To declare a major, students must meet with the Program Head to discuss their plan of study. Students who major in Social Research and Public Policy must complete 14 courses.
| Requirements | Course Details |
|---|---|
| 4 courses required in Foundations of Social Science | Statistics for Social and Behavioral Sciences; Introduction to the Study of Society; Global Economic, Political and Social Development since 1500; 1 course on Social, Political, and Economic Thought in Historical Perspective (currently SOCSC-UH 1310 or SOCSC-UH 1311) |
| 2 major elective courses | Research Methods |
| 2 major elective courses | Social Structure and Global Processes |
| 2 major elective courses | Public Policy and Institutions |
| 2 major elective courses | Society and Culture |
| 2 Capstone | Seminar and Project |
The following is an example of a typical course schedule for Social Research and Public Policy major during four years of study.
