Fascinated by people and love understanding what makes them tick? The social sciences are united by a focus on understanding the workings of human society. This could mean becoming an expert in one particular sphere, such as psychology or political science, or taking a more holistic approach to understanding the causes of social change or the relationships between individual and state.
Curriculum
Each major has a specific curriculum to prepare graduates for professional and career success, but human relationships are key throughout the Social Sciences and Education.
- Political Science majors study political history, the institutions of government, and the people served by them.
- Psychology majors examine human relationships that focus on self and others.
- Sociology majors examine the relationships within and among groups of the world.
- Social Work majors pursue a ministry of service to the human community.
- Teacher Education students examine the critical relationships between child and caregiver.
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Internships and research provide students with practical application of theoretical material as well as opportunities to contribute directly to scholarship in their respective fields. Political science and pre-law students participate in Model UN and have a chance to debate, write legislation, negotiate, and apply their research to real-life programs in the Tennessee Intercollegiate State Legislature (TISL).