Make sense of how people think, behave, and shape the world around them. Florida Southern's BA and BS in Social Sciences draw together psychology, history, political science, and sociology into one broad degree, with original research, conference travel, and a built-in path to secondary education certification.
From investigating the interworking of the human brain to studying ancient civilizations, the Social Sciences program helps you develop a broad understanding of human behavior and events that can be used to develop new ideas and influence nearly every aspect of society.
Florida Southern College's BA and BS in Social Sciences provide a broad-based education spanning psychology, history, political science, and more, developing the critical skills in reading, writing, researching, and problem-solving that prepare graduates for the workforce, graduate school, and careers in government, law, administration, education, and social work. The flexibility of the program also makes it an excellent second major for students already studying in a related field. When taken in conjunction with the secondary education requirements specified by the School of Education, the Social Sciences major prepares students for secondary education certification as regulated by the Florida Department of Education.
Develop new perspectives and conceptual tools that can be applied to virtually every aspect of society. Engage with expert practitioners in the classroom, conduct original research alongside faculty, present at national and international conferences, and gain hands-on experience through internships in law, government, and public service.
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If transferring fewer than 24 credits, also include your official high school transcript and SAT/ACT scores.
Learn More about transfer admissionsFSC's Social Sciences curriculum provides a broad range of required coursework spanning the social sciences — from psychology and sociology to history and political science — giving students the foundational knowledge needed to understand human behavior and engage with the world's most complex social questions.
For students pursuing secondary education certification, the program is designed to be taken in conjunction with the professional education requirements specified by the School of Education, meeting the certification requirements for teaching Social Science in Florida at the secondary level (grades 6-12).
The flexibility of this program also makes it an excellent second major, combining naturally with history, political science, criminology, communication, and other disciplines.
Social Sciences students benefit from FSC's rich extracurricular and intellectual life. Through the Florida Lecture Series, expert practitioners come to campus to engage with current issues firsthand — including elected officials, judges, wrongfully convicted inmates, psychiatric nurses, and other specialists, bringing the real-world dimensions of social science directly into the academic conversation.
Students also have access to unique on-campus research resources, including the Center for Florida History, the McKay Archives Center, and the Florida Citrus Hall of Fame, providing primary source material for original research projects.
Each year, more than 250 FSC students travel to major regional, national, and international conferences to present their work to industry experts. Social Sciences majors conduct original research, often in collaboration with faculty, and bring their findings to professional audiences across the country. On-campus resources, including the McKay Archives Center and the Center for Florida History, provide unique primary source access that makes FSC research distinctive.
A broad-based social sciences education opens doors across a remarkable range of fields. Within six months of graduating, 98.6% of FSC students are employed or in graduate school.
The most structured career pathway from this program — combining the Social Sciences major with the School of Education's professional coursework to earn a Florida Professional Teacher Certificate in Social Science (6-12). FSC's broad curriculum provides the subject matter depth that effective social science educators need.
Social Sciences graduates have worked alongside prosecutors, accompanied law enforcement teams, and completed internships in the offices of representatives in Washington, D.C. The analytical and research skills developed through this program are directly applicable to careers in law, government, and public administration.
Understanding human behavior is the foundation of effective social work and human services practice. FSC's broad social sciences curriculum, combined with expert practitioner engagement in the classroom, prepares graduates for meaningful careers serving individuals, families, and communities.
Social Sciences students emerge well prepared for graduate and professional programs in law, public policy, social work, psychology, history, and related fields. FSC's emphasis on original research, conference presentation, and critical analysis provides the academic foundation that competitive graduate programs look for.
The interdisciplinary breadth of a Social Sciences degree translates naturally into administrative and leadership roles across government agencies, nonprofits, educational institutions, and community organizations.
From original research presented at national conferences and internships with law enforcement and government offices to expert practitioner visits and access to unique on-campus archives, FSC Social Sciences students are always learning beyond the textbook.
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Students interested in the Social Sciences major should contact the Department of History and Political Science. Our team is happy to answer questions about the BA and BS in Social Sciences and help you explore how this flexible, interdisciplinary degree can be a fit for your goals.
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