Social Science
Goals (all programs)

For individual majors, see links above

The social sciences are recognized as being broadly multidisciplinary.  As such the outcomes of each major and the assessment of the same must vary within each discipline.  For the social sciences in general, the following outcomes/abilities are pertinent:    

 

• communication

• critical/analytical thinking

• research and presentation of research results

• knowledge of discipline specific methodologies and theories

• understanding of the application of a particular discipline

• uses of computer technology

 

More specifically, these are the following: 

 

• Demonstrate the ability to reach and support conclusions based upon available, sometimes conflicting, information

• Demonstrate the ability to communicate clearly and correctly in writing by such assignments as research papers, reaction papers, essay examinations and journals

• Demonstrate the ability to communicate clearly and correctly in such oral exercises as speeches, debates, research reports and summaries of reading assignments

• Demonstrate skill in the use of computer technology to communicate with individuals and groups by such mean as E-mail, discussion groups, website construction and power point presentations

• Demonstrate the ability to gather and analyze information using a variety of resources

• Perform high quality research by gathering, analyzing and reaching reasoned conclusions based on both quantitative and qualitative data and present the results orally and in writing

• Demonstrate preparedness for an entry level professional position, or

• Demonstrate preparedness for  admission to a graduate or professional educational program