PROGRAM OUTCOME OBJECTIVES

The Social Science program is designed to prepare the student to:

1. Understand the institutions, systems, and cultures of the United States and other countries.

2. Understand how historical, economic, psychological, social, and political forces and factors shape human behavior and affect society.

3. Derive a basic understanding of the concepts, theories, principles, and laws within these disciplines.

4. Acquire a distinct sensitivity about major social problems, both from an urban perspective and with a global vision.

5. Critically examine and interpret human behavior and societal phenomena.

6. Develop certain intellectual abilities, including research and communication skills, computer and writing competencies, and problem-solving heuristics.

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