Health Sciences — Pre-Pharmacy

Description

Concentrations in:

• Criminal Justice
• History
• International Studies
• Political Science
• Pre-Law
• Psychology
• Sociology

The Social Science major is an excellent introduction to methods of research and it offers students the possibility to explore the various social sciences before opting for a particular focus. Students may elect to do a second major in either World Religions or IPED. The major provides students with a liberal arts experience from the perspective of the social sciences. Careers that students pursue after graduating from this major include positions in:

• Government
• The Foreign Service
• International Agencies or Businesses
• Law
• Teaching
• Community Relations and Service

Five optional concentrations are available in history, international studies, political science, psychology, and sociology. Some examples of required courses are American History, Roots of Modern Culture, UN Studies, Social Inequality, and World Regional Geography.

The Social Sciences major is designed to provide students with a liberal arts experience from the perspective of the social sciences. It is innovative both in its interdisciplinary approach to subject matter and the options it offers students to pursue their goals, whether in graduate school or government or the foreign service, in international agencies or business, in the law, teaching or community service. In addition to completing the major, students may choose to add concentrations in History, International Studies, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, or minors in career-related areas such as International Business, Finance, Human Services, and Education.

Career opportunities traditionally available to liberal arts students are much enhanced by the flexibility the Social Science major permits. In its interdisciplinary approach, its emphasis on breadth as well as depth of learning, and its focus on practical skills, the Social Science major prepares students for success in their careers, for leadership roles in their communities and the world, and for self-fulfillment.

Careers in Social Sciences

Career opportunities traditionally available to liberal arts students are much enhanced by the flexibility that the Social Science major permits. In its interdisciplinary approach, its emphasis on breadth as well as depth of learning, and its focus on practical skills, this program prepares students for leadership roles in their communities and the world, and for self-fulfillment and success in their careers. Career tracks:

• Non Government Organization
• Civil Service
• Law Enforcement
• Risk Analyst
• Law Office Assistant
• Lobbyist
• Community Planner
• Market Researcher
• Teacher
• Human Resource Director

Learning Outcomes

The learning outcomes for the Social Science Program are as follows:

Students will possess a broad, liberal arts foundation and an understanding of how developments in social and intellectual history shape and affect human values and institutions.

Students will demonstrate an understanding of basic social science research methods.

Students will demonstrate that they are conversant (i.e., possess a basic grasp) in the disciplines subsumed under the "social science" rubric at the University of Bridgeport, i.e., political science, economics, international studies, and sociology.

Students will demonstrate a more advanced "working knowledge" of at least one social science discipline.

Students so inclined will demonstrate they possess the cognitive competencies and study skills to succeed in advanced/graduate studies in any of the social sciences or in law or business.

Students will demonstrate that they have the competencies needed to function competently in an entry-level social science-related career.

Students will dem

* Note for all International College majors, a portfolio is collected to track progress in programmatic outcomes

Detailed Course Facts

Application deadline July 1 is the last date to apply for the Fall Semester which begins late August/early September;November 1 is the last date to apply for the Spring Semester which begins mid-January Tuition fee

• USD 30965 Year (National)
• USD 30965 Year (International)

Start date September 2015 Credits 120
Languages Take an IELTS test

• English

Delivery mode On Campus Educational variant Full-time More information Go To The Course Website

Course Content

Group I

• Economics 6
• History 6
• Political Science 6
• Psychology 6
• Sociology 6

Group II

• SoSc 395 Thesis 3
• SoSc 300 Methods Seminar 3
• Total Major Semester Hrs:36

Optional concentrations in the Social Sciences (Each concentration requires 12 credits of specialized study in addition to the major requirements):

Concentration in History

• Hist 207 American History I or 3
• Hist 208 American History II
• Hist 233 Roots of Modern Culture 3
• History Electives 6

12 Total Credits

Concentration in International Studies

• PS 209 UN Studies 3
• PS 207 World Politics 3
• SoSc 207 World Regional Geography 3
• Phil 216 World Religions 3

12 Total Credits

Concentration in Political Science

• PS 204 Government and Politics Abroad 3
• PS 207 World Politics 3
• SoSc 207 World Regional Geography 3
• PS 323 Classics in Political Theory or 3
• PS 324 Recent Political Theory 3

12 Total Credits

Concentration in Psychology

• Psyc 303 Psychology of Personality 3
• Psyc 304 Abnormal Psychology 3
• Psyc 305 Social Psychology 3
• Psyc 201 Human Growth & Development I or 3
• Psyc 202 Human Growth & Development II 3

12 Total Credits

Concentration in Sociology

• Soc 231 Cultural Anthropology 3
• Soc 204 Marriage & Family 3
• Soc 315 Criminology 3
• Soc 333 Social Inequality 3

12 Total Credits

Free Electives

• 12 Total Credits

Foreign Language

• 12 Total Credits

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Engl C101 Composition & Rhetoric 3
• Math C105 Intermediate Algebra or 3
• Math C108 Ideas of Mathematics
• Hum C201/202 Humanities I & II 6
• Sci C101/C102 or Natural Sciences 6
• Sci C201
• SoSc C201/C202 Social Sciences I & II 6
• FA C101 Fine Arts 3
• IntSt C101 Integrated Studies/Oral Communication 3
• Caps C390 Capstone Seminar 3 Liberal Arts Electives 9

Total Semester Hrs: 120

Each concentration requires 12 credits of specialized study in addition to the major requirements.

• Criminal Justice
• International Relations/Studies
• Political Science
• Pre-Law
• Sociology
• Psychology
• History

Each concentration requires 12 credits of specialized study in addition to the major requirements.

• Criminal Justice
• International Relations/Studies
• Political Science
• Pre-Law
• Sociology
• Psychology
• History

Each concentration requires 12 credits of specialized study in addition to the major requirements.

• Criminal Justice
• International Relations/Studies
• Political Science
• Pre-Law
• Sociology
• Psychology
• History

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6 TOEFL paper-based test score : 500 TOEFL iBT® test : 61

To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to

take an IELTS test.

Requirements

You can demonstrate proof of English Language competency by meeting any one of the criteria listed below:

1. A letter certifying completion of level 6 at the University’s English Language Institute (ELI).
Attainment of a satisfactory score on the University of Bridgeport’s English Language Assessment Battery (ELAB).

2. A minimum TOEFL score of 500 (PBT), 173 (CBT), or 61 (IBT) for undergraduates and a minimum score of 550 (PBT), 213 (CBT), or 80 (IBT) for graduates (post-graduates).

3. A minimum IELTS (Cambridge Testing) Band score of 6.0 for Undergraduates and a minimum Band score of 6.5 for graduates (post-graduates).

4. A transcript from an accredited American university indicating a grade of “C” or better in one semester of college English Composition.

5. Critical Reading SAT score of 400 or above; or ACT English score of 19 or above.

6.An official letter certifying completion of ELS (English Language Service) through level 112.

7.An official letter certifying completion of CSE (The Center for English Studies) through level 7.5.

8. A Michigan English Assessment Battery (MELAB) score of 69 or above for undergraduates and score of 77 or above for graduates.

9. A Prueba de Aptitud Academica (PAA) English achievement score of 500 or above.

10. A level of “Advanced” on the English Language Proficiency Test of the College Board.

11. An official “O” level or “A” level Certificate indicating a grade of “C” or better in English.

12. An EIKEN score of Grade 2A or above for undergraduates and a score of Grade Pre-1 or above for graduates.

13. A score of 4 or better on the “English A” Higher Level examination in the International Baccalaureate (IB) program.

14. WAEC, WASSE, CXC, etc. – Score of “C” or better on English Language exam.

15. A minimum Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) score of 44 for undergraduates and a minimum PTE Academic score of 53 for graduates (post-graduates).

You must demonstrate English language competency in one of the ways listed above. If you don’t demonstrate English language competency in one of these ways prior to registration, you will be given the University English Language Assessment Battery (ELAB) test upon arrival. If you pass at a satisfactory level, you may begin classes.

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

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