Area V

Social Science

This major is available through multiple campuses of Troy University and through TROY Online.  Please contact specific campuses for program availability.

AREA I-V Recommendations

AREA I:

A grade of "C" or higher is required in Composition I and II at Troy University.  "D" grades will not transfer.

AREA II:

When selecting courses from Areas II and IV, please note that at least one 6sh sequence in either Literature (Area II) or History (Area IV) must be completed.

AREA III:

A grade of "C" or higher is required in the Math course chosen.  "D" grades will not transfer. 

Students attending TROY are required to complete an Introductory Statistics course.  Students attending a community college are strongly encouraged to complete MTH 265 (Elementary Statistics) in Area III to meet this requirement.

AREA IV:

When selecting courses from Areas II and IV, please note that at least one 6sh sequence in either Literature (Area II) or History (Area IV) must be completed.

AREA V:

NOTE:  The second history sequence and SOC 200 is NOT required for transfer to TROY.  If taken, these credits will count as free elective credit only.

The remaining 19 SH in Area V can be obtained at the community college by taking 19 SH from the following:

• ORI 101 (Orientation to College)(1 SH)
• CIS 146 (Microcomputer Applications)(3 SH)
• MTH 265 (Elementary Statistics)(3SH)-If not taken in Area III
• Free Electives (1-15 SH)

 

Troy University Baccalaureate Degrees

The student seeking a baccalaureate degree must meet the following credit hour requirements:

1. A minimum of 120 SH
2. At least 50 percent of the degree program must be traditional academic credit.
3. No more than 25 percent of the degree program may be earned using portfolio based credit.
4. At least 25 percent of the degree program must be completed with Troy University.
5. Twelve (12) semester hours of work in each major field must be completed in residence at Troy University.
   
   

Contact

If you have questions please contact:
Dr. Stephen Carmody
327A MSCX, Troy University, University Avenue, Troy, AL 36082 
Phone:  334-808-6850
E-Mail: scarmody@troy.edu