semester credit hours from a variety of interdisciplinary courses selected in consultation with their advisor. The courses include ART 303; ENG 409; GEO 212; HIS 314, HIS 365, HIS 366, and HIS 411; MUS 323 and MUS 325; POS 462; and SOC 304.

Interdisciplinary Intelligence Studies – 18 credits

The minor in Interdisciplinary Intelligence Studies provides Behavioral and Social Science majors and other departments across the KSU campus instruction on security and intelligence issues such as terrorism and insurgency, radicalization, cyber security and cyber politics, behavioral profiling, counterintelligence and counterterrorism, and intelligence and national security. Students must successfully complete BSS 465; BSS 466; BSS 467; BSS 468; BSS 469; and BSS 470 with a C or better.

BSS 465 BSS 466 BSS 467 BSS 468 BSS 469 BSS 470

SOCIAL SCIENCES - History Track

A Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences with a history track provides a global perspective on the social, political, and intellectual development of civilizations. It allows students an opportunity to reflect on the past, gain a historical perspective on the present, and acquire a knowledge and understanding of human behavior. A history track may choose courses that deal with Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, and South America.

The History program offers a curriculum that is designed to prepare graduates to function in and contribute to an expanding society, enhance critical thinking skills, develop an appreciation and understanding of historical research methodologies, become aware of the contributions of diverse cultures to our global society, internalize and integrate this information into their total knowledge base, and prepare students for advanced professional studies and varied career opportunities.

In lieu of HIS 103, majors are required to take HIS 101 and 102. Additionally, the student must complete a minor.

Bachelor of Arts Social Sciences – History Track 120 credits

Liberal Studies Requirements 45 hours

Core Courses 21 hours HIS 101 HIS 102 HIS 201 HIS 202 HIS 314 or HIS 316 HIS 333 or HIS 366 BSS 499 Restricted Electives 15 hours COS 100 ENG 211 IGS 300 POL 211 SOC 203

Advisor Approved Electives 18 hours

Chosen from 300/400 level HIS courses

The Bachelor of Arts in Social Science with an education track prepares graduates to seek Kentucky teacher certification in Secondary School (8th through 12th grade) with a specialization in social studies. Admission to KSU's Social Studies Teacher Education Program (TEP) has specific requirements that include introductory education coursework, a nationally standardized test, and field hours in schools. A semester of full-time student teaching (70 days) is required in the student's last semester of study and admission to student teaching also has specific requirements, including coursework and 200 verified hours of field experiences. This degree is offered in conjunction with the School of Education and Human Development, in the College of Public Service and Leadership Studies, so students in this program should maintain close contact with their advisor in the Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences as well as with the chair and faculty of the School of Education and Human Development. Students interested in becoming certified teachers are referred to the College of Public Service and Leadership Studies/School of Education and Human Development section of this catalog to learn more about admission criteria and procedures.

Sociology is the scientific study of societies and social structures. It examines the behavior of large and small groups in various contexts and seeks improved understanding of the principles and dynamics of human relationships. The Sociology program at Kentucky State University offers a contemporary curriculum of sociology and related professional courses. The program builds upon a liberal studies foundation and is designed to provide students with several program and career options. To satisfy the requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology, a student must complete a minimum of 120 semester credit hours, including 30 semester credit hours in Sociology. The required courses are BSS 300, 301; SOC 304, 305, 403, 405, and BSS 499. The student, in consultation with his or her advisor, must select an additional 9 semester credit hours of Sociology courses at the 300/400 level. Additionally, the student must complete SOC 203 as part of the Liberal Studies Requirement, and the student must either declare a minor course of study or complete a 18-hour sequence of 300/400 interdisciplinary upper-level electives in consultation with his or her academic advisor. A minor in Sociology requires the successful completion of 18 semester credit hours. Specific course requirements are BSS 300 or 301, SOC 304 and 305. The remaining 9 semester hours must be selected in consultation with the student's minor advisor from 300/400 level Sociology courses. Students must also complete SOC 203 as part of the Liberal Studies Requirement.

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