Changes to Social Science and Area Studies Programs

Effective Summer 2008, the Social Science major has been modified to make it more similar to the Social Studies for Teaching major. Among the changes is a change in name to 'Social Studies.' New requirements for the program can be found here. Students who declared a major in Social Science before Fall 2008 have six years to complete their degrees under the old program, or they may switch to the new program.

Effective Summer 2008, the minor in Social Science has been discontinued. Students who have declared a minor in Social Science have six years to complete their degrees.

Effective Summer 2008, the major in Area Studies has been discontinued; however, the minor in Area Studies will continue to be offered. Students who have declared a major in Area Studies have six years to complete their degrees.

June 2008