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University of Pittsburgh Greensburg    
2020-2021 Greensburg Campus Catalog 
    
 
  Mar 29, 2024
 
2020-2021 Greensburg Campus Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Social Sciences Area, BA


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The Social Sciences area option allows students to meet their individual education needs by developing a major based on courses from several programs within the Social Science programs of the Behavioral Sciences Division which include History, Political Science, Economics, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Public Policy, and Psychology.

Core Requirements 12 courses (36 credits)


To satisfy the requirements for a Social Sciences area major, students select one program in which they take five to six courses (15-18 credits) and two other programs in which they take three to four courses (9-12 credits) each for a minimum total of 36 credits. An example program of studies for a student who chose History as the major program and Political Science and Economics as the minor programs is shown below.

Additional Requirements 1 course (3 credits)


After earning 90 credits, all Social Sciences area majors must take the capstone course offered by the major area of concentration to fulfill the capstone course requirement.

Total Credits: 39


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