Curriculum (120 credits)
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For course schedule and descriptions
For most undergraduate classes offered by the School of Arts and Sciences, College of General Studies, and College of Business Administration, visit:
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A minimum total of 120 credits (approximately 40 courses) are required for a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Social Sciences. Of this total, students must take a minimum of 36 credits (approximately 12 courses) according to the specifications on the right. The remaining credits required for the degree are outlined on the CGS "Requirements for the Bachelor's Degree".
Choose a minimum of 36 credits (approximately 12 courses) from any three departments below. All courses taken must be related to social sciences.
1. At least five courses must be taken from one department, and at least three courses each should be taken from two other departments.
2. At least one half of the major must be upper-division (1000-level) courses.
3. All courses selected for the Social Sciences major must be approved by an academic consultant.
Africana Studies (social sciences related course)
Anthropology (social sciences related course)
Economics
History
Jewish Studies
Legal Studies
Political Science
Psychology (social sciences related course)
Religious Studies (social sciences related course)
Sociology
Requirements subject to change. Check with an academic consultant before registering.
Payment plans
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If employed, check with your company's human resources office to see if you qualify for company tuition benefits.
Deferred tuition payment plans are available for participants who wish to extend tuition payments over a longer period of time.
The University of Pittsburgh is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution.
