Social Science Bachelor of Arts—Social Science Student Learning Outcomes • Acquire and interpret scholarly information and data to reach informed, reasoned, and balanced conclusions • Synthesize information effectively in oral and written form

• Comprehend and analyze the foundations and organizations of human social systems • Apply concepts and methods to an original professional study in social sciences

Accreditation This degree received approval from the NSHE Board of Regents in 2016. Submission to, and accreditation by, the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities will follow thereafter. Mission Statement The mission of the Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Social Science is to fulfill and extend the mission and philosophy of Great Basin College. The BA in Social Science provides a broad interdisciplinary knowledge base and professional experience. This course of study is designed to instill abilities in critical thinking, writing, presentation, and research skills as well as build an interdisciplinary knowledge base. Professional Skills and Career Paths Upon completion of the BA in Social Science Program, students will have developed professional skills that can be applied to many career paths, including the ability to research, communicate, and problem solve. This skill set is valued by employers in both the private, public, and non-profit sectors. Graduates of the program might also pursue graduate study in Anthropology, History, Political Science, or Psychology.

Admission to the Program Students must complete and submit the application form for the BA in Social Science to be formally admitted to the program. Applications are accepted and reviewed on a continuous basis; applications received prior to July 1 will be assigned to the current catalog year. Applications received on or after July 1 will be assigned to the following catalog year. The application form is available on the GBC Website and at the Social Science Department at the Elko Campus (DCIT 105). Transfer students must provide official transcripts from all other accredited institutions attended to complete the application process. Admission is complete when the student receives the acceptance letter from the BA in Social Science Program Supervisor. Successful applicants to the program will have: • Completed an AA or AS degree (consisting of at least 60 credits) from an accredited institution of higher learning. Students may apply to the BA program in the semester prior to receiving their associate degree. Advisement Each student admitted to the BA in Social Science program will have a faculty member assigned as advisor by the program supervisor. Students are required to meet with their advisor each semester to ensure progress toward the degree. Advisor assignment is provided in the letter of acceptance to the program. To obtain the name of your advisor, please contact the program administrative assistant at 775.753.2244. Students currently pursuing an AA or AS degree with an interest in the BA in Social Science are encouraged to follow the Associate of Arts-Social Science pattern of study published on page – of this catalog. Please contact the program supervisor for additional information.

Maintaining Good Standing • Students must maintain a GPA of 2.0 to remain in good standing in the program • To graduate, students are required to have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 for all upper division courses applied to the degree. This includes courses taken at GBC and those transferred from other institutions • Students must make progress toward the degree with no lapses of enrollment exceeding three semesters • Students must comply with policies of student conduct and academic honesty stated by their instructors, the GBC Social Science Department, Great Basin College, and NSHE • Students not meeting the above criteria may be dismissed from the program Academic Honesty Students are expected to conduct themselves in a professional and ethical manner. Students must comply with Student Conduct and Academic Honesty policies as described in the GBC Catalog, BA in Social Science handbook, NSHE Code and by their instructors. Incidents of student misconduct and/or academic dishonesty will be reported to the Vice President of Student Services and the BA in Social Science program supervisor.

BA in Social Science Requirements (beyond associate degree) I. General Education Requirements Communication COM 101 or THTR 102 or THTR 221

3 Credits

Integrative Seminar INT 349

3 Credits

Capstone INT 496

3 Credits

Total Credits for Section I

9 Credits

II. Social Science Core Requirements IMPORTANT NOTICE: Social science upper-division courses are offered on a rotating schedule. One upper-division course in history and one course in psychology will be offered every fall semester. One upper-division course in anthropology and one course in political science will be offered every spring semester. See the schedule in the BA in Social Science handbook or ask your advisor. This is critical for the timely completion for your degree. Anthropology (Choose two) ANTH 400A Indians of North America ANTH 400B Indians of the Great Basin ANTH 439 Selected Topics in Cultural Anthropology ANTH 440B Archaeology of the Great Basin ANTH 459 Selected Topics in Archaeology 6 Credits History (Choose two) HIST 417C The West as National Experience HIST 441 American Environmental History HIST 458 Roman Civilization HIST 478B Islamic and Middle Eastern History Since 1750 HIST 498 Advanced Historical Studies

6 Credits Political Science (Choose two) PSC 401F Political Opinion and Political Behavior PSC 401Z Special Topics in American Government PSC 403C Environmental Policy PSC 403K Problems in American Public Policy 6 Credits Psychology (Choose two) PSY 412 Motivation and Emotion PSY 435 Personality PSY 460 Social Psychology 6 Credits Total Credits for Section II

24 Credits

III. Additional Program Requirements 1. Written Communication Any Upper Division ENG

3 Credits

2. Science and Technology Choose one of the following sets: BIOL 190, BIOL 341 GIS 109, GIS 320 GEOL 101, GEOL 334 GRC 119, GRC 383

6 Credits

3. Ethics ECON 307 or ECON 311/PHIL 311

3 Credits

4. Methods and Seminars INT 301 INT 359 or INT 369

3 Credits 3 Credits

Total Credits for Section III

18 Credits

IV. Electives Choose three electives from the following prefixes: ANTH, BIOL, CADD, CHEM, CIT, COM CRJ, CS, ECON, ENG (200 or higher), ENV, GEOG, GEOL, GIS (205), HIST, INT, MATH, NRES, PHYS, PSC, PSY, SOC, STAT, SUR, SW Total Credits for Section IV Minimum Total Credits:

9 Credits 60 Credits (beyond associate degree)

Suggested Course Sequence BA—Social Science Fall 1st Semester INT 301 Upper Division HIST Upper Division PSY BIOL 190, GEOL 101, GIS 109, or GRC 119

COM 101

Integrative Research Methodology Upper Division Core Social Science Upper Division Core Social Science

3 Credits 3 Credits 3 Credits

Lower Division Science and Technology (prefix must be consistent with upper-division science and technology course) Oral Communication

3 Credits 3 Credits

Total Spring 2nd Semester Upper Division ENG Upper Division ANTH Upper Division PSC BIOL 341, GEOL 334, GIS 320, or GRC 383

INT 349

15 Credits

Any Upper Division ENG Upper Division Core Social Science Upper Division Core Social Science

3 Credits 3 Credits 3 Credits

Upper Division Science and Technology (prefix must be consistent with lower-division science and technology course) Integrative Social Science Seminar

3 Credits 3 Credits

Total Fall 3rd Semester Upper Division HIST Upper Division PSY INT Seminar ECON 307 or ECON 311/PHIL 311 Elective

15 Credits

Upper Division Core Social Science Upper Division Core Social Science INT 359, INT 369

3 Credits 3 Credits 3 Credits

Ethics requirement Elective from list of approved prefixes

3 Credits 3 Credits

Total Spring 4th Semester INT 496 Upper Division ANTH Upper Division PSC Elective Elective

15 Credits

Capstone in Integrative Studies Upper Division Core Social Science Upper Division Core Social Science Elective from list of approved prefixes Elective from list of approved prefixes

Total

3 Credits 3 Credits 3 Credits 3 Credits 3 Credits 15 Credits

Years 1-2: Completion of the Associate of Arts Pattern of Study in Social Science or other associate degree and required lower-division social science courses. See appendix for a description of the Associate of Arts Pattern of Study in Social Science. Total minimum credits required for Bachelor of Arts in Social Science: 120

Appendix Social Science Associate of Arts—Social Science (Pattern of Study) This suggested pattern of study for the Associate of Arts degree is recommended for students wishing to pursue a Bachelor of Arts degree in the social sciences. Students completing this pattern of study will be positioned to enter Great Basin College’s Bachelor of Arts in Social Science program with junior standing. Students should be aware that many colleges and universities have different lower-division requirements. Students intending to transfer into a bachelor degree program at another institution should check that institution’s lower-division requirements to ensure that appropriate courses are taken at Great Basin College.

Student Learning Outcomes Students who complete this program of study will have amassed knowledge and skills needed to: • • •

Develop scholarly practices appropriate to social science Demonstrate the ability to communicate ideas related to the disciplines of Anthropology, History, Political Science, and Psychology Recall and identify basic concepts of Anthropology, History, Political Science, and Psychology

General Education Requirements GBC Orientation (0.5 credits) English/Communications (6 credits) •

ENG 101 and 102 (6 credits)

Mathematics (3-5 credits) •

Math 120 or 5 credits at 126 or higher (includes STAT 152)

Science (6 credits) •

6 credits selected from catalog’s gen. ed. grid

Social Science (9 credits)*

•

9 credits selected from catalog’s gen. ed. grid. Within the 9 credits, PSC 101 or HIST 101 and 102 are required to meet the U.S. and Nevada Constitutions requirement

Humanities and Fine Arts (9 credits) • • •

Humanities (3 credits selected from catalog’s gen. ed. grid) Fine Arts (3 credits selected from catalog’s gen. ed. grid) Humanities or Fine Arts (3 credits selected from catalog’s gen. ed. grid)

Technology (3 credits) •

3 credits selected from catalog’s gen. ed. grid

Total Gen Ed: 36.5 credits * The general education social science requirement can be met by the emphasis courses.

Emphasis Courses ANTH 101, 201 or 202 (3 Credits) HIST: any lower division HIST (3 credits) PSC 101 or 210 (3 credits) PSY 101 or 208 (3 credits) Two from the following prefixes: ANTH, GEOG, HIST, PSC, PSY, SW, SOC, CRJ (6 credits) Emphasis area minimum total credits: 18 Electives (6-15 credits) Select with your adviser

Minimum credits for degree: 60.5

Suggested Course Sequence Fall—1st Semester INT 100 (.5 credits) ENG 101 (3 credits) PSC 101 (3 credits) ANTH 101 (3 credits) Technology* (3 credits) Elective** (3 credits) Total: 15.5 credits Spring—2nd Semester ENG 102 (3 credits) MATH 120 (3 credits) HIST 101 (3 credits) Humanities* (3 credits) Elective** (3 credits) Total: 15 credits *select from catalog’s gen. ed. grid ** select with your advisor

Fall—3rd Semester PSY 101 (3 credits) Social Science Elective (3 credits) Science* Fine Arts* (3 credits) Elective** Total: 15 credits Spring—4th Semester Social Science Elective (3 credits) Humanities or Fine Arts* (3 credits) Science* (3 credits) Elective** (3 credits) Elective** (3 credits) Total: 15 Credits Total minimum credits for degree: 60.5