Social Sciences (B.S.) - Resident
Important: This degree plan is effective for those starting this degree program in fall 2022 through summer 2023. This degree plan will remain in effect for students who do not break enrollment or who do not change degree programs, concentrations, or cognates.
General Education/Foundational Skills Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Communication & Information Literacy 1 | ||
| ENGL 101 | Composition and Rhetoric | 3 |
| INQR 101 | Inquiry | 1 |
| Communications Elective | 3 | |
| Information Literacy Elective | 3 | |
| Information Literacy Elective | 3 | |
| Technological Solutions & Quantitative Reasoning 1 | ||
| UNIV 101 | Foundational Skills | 1 |
| Math Elective | MATH 114 or higher | 3 |
| Technology Competency 2 | 0-3 | |
| Critical Thinking 1 | ||
| RLGN 105 | Introduction to Biblical Worldview 3 | 2 |
| RSCH 201 | Research | 3 |
| Critical Thinking Elective | 3 | |
| Civic & Global Engagement 1 | ||
| EVAN 101 | Evangelism and the Christian Life 3 | 2 |
| Cultural Studies Elective | 3 | |
| Social & Scientific Inquiry 1 | ||
| Natural Science Elective | 3 | |
| Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| Christianity & Contexts 1 | ||
| BIBL 105 | Old Testament Survey | 2 |
| BIBL 110 | New Testament Survey | 2 |
| THEO 201 | Theology Survey I 3 | 2 |
| THEO 202 | Theology Survey II 3 | 2 |
| Total Hours | 44-47 | |
- 1
Refer to the list of approved general education electives before enrolling in foundational skill requirements
- 2
All students must pass the Computer Assessment OR complete applicable INFT course
- 3
Students transferring in 45 or more UG credit hours will have the requirements of RLGN 105 Introduction to Biblical Worldview (2 c.h.) and EVAN 101 Evangelism and the Christian Life (2 c.h.) waived; Students transferring in 60 or more UG credit hours will also have the requirements of THEO 201 Theology Survey I (2 c.h.) and THEO 202 Theology Survey II (2 c.h.) waived
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Foundational Courses | ||
| ECON 213 | Principles of Microeconomics 1 | 3 |
| GEOG 200 | Introduction to Geography 1 | 3 |
| HIUS 221 | Survey of American History I 1 | 3 |
| Total Hours | 9 | |
- 1
Course may fulfill select general education requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Core | ||
| Geography Elective 1 | 3 | |
| GOVT 200 | Constitutional Government and Free Enterprise | 3 |
| Government Elective 2 | 3 | |
| HIUS 222 | Survey of American History II | 3 |
| HIUS 330 | Christianity in America | 3 |
| HIUS 360 | History of American Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| HIST 300 | Historical Methodology | 3 |
| HIST 491 | Senior Capstone Seminar | 3 |
| History Elective 3 | 3 | |
| History Elective 3 | 3 | |
| Social Sciences Elective 4 | 3 | |
| Social Sciences Elective 4 | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 36 | |
- 1
Choose a 300-400 level GEOG course not already required in the major
- 2
Choose a 300-400 level GOVT course not already required in the major
- 3
Choose any 300-400 level HIEU, HIST, HIUS, or HIWD course not already required in the major
- 4
Choose a 300-400 level Geography, Government, Economics, History, or Military Science course
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Free Electives | ||
| Choose 28-40 credit hours of Free Electives | 28-40 | |
| Total Hours | 28-40 | |
All applicable prerequisites must be met
Graduation Requirements
- 120 Total hours
- 2.0 Overall grade point average
- 30 Hours must be upper-level courses (300-400 level)
- Grade of 'C' Minimum required for all upper-level courses in the major
- 25% Of major taken through Liberty University
- 30 Hours must be completed through Liberty University
- Grad App Submission of Degree Completion Application must be completed within the last semester of a student's anticipated graduation date
- CSER All requirements must be satisfied before a degree will be awarded