The online bachelor's degree in social sciences is the most flexible of WSU's online degree programs. Students can choose from a wide array of concentrations, study multiple disciplines, and often make the most of their transfer credits.
Concentrations are available in the following subjects:
- Anthropology
- Business Administration
- Comparative Ethnic Studies
- Criminal Justice
- Economics
- History
- Human Development
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Women's Studies
Graduates have a wide variety of career options, including law enforcement, education, government, and public service. The degree also provides a foundation for advanced degrees.
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Program of Study
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WSU General Education Requirements (GERS) can be satisfied with a direct transfer degree; for a list of direct-transfer agreements, visit WSU's Transfer Information Web page.
Social sciences students have two options; their program of study can include two (PLAN A) or three (PLAN B) different concentrations. Regardless of the plan selected, all students must fulfill WSU’s General Education requirements and the College of Liberal Arts' graduation requirements
PLAN A (two concentrations):- Primary Concentration:
(24 semester credits in one Social Sciences discipline)
At least 15 credits must be upper division (300-400 level).
Social Sciences discipline options under Plan A include the following:- Criminal Justice
- History
- Human Development
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Women's Studies
- Secondary Concentration:
(15 semester credits in any discipline)
All 15 credits must be concentrated within one academic department and at least six of these credits must be upper-division (300-400 level).
PLAN B (three areas of concentration):At least 21 credits must be upper division (300-400 level) and must be included within the concentration areas and Social Sciences electives.
Concentration 1: (9 semester credits in one Social Sciences discipline)
Concentration 2: (9 semester credits in a second Social Sciences discipline)
Concentration 3: (9 semester credits in a third Social Sciences discipline)
Elective Credits: (12 semester credits in Social Sciences disciplines)
Social Sciences discipline options under Plan B include the following:
- Options listed under Plan A
- Anthropology
- Business Administration
- Comparative Ethnic Studies
- Economics
College of Liberal Arts Graduation Requirements
Please review the online WSU catalog for additional information about specific degree requirements (WSU Catalog).