Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, B.A.
| Degree: | Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) |
| Major: | Interdisciplinary Social Sciences |
| Specializations: | Children and Society Community Education |
| College: | Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities |
| CIP Code: | 45.0101 |
| Semester Hours Required For Degree: 120 | |
Children and Society Specialization
Department of Criminology, Criminal Justice, and Legal Studies
| Building | Phone | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building 85, Room 160 | 850-474-2336 | https://uwf.edu/programs/cassh/inter-social-sciences-ba-children-society/ | justice@uwf.edu |
Community Education Specialization
Teaching, Leadership, and Research
| Building | Phone | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building 85, Room 196 | 850-474-2893 | https://onlinedegrees.uwf.edu/online-degrees/iss-social-science-community-education/ | soe@uwf.edu |
The B.A. in Interdisciplinary Social Sciences is for students wishing to pursue careers in fields that focus on solutions to some of society’s most pressing problems. Specializations available are Children & Society and Community Education. Courses in these specializations draw from multiple disciplines.
Program Requirements
In addition to the University’s general requirements, students seeking the B.A. in Interdisciplinary Social Sciences must meet the requirements listed below.
Consult with your academic advisor for courses which may satisfy both the General Education requirement and common prerequisites.
For Children & Society specialization:
Students must earn a grade of "C" or higher in all major and major-related courses.
For Community Education specialization:
Students must earn a grade of "C-" or higher in all major and major-related courses.
Children and Society Specialization
The mission of the Interdisciplinary Social Science Children and Society specialization is to prepare students to study, support, and work with children and their families. The program emphasizes the complex and interconnected issues and challenges faced by children and families in modern society. The broad focus enables students to explain phenomena, solve problems, and raise new questions in ways uncommon through a single-disciplinary focus.
In addition to the General Education requirements, students must satisfy all additional State of Florida requirements, including the College-Level Communication and Computation, Civic Literacy, and Foreign Language requirements. With appropriate planning and coordination with an academic advisor, students may satisfy some of the general University requirements through the General Education curriculum. For a complete listing of general degree requirements, refer to the State University Requirements and Degree Requirements sections of this catalog.
Mathematics Pathway
Students are advised to complete the following courses to fulfill the mathematics pathway that aligns with the mathematics skills needed for success in their program and their career goals. Students should refer to their academic advisor for questions about the math pathway for their program. For information about this requirement, refer to the Mathematics Pathways catalog page. These courses may also fulfill requirements for General Education and Common Prerequisites.
| Statistical Reasoning | ||
| STA 2023 | Elements of Statistics | 3 |
| STA 2360 | Introduction to Data Science | 3 |
| or MGF 1130 | Mathematical Thinking | |
| or MGF 1131 | Mathematics in Context | |
Common Prerequisites
State-mandated common prerequisites must be completed prior to graduation, but are not required for admission to the program. See the Common Prerequisites Manual for course substitutions from Florida colleges and universities.
| Students are required to take two introductory courses in social science, and it is recommended that students take 1000/2000 level courses required in their chosen specializations. | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 6 | |
Lower Division Electives
| Students must complete sufficient 1000/2000 level electives to satisfy at least 60 semester hours in the lower division. Current UWF students may use elective courses at any level (1000-4000) to meet this elective requirement. | 18-24 | |
| Total Hours | 18-24 | |
Major
Students must earn a grade of "C" or higher in all major and major-related courses.
Core Courses
| Core Courses | ||
| CCJ 2002 | Survey of Crime and Justice | 3 |
| CCJ 4700 | Research Design in Criminal Justice + | 3 |
| CCJ 4940 | Criminal Justice Internship + | 3 |
| CJJ 4010 | Juvenile Justice + | 3 |
| SOW 3650 | Introduction to Child Welfare + | 3 |
| Choose four of the following: | 12 | |
| Child Development + | ||
| Psychology of Adolescence + | ||
| Applied Foundations of Education + | ||
| Case Management + | ||
| Adolescents At Risk + | ||
| Principles of Social Work Practice with Families + | ||
| The Family + | ||
| Total Hours | 27 | |
Major-Related
| Choose from courses not taken as part of the core: | 24 | |
| Environmental Anthropology + | ||
| Family Violence and Crime + | ||
| Autism Spectrum + | ||
| Current Issues in Health Promotion + | ||
| Essentials of Public Health + | ||
| Family Law + | ||
| Social Psychology + | ||
| Human Trafficking + | ||
| Inequality in America + | ||
| Other electives as approved by advisor | ||
| Total Hours | 24 | |
- +
Courses included in the major GPA.
Upper Division Electives
| The remainder of the program will be comprised of electives that students can select without limitation. However, students will be advised to select additional 3000/4000 level courses to total at least 48 semester hours at the 3000/4000 level if necessary. If students do not require additional 3000/4000 level courses, they may take 1000/2000 level courses at UWF. | 9 | |
| Total Hours | 9 | |
Interdisciplinary Community Education Specialization
The interdisciplinary Community Education specialization provides a broad view of issues related to educating children and youth in a variety of settings. The specialization provides students with a framework to address the learning needs of children and evaluate programming used in education. Graduates of this specialization are prepared to work in a variety of educational settings. A grade below “C-” in any major or major related course cannot be used to satisfy a program requirement.
In addition to the General Education requirements, students must satisfy all additional State of Florida requirements, including the College-Level Communication and Computation, Civic Literacy, and Foreign Language requirements. With appropriate planning and coordination with an academic advisor, students may satisfy some of the general University requirements through the General Education curriculum. For a complete listing of general degree requirements, refer to the State University Requirements and Degree Requirements sections of this catalog.
Mathematics Pathway
Students are advised to complete the following courses to fulfill the mathematics pathway that aligns with the mathematics skills needed for success in their program and their career goals. Students should refer to their academic advisor for questions about the math pathway for their program. For information about this requirement, refer to the Mathematics Pathways catalog page. These courses may also fulfill requirements for General Education and Common Prerequisites.
| Mathematical Thinking in Context | ||
| MGF 1130 | Mathematical Thinking | 3 |
| MGF 1131 | Mathematics in Context | 3 |
| or MAC 1105 | College Algebra | |
| or MAC 1105C | College Algebra with Lab | |
Common Prerequisites
State-mandated common prerequisites must be completed prior to graduation, but are not required for admission to the program. See the Common Prerequisites Manual for course substitutions from Florida colleges and universities.
| Students are required to take two introductory courses in social science, and it is recommended that students take 1000/2000 level courses required in their chosen specializations. | 6 | |
Lower Division Electives
| Students must complete sufficient 1000/2000 level electives to satisfy at least 60 semester hours (sh) in the lower division. Current UWF students may use elective courses at any level (1000-4000) to meet this elective requirement. Students are encouraged to develop an additional area of expertise and pursue a complementary minor (e.g., Psychology, Community Health Promotion, or Child Welfare). | 18-24 | |
Major Courses
| DEP 3103 | Child Development + | 3 |
| EDF 3234 | Applied Foundations of Education + | 3 |
| EDG 4373 | Integrated Arts and Contemporary Educational Tools + | 3 |
| EDG 4442 | Effective Learning Environments + | 3 |
| EDG 4944 | High Impact Practice Practicum + | 3 |
| EEX 3070 | Teaching Students with Exceptionalities in Various Environments + | 3 |
| LAE 3314 | Literacy for the Emergent Learner + | 3 |
| RED 3310 | Literacy Instruction for the Elementary Learner + | 3 |
| TSL 4080 | ESOL Principles and Practices + | 3 |
| EDG 4351 | Educational Assessment + | 3 |
| EEX 4474 | Curricula for Teaching Students with Severe Disabilities + | 3 |
| SCE 4310 | Teaching Science in Elementary Schools + | 3 |
| EEX 4141 | Teaching Students with Language and Communication Disorders + | 3 |
| EEX 4254 | Instructional Strategies for Teaching Students with Exceptionalities + | 3 |
| MAE 4310 | Teaching Mathematics in Elementary Schools + | 3 |
| Total Hours | 45 | |
Major Related
| Choose 15 sh of advisor-approved electives. Approved electives include courses in the Early Childhood Minor, ABA certificate, Instructional Design Certificate, Instructional Techonolgy Certificate, or any of the following courses: SSE 4113, RED 4542, TSL 4081, EEX 4472, EEX 4255, EDE 4200. | 15 | |
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Courses included in the major GPA.