Arizona State University College of Integrative Sciences and Arts 5 courses 120 total credits
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.
| Total Credits | 120 credits |
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