Bachelor of Arts in Social Studies

Humanity throughout history

Are you fascinated with society and human behavior—both today and throughout history? Consider a Social Studies major at CUAA. This major is aimed at preparing students for a life of service as teachers; however, it is also extremely useful for those preparing for a law career or other leadership positions in the Church and the world.

Credits 126

On-campus

All courses offered face-to-face on Ann Arbor's campus.

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The average undergraduate student award is $16,603.

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Program Overview

As a CUAA Social Studies major, you’ll observe a wide range of social behavior—both past and present. From civic ideals to power and governance, you’ll learn important concepts that explain individual and human characteristics. Our Social Studies program will teach you to explain key concepts of economics, geography, and political science. Our students are also able to apply social and behavioral concepts such as social groups and institutions, culture and cultural diversity, and individual development and identity to current and past social behavior and public issues. Our aim is to help you improve your social and behavioral skills to become an effective servant leader.

What to Expect

The CUAA Social Studies major is based on curriculum that is focused on participation in society as productive Christian citizens. You’ll start by studying the foundations of learning to observe and analyze a wide range of social behavior. Understanding humans today means understanding where we came from, so you’ll also explore history, economics, geography, and political science. In order to put your knowledge into practice, your studies will also require participating in public life through discussion of public issues and civic involvement.

Locations

Ann Arbor

How to Apply

Undergraduate Application Steps

It’s time to help you become a Cardinal! Just follow these simple steps to complete your application.

For first-time freshman:

Submit your online application
Have your school send your official high school transcripts. Transcripts may be mailed or sent via a transcript processing service to:
Concordia University Ann Arbor
Admissions Office
4090 Geddes Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Send your official ACT or SAT scores.

Scores on your high school transcript will be considered official. If your school does not put scores on transcripts, please contact ACT or College Board.

For transfer students:

Submit your online application
Submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended

*Transfer students with less than 60 college credits completed will also submit official high school transcripts. Students who have less than 30 college credits also need to submit official ACT or SAT scores. Scores on your high school transcript will be considered official.

Minimum Requirements

A minimum GPA of a 2.5/4.0 (C average) or higher
ACT composite of 18 or above
SAT equivalent of 940 or higher for combined math and evidence-based reading and writing (for tests taken after March 2016).

*If your GPA or ACT score falls below the minimum for acceptance, your admissions counselor may ask you to retake the test or supply additional documents, such as an essay or letters of recommendation, to complete the application.

Required Academic Coursework in High School

A minimum of 16 units of high school (secondary school) work is required, of which at least 11 should be in basic liberal arts areas. Units should be distributed as follows:

English: At least three units, but four are strongly recommended.
Mathematics: Two units of college-prep math, preferably one each in Algebra and Geometry.
Natural Science: Two units, preferably one each in Biology, Physics or Chemistry.
Social Studies: Two units, preferably one each in world history and American history.
Liberal Arts: Two units of the same foreign language or additional units in one or more of the other listed subjects or in fine arts.
Other Electives: Five units from any area of academic study, but ideally from the areas listed above.
German or Latin is recommended for pre-seminary students.

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