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Social Science

B.A./B.S - Major

Overview
Degree Requirements
Career Opportunities
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Overview

The University of Montevallo is pleased to offer a major in Social Science, consisting of courses in Sociology, Political Science, History, and Geography.  Montevallo’s Social Science Program is cross-disciplinary and offers a broad exposure to a liberal arts education. Students develop judicious thinking through the study of society, politics, history, and geography.

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Career Opportunities

Career-Ready Gradutees

Students majoring in Social Science have a wide variety of exciting career options from which to choose. Social Science is an excellent pre-professional degree with many graduates choosing to continue their education at law or graduate school. The program also offers excellent preparation for graduate school in any of the core disciplines (Sociology, History, Political Science, and Geography). Social Science majors often continue their studies in UM’s Teacher Education Program in the College of Education as preparation for teacher certification. (Contact the Teacher Education Program at 205.665.6366 for additional information.)

Why Social Science at UM?

  • Multi-disciplinary: Students take courses in geography, history, political science, sociology, and economics.
  • Junior and senior level courses are taught with limited class sizes, promoting class discussion and individual attention.
  • Emphasis is on developing written and oral communication, research, and critical thinking skills.
  • Courses prepare students to be informed citizen leaders.
  • Career opportunities in education, law and academia abound.

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Scholarships & Aid

Student Aid

The University of Montevallo Student Aid Office is here to assist UM students and families with the financial aid process. We invite you to review the information provided on our webpages and contact us with questions and for assistance.

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Scholarships

All entering freshmen and transfer students admitted to UM by the scholarship priority deadline will be included in the scholarship evaluation for merit-based scholarships. In addition to merit-based awards, scholarships are also available based on financial need, leadership, community service, choice of major, and other miscellaneous criteria.

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Sociology & Criminology
Dr. Andrea Eckelman
Fallin Hall 211
(205) 665-6189
aeckelma@montevallo.edu
Dr. Andrea Eckelman