A contract major is a personalized individual course of study. While there are delineated requirements of number and level of coursework, each program will be unique to the student’s particular interests. Students must consult with a faculty advisor to determine the required courses. Further information is available in the online catalog major description.
NOTE: This recommended Four-Year Plan is applicable to students admitted into the major during the 2017-2018 academic year.
First Year
Fall Semester
- Gen Ed: (HRS 4)
- Gen Ed/School Core: (HRS 4)
- Gen Ed: (HRS 4)
- Gen Ed: Â (HRS 4)
- Total: (HRS 16)
Spring Semester
- Gen Ed: (HRS 4)
- Gen Ed: (HRS 4)
- Major: Level 100 Course (HRS 4)
- Major: Level 100 Course (HRS 4)
- Total: (HRS 16)
Second Year
Fall Semester
- Sustainability, Society and Civic Mindedness Course Select ONE (HRS 4)
- Gen Ed: (HRS 4)
- Major: Level 200 Course (HRS 4)
- Major: Level 200 Course (HRS 4)
- Total: (HRS 16)
Spring Semester
- Gen Ed: Â (HRS 4)
- Gen Ed: (HRS 4)
- Gen Ed: (HRS 4)
- Major: Level 300 Course (HRS 4)
- Career Pathways Module 1: SSHS 001 Career Assessment/Advisor Visit SSHS Advisor in Cahill Center (C209) [Grad Requirement]
- Total: (HRS 16)
Third Year
Fall Semester
- Major: Research Methods Course (HRS 4)
- School Core: (HRS 4)
- Major: Level 300 Course (HRS 4)
- Elective (HRS 4)
- Career Pathways Module 2: SSHS 002 Resume/Cover Letter/Personal Statement Visit SSHS Advisor in Cahill Center (C209) [Grad Requirement]
- Total: (HRS 16)
Spring Semester
- Elective (HRS 4)
- Elective (HRS 4)
- PSYC, SOCI or SWRK Elective (HRS 4)
- Elective (HRS 4)
- Career Pathways Module 3: SSHS 003 Interview Practice/Internship Search Visit SSHS Advisor in Cahill Center (C209) [Grad Requirement]
- Total: (HRS 16)
Fourth Year
Fall Semester
- Major: Level 400 Course (HRS 4)
- Major: Field Studies Course (HRS 4)
- Elective (HRS 4)
- Elective (HRS 4)
- Total: (HRS 16)
Spring Semester
- Major: Capstone Course (HRS 4)
- Major: Level 300/400 Course (HRS 4)
- Elective (HRS 4)
- Elective (HRS 4)
- Total: (HRS 16)
Total Credits Required: 128 credits
GPA: 2.0
PLEASE CONSULT WITH FACULTY ADVISOR TO CHOOSE 3 WRITING INTENSIVE COURSES IN YOUR MAJOR.
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