Area E Social Sciences – 12 hours

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• American Government
  • An introductory course that provides an overview of the Constitutional foundations of the nation, government institutions, and political processes. Not open to students who have credit for POLS 1101H. Prerequisite or Corequisite: READ 0099.

• Survey of U.S. History I
  • History of the United States to 1877. From exploration and colonization through Reconstruction, emphasis is placed on the social, cultural, political, and economic evolution of the United States. Prerequisite: READ 0099.

• Survey of U.S. History II
  • History of the United States from 1877 to the present. From Post-Reconstruction to the global era, emphasis is placed on the social, cultural, political, and domestic upheaval of the U.S. and its diplomatic emergence as a world power. Prerequisite: READ 0099.

• Survey of World Civilization II
  • History of the world from 1600 to present. Emphasis is placed on the social, cultural, political, and economic interactions between major centers of world civilizations from the early modern era to the present. A grade of C or higher in this course satisfies the CPC requirement in social science. Prerequisite or Corequisite: READ 0099.

• Introduction to Anthropology
  • Anthropology is the holistic study of what it means to be human. Four subfields are surveyed: biological anthropology (the study of human evolution, diversity and environmental adaptation), archaeology (the study of prehistory, human migrations, emergence of agriculture and complex societies), linguistic anthropology (comparative studies of human languages and linguistic behavior, and animal communication systems), and sociocultural anthropology (the study of cultures in both complex and small-scale societies; human cognition and behavior in cross-cultural contexts). Prerequisite: READ 0099.

• General Psychology
  • An introduction to the application of scientific methods to problems of human behavior. A variety of topics and theories in psychology is included. Prerequisite: READ 0099.

• Introduction to Sociology
  • This course introduces students to the methods and theories used by sociologists to explore the nature of society. Selected topics may include culture, socialization, social interaction, groups, social organization, deviance, social institutions, and social stratification. Prerequisite: READ 0099.

• Survey of Economic Principles
  • The study of the basis of economic systems and markets; factors which determine economic behavior, national income, economic growth, pricing and output decisions. Primarily for career students. A grade of C or higher in this course satisfies the CPC requirement in social science. This course may be used as a social science elective in area E. Prerequisite or Corequisite: READ 0099 and MATH 0099.

• Macro Economics
  • This principles of economics course is intended to introduce students to concepts that will enable them to understand and analyze economic aggregates and evaluate economic policies. Includes the foundation of economic analysis, understanding the concepts of demand and supply and price determination, money and credit systems, determining the level of aggregate macroeconomic activity, the impact of globalization on macroeconomic activity, and identification of underlying social goals. Prerequisites: MATH 0099 and READ 0099.

• Micro Economics
  • This principles of economics course is intended to introduce students to concepts that will enable them to understand and analyze structure and performance of the market economy. Includes analysis of supply and demand and pricing; understanding consumer and producer behavior, application of microeconomic analysis in decision-making, and the impact of globalization on microeconomics. Prerequisites: MATH 0099 and READ 0099.

• World Human Geography
  • A survey of world human geography with emphasis on cultures, resources, populations, and land utilization of countries and regions of the world. Prerequisite: READ 0099.

• Survey of World Civilization I
  • History of the world from ancient times to 1600. Emphasis is placed on the social, cultural, political, and economic interactions between nations around the world, particularly the Third World, up through the early modern era. A grade of C or higher in this course satisfies the CPC requirement in social science. Prerequisite: READ 0099.

• Survey of World Civilization II
  • History of the world from 1600 to present. Emphasis is placed on the social, cultural, political, and economic interactions between major centers of world civilizations from the early modern era to the present. A grade of C or higher in this course satisfies the CPC requirement in social science. Prerequisite or Corequisite: READ 0099.

• Western Civilization I
  • History of the Western World from ancient times to 1600. Emphasis is placed on the social, cultural, political, and economic development of Western society and its institutions from ancient civilizations up to the early modern era. A grade of C or higher in this course satisfies the CPC requirement in social science. Prerequisite: READ 0099.

• Western Civilization II
  • History of the Western World from 1600 to present. Emphasis is placed on the social, cultural, political, and economic development of Western society and its institutions from the early modern era to the present, stressing the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. A grade of C or higher in this course satisfies the CPC requirement in social science. Prerequisite: READ 0099.

• Introduction to State & Local Government
  • An introductory examination of the institutions, processes, and policy making of state and local governments. An in-depth study of the state of Georgia and its local governments is included. Satisfies Georgia Constitution legislative requirement. Prerequisite: POLS 1101 or POLS 1101H or permission of instructor.

• Introduction to Global Studies
  • The course introduces students to the concepts, practices, and issues in contemporary international relations (global or world politics). Prerequisite: POLS 1101 or POLS 1101H or permission of instructor.

• Introduction to Social Problems
  • This course focuses on selected current social problems, their social and cultural causes, consequences, and various proposed solutions. It also examines the interconnectedness of local, national, and global problems. Prerequisite: READ 0099.