Overview

The Social Sciences major provides students with a broad-based education in the social sciences. The major, when taken in conjunction with the secondary education requirements as listed under Education in this catalog, prepares students for secondary education certification as regulated by the Florida Department of Education.

The major is designed to provide students a broad range of required social sciences courses, from psychology to history, which, combined with required education courses, provide students with the foundational knowledge to become effective educators at the secondary level. Students interested in this major should contact the Department of History and Political Science.

Mission

The mission of Florida Southern College is to prepare students through dynamic engaged learning to make a positive and consequential impact on society.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Principles of Macroeconomics
Human Geography
World/Regional Geography
The Ancient World
The Making of the Modern World
The Modern World
History of Florida
Topics in Comparative Politics
Psychology and the Social World

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lakeland, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official high school transcript
Personal statement
SAT and/or ACT scores, unless applying Test-Optional.
Academic recommendation
All official college transcripts

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

46168 USD / year

≈ 46168 USD / year
Out-of-State

46168 USD / year

≈ 46168 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

46168 USD / year

≈ 46168 USD / year

Living costs

Lakeland

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Mission

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Lakeland

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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