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Course Overview

Are you interested in fields like history, economics, and sociology? Do you want a flexible degree that allows you to work in all areas of the economy? The world needs critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills and with a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Social Science, you can make a difference!

The Applied Social Science program builds on your strengths, goals, and interests to create a customized educational experience and prepare you for a rewarding career—no matter what you choose to do. We provide close mentoring and academic advising to help you find the path best suited to your interests, strengths, and goals. 

Objectives and Outcomes

The B.S. in Applied Social Science program provides a comprehensive and challenging academic experience that will prepare you for employment in a broad array of careers. Upon completion of the program, students will be able to demonstrate the following skills and competencies:

Goal 1: Knowledge base in the social sciences and history

Students will demonstrate a breadth of understanding of the theories, perspectives, and findings of the social sciences and history. Students will be able to articulate an in-depth understanding of the fields in their concentration.

Goal 2: Inter-disciplinary learning

Students will synthesize methods and theories from multiple disciplinary perspectives to analyze social and historical issues, problems, and/or questions.

Goal 3: Context

Students will understand social issues in a global and historical context.

Goal 4: Professional communication skills

Students will be proficient in oral, written, and visual communication skills.

Goal 5: Research methodology

Students will design appropriate applied social science and/or historical research and collect appropriate qualitative, quantitative, and/or primary source data to execute the design.

Goal 6: Data and primary source analysis

Students will demonstrate professional qualitative, quantitative, and historical data analysis skills.

Goal 7: Application

Students will use social science and historical knowledge, research, and analysis skills to address social problems. Students will demonstrate an ability to make policy and practice recommendations and use knowledge and skills to address problems in professional settings (business, non-profit, government, education, etc.).

Goal 8: Technology

Students will demonstrate an ability to use appropriate technology and software to gather social science and history literature and to collect and analyze data.

Goal 9: Diversity and inclusion

Students will understand the value of diversity and inclusion of diverse populations, use social science and history to understand inequalities and issues of diversity, and use skills to work for more equitable workplaces and society.

Goal 10: Professional and research ethics

Students will demonstrate and practice appropriate ethical conduct.

Goal 11: Global citizenship and social responsibility

Students will practice civic engagement and responsibility, evaluate information in the public realm to make informed choices, and demonstrate leadership skills.

Entry Requirement 

Admission Requirements:

  • Official TOEFL score: 
    • Minimum iBT (or MyBest) score of 70, or minimum paper-based score of 525.
  • Official IELTS score:
    • A minimum score of 6.0
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic)
    • A minimum score of 48
  • Duolingo English Test:
    • A minimum score of 95
  • Other:
  • Successful completion of UW-Stout's English as a Second Language (ESL) program.
  • Successful completion of an English language program affiliated with UW-Stout.
  • Graduate from a high school in the United States.
  • You have earned at least 15 transferable university-level credits from an accredited English medium-sized institution.
  • You have earned a grade of C or better in a course equivalent to UW-Stout's English 101: Composition 1.

Freshmen 

As a student accepted into one of the six BFA programs, please be aware of the following:

  • You will be required to submit a portfolio in the spring semester of your freshmen year to apply for acceptance into the intended BFA program. Portfolios will be evaluated by the School of Art and Design faculty. Through your first-year experience, you will be given the tools and skills required to prepare and submit the portfolio, and the necessary support to navigate the application process.

Transfer Students

  • All transfer students will be admitted as a Pre-Bachelor of Fine Arts (Pre-BFA) student.  Submit a portfolio and essay to be reviewed by a committee of the School of Art & Design faculty, who will determine direct admissions into the BFA major of your choice. The priority deadline is no later than Midnight on October 1st for spring admission and March 1st for fall admission. You will receive direction on how to submit your portfolio in your acceptance letter to UW-Stout.  
  • Submissions may be made after the priority date; however, there is no guarantee when it will be reviewed for a decision nor what art-specific coursework you may be able to get into after the review is completed and whether or not a registration for the next semester has begun.  There is a $10 application fee assessed at the time you electronically submit your portfolio.

Fees

$17455

Estimates are for undergraduate students only based on 15-credits per semester for one year.

This information was accurate on : 18/03/2021
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