Social/Behavioral Sciences
LaGrange College offers an interdisciplinary Social Science minor that is open to all students. This program is designed to enhance the academic and professional qualifications of LaGrange students who are considering careers in secondary education, particularly in public High Schools in Georgia. The course work that constitutes this minor will prepare students to pursue professional certification in the areas of Behavioral Science (Psychology, Sociology), Political Science and Economics. These are high demand areas and the students carrying certification in them strengthen both their professional preparation and competitiveness.
Learning Objectives
Graduates with a minor in Interdisciplinary Social Sciences will demonstrate:
- A grounding in and familiarity with the fundamental concepts associated with the study of Economics, Political Science and Behavioral Science (Psychology and Sociology)
- Critical thinking through the acquisition, interpretation, synthesis and evaluation of information within and across the disciplines of study
- Proficiency in communication skills indicating the ability to articulate discipline-specific material to a student audience
Assessment of Learning Objectives
- Successful completion of each course with a minimum grade of C- or better
- Successful passage of the GACE certification examination in at least TWO areas: (Economics, Behavioral Science and/or Political Science)
Majors and Minors
Major Minor
Minor in Social/Behavioral SciencesLaGrange College Bulletin
Last updated:
03/16/2020