Social Sciences: Interdisciplinary Courses

Associate Professor Barbara Wells , Chair, Division of Social Sciences

Course Descriptions

201. Contemporary Global Issues
3 credit hours
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing
An interdisciplinary course comparing culture, history, geography, and institutions of various countries in the context of globalization. The course is a prerequisite to overseas study for students majoring in International Business or International Studies who intend to take academic courses for Maryville College credit in another country.
203. Introduction to Nonprofit Management
3 credit hours
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing
An examination of the basic principles and processes of nonprofit management. Topics include board/committee development, recruitment, planning, marketing, risk management, budget management, fundraising and philanthropy.
301. Social Sciences Research Methods
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: Statistics 120 and junior standing
The philosophy and methodology of the social sciences. Emphasis is on the philosophical underpinnings, basic research design, forms of data gathering and the analysis, presentation, and interpretation of data. Individual and/or group research projects relate to various social science disciplines.