Diversification: Social Sciences (DS) Hallmarks

To satisfy the Social Sciences area requirement, at least two-thirds of a course:

DS.1 uses the terminology of theories, structures, or processes in the social or psychological sciences;

DS.2 involves concepts, models, practices, or issues of concern in the scientific study of these theories, structures, or processes;

DS.3 demonstrates inquiry that is guided by quantitative and/or qualitative methods employed in the scientific study of structures or processes of these sciences.

DS Hallmarks Explanatory Notes

Courses in the Social Sciences (DS) category examine the behavior and interactions of people within societies, and interactions between societies. Students in DS courses are introduced to social science concepts and theories that explain such behavior and interactions at levels that range from the individual to the social structure. DS courses introduce students to methods such as interviews, observation, surveys, experiments, and literature reviews.

Courses that study culture by examining existing texts, documents, or film may better fit in the Humanities category (DH); a historical survey of societal development is typically classified as DH; courses that focus on texts such as poems, speeches, or songs may better fit in the Literatures category (DL).

diversification_hallmarks.pdf

Page updated

Report abuse