General Education at Longwood University

Goal 8

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An understanding of the forces shaping contemporary society as revealed in the social sciences (three credits).

Outcomes

Students will:

  • Understand the major methods of social science inquiry
  • Recognize and explain major contributions of social science to our cultural heritage
  • Understand how social science has been used to address significant contemporary issues

Courses

  • ANTH 106/WGST 106 - Introduction to Women's Studies (3 credits)
  • ECON 111 - Economic Issues for the 21st Century (3 credits)
  • HIST 221 - United States History Colonial Times to 1877 (3 credits)
  • HIST 222 - United States History 1877 to Modern Times (3 credits)
  • POSC 150 - American Government and Politics (3 credits)
  • PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology (3 credits)
  • SOCL 101 - Principles of Sociology (3 credits)
  • SOCL 102 - Contemporary Social Problems (3 credits)
  • GEOG 201 - Introduction to Geography (3 credits)
  • HONS 250*- The Changing Social Landscape (3 credits)
  • *GPA of at least 3.25 required for enrollment in HONS 250