Social Science Major

History Or Sociology Concentration
Degree Awarded
Bachelor of Arts or
Bachelor of Science

What is the Social Sciences major?

The major in Social Sciences consists of several basic courses taken by all students majoring in this area, plus a concentration in History or Sociology. The Social Science major is designed to give a student breath as well as depth, and provides the background necessary for law school, graduate study in social work, or graduate work in the social sciences. The degree awarded may be either the BA or BS depending upon the quantitative nature of the concentration selected. A quantitative course is defined as one that uses mathematics as its central symbol system.

What is special about the Social Sciences major?

• Small classes that provide a personalized learning environment
• A strong liberal arts foundation that emphasizes writing, speaking and research skills
• Extensive applications of knowledge, including fieldwork, service activities and internships
• Faculty who hold Ph.D.s and have considerable experience in various professional settings, including forensic psychology, statistics and social services

Opportunities in Social Sciences

An undergraduate degree in social sciences is excellent preparation for graduate and professional study in all social sciences, clinical psychology, law, social work, gerontology, health care, government and religious vocations.

International Experiences

Lake Erie College encourages all students to participate in international experiences. Students may wish to spend a semester at one of our “sister” institutions, earning credits towards their degree while learning about other peoples and cultures.

Other international opportunities for students are Study Tours. Study Tours are two-week trips that full-time students may take their Junior or Senior year. Most of the cost of the trip is included within tuition.

Academic Requirements

A Bachelors degree requires at least 128 credit hours. All students graduating from Lake Erie College will complete 20 semester hours of basic requirements including courses in Math, English, Computers, Public Speaking, and Foreign Language. These courses are normally completed during the Freshman year.

Students will also complete 24 hours of core liberal arts courses. These courses include the subject areas of critical thinking, aesthetic forms, scientific inquiry, cultures and values, sophisticated texts, and social sciences. Each major has course specific requirements, and any remaining credits will be considered as electives.

Required Courses for the Social Sciences Major:

The Social Sciences major requires 54 semester hours of course work in the areas of statistics, research, economics, political science, history, psychology, and sociology.

Additionally, every student has an Admissions Counselor at LEC that can answer questions about our academic programs. Admissions can be reached at 1-800-916-0904. Please call to visit our campus and meet with a sociology professor.

As a Lake Erie College student, you will be the most important part of this endeavor called higher education. You will be a critical participant in our average class of 15 students. Every member of our distinguished faculty will know your name; our 12:1 student to faculty ratio ensures this. Once you join our community, you will benefit from our nearly 150 years of experience in building business leaders, entrepreneurs, scholars, educators, political leaders, and artists.