Integrative Social Science ,BS
Analyst, Conflict, Integrative Social Science, Interdisciplinary Social Science, Policy, Political, Social Sciences, economics, ethics, sociology
Create solutions within the interconnected disciplines of sociology, economics, political science and other modern disciplinary fields. Through this program's integrative approach, you'll gain valuable insights into various aspects of human life, giving you a powerful lens through which to look at our world.
In the Bachelor of Science program in integrative social science, you master the disciplines of the social sciences to meet the complex issues that confront today's society. The social sciences encompass a wide variety of disciplines that focus on societies, institutions, behaviors and interactions. Some of the most important social sciences include economics (inquiry into the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services), political science (inquiry into government, public management systems, public institutions and citizen engagement), and sociology (inquiry into society, social behavior, patterns of social relationships, social interaction and culture). Individually, these disciplines provide valuable insights into various aspects of human life and can help efforts to address societal challenges and problems. However, when the disciplines are brought together in an integrative approach, the model provides an even more powerful lens through which to understand the world.
Examples of the integrative model include:
- sociologists and economists combining models to address issues of homelessness and poverty
- sociologists and political economists collaborating to understand how cultural practices impact economic development
- sociologists, political scientists and economist perspectives coming together to undertake community impact analysis
Benefits of integrative studies include:
- Enhanced collaboration: Integrative studies encourage teamwork and knowledge-sharing.
- Expanded set of problem-solving tools: Instead of the narrow tools of one discipline, you have an expansive set of tools to apply to complex sociological issues.
- Holistic understanding: Combining perspectives provides you with a comprehensive view of complex issues.
- Innovative solutions: Integrative approaches foster creativity and innovation.
- College/school:
College of Integrative Sciences and Arts
- Location: Polytechnic
- Second language requirement: No
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
- First
required math course:
MAT 114 - College Mathematics
Any math course that meets the MATH designation. - Math
intensity: General
What If: See how your courses can be applied to another major and find out how to change your major.
This program allows students to obtain both a bachelor's and a master's degree in as little as five years. Accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree programs are designed for high-achieving students who want the opportunity to share undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework to accelerate completion of their master's degree. These programs feature the same high quality curriculum taught by ASU's world-renowned faculty.
This program is offered as an accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree with:
Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
First-year | Transfer | International | Readmission
A current ASU student has no additional requirements for changing majors.
Students should visit the Change of Major form for information about how to change a major to this program.
ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU® to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.
ASU has transfer partnerships in Arizona and across the country to create a simplified transfer experience for students. These pathway programs include exclusive benefits, tools and resources, and they help students save time and money in their college journey.
Students are able to enhance their understanding of societal structure and human interaction through distinct cultural experiences found by studying abroad. They gain heightened cultural competency, and communication and critical thinking skills while exploring a new and exciting part of the world.
Because of their mastery of the multiple methodologies of the social sciences, graduates of the program have many more professional opportunities available to them as compared with their peers with single-discipline training.
Professionals with expertise in analyzing complex social and global issues are in high demand across sectors and industries, including business, public administration, politics and community organizations. Those who have skills in the analysis of social phenomena and complex social problems are valuable to businesses and institutions that rely on data-driven strategies for engagement and growth.
Career examples include:
- administrator
- government agent
- public relations specialist
- social and community service manager
- social science research analyst
- social scientist
- solutions resource specialist
Example job titles and salaries listed below are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales. Some jobs also may require advanced degrees, certifications or state-specific licensure.
| Career | *Growth | *Median salary |
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4.6%
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$56,730
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1.0%
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$54,210
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-1.6%
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$72,040
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4.4%
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$61,990
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-3.1%
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$142,080
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4.8%
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$74,750
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1.7%
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$72,990
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6.4%
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$80,390
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School of Applied Sciences and Arts
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SANCA 233
CISA@asu.edu
480-727-1526
Program term definitions
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.
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