students enrolled in the elementary and secondary education programs with knowledge, skills, and values they will need to teach social studies. It also prepares students to pursue further study and to continue their interest in the field. Social Science Program Goals/Learning Outcomes Graduates of the major of Social Science will be able to: 1. analyze social phenomena to demonstrate familiarity with cultural diversity; 2. utilize disciplinary concepts, knowledge, and tools of the social sciences to analyze social phenomena of the past or present that reflect an understanding of the factors that influence human social behavior; 3. conduct original research using critical thinking and social science research methodologies, develop a thesis, and, using appropriate computer and analytical skills, interpret the results of one's research into a written monograph that conforms to the standards of the discipline(s); 4. present their research findings clearly and accurately in the form of an oral presentation; 5. demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively (with at least two individuals) on a service project. View more details on Lyndon State College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Sociology courses.