School of Continuing Studies: Social Sciences
2008-2009 Academic Year
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The School of Continuing Studies offers a Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences for
part-time students.
To receive a Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences, a student must complete at least
120 credits with a cumulative grade point average of 2.000 (C) and a grade-point
average of at least 2.000 in the concentration. In addition, one half of all credits
earned at Tulane University must be at the 200 level or above. There is also a 48
credit residence requirement; the last 24 credits must be earned through the
School of Continuing Studies.
At least half the credits earned for the Humanities concentration must be earned at
Tulane University.
General Requirements
Credits
Competencies Requirements:
ENGL 101/CSEN 125
4
Quantitative Reasoning: PHIL 106, PHIL 121, MGMT 325, or
CPST 107
3 - 4
Perspectives Outside the European/Comparative Cultures
"nonwestern") or foreign language or a combination of the two
6-8
Supporting Requirement:
Oral Communications: Any speech course; MGMT 225,
Business Communications, or THEA 210
3
Distribution Requirements:
Humanities & Fine Arts. At least two different disciplines
[may apply to concentration]
12
Social Sciences. At least two different disciplines [may apply
to concentration]
12
Science. At least two different disciplines [may apply to
concentration]
12
Designated Writing course
3-4
Concentration Requirements
30
Four courses at any level (12 cr.)
Six courses at 400 level or higher (18 cr.)
See University Catalog for listing of Social Science disciplines
Minor Option
15-18
Electives (as needed)
15-21
NOTE: no more than 27 credits in business may be applied to SCS degree
programs.