Indiana Wesleyan University
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    Indiana Wesleyan University is a Christian comprehensive university of The Wesleyan Church. The University was founded in 1920 as Marion College and is committed to liberal arts and professional education.

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    God has gifted you with a unique set of gifts—on purpose, and for the purpose of changing the world in a way that only you can. We are here to help you discover, clarify or develop that calling. The world is waiting.

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UNDERSTANDING PEOPLE AND MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE

A Social Studies degree provides a broad exposure to the different fields of the social sciences: History, Political Science, Psychology, Economics, Sociology, and Geography. This major often serves as a companion double major with Economics, History, International Relations, or Political Science. These areas are sciences in that they rely upon the scientific method of investigation. They are related to the humanities in that they focus upon the study of human persons and the human condition, as found in both individuals and society.

IWU's Bachelor of Science with a major in Social Studies program is ideal for those who are searching for the causal roots of human problems or their potential solutions. Teaching, politics, law, ministry, nursing, journalism, business, and social work are all intimately connected to the social sciences. Students may also choose to earn an Associate of Science degree for quick entry into the workforce and a foundation for further education.

If you are ready to examine, analyze, and better understand God's world and those created in his image, then we invite you to explore majoring in Social Studies at Indiana Wesleyan University.

Faculty

IWU's Social Studies faculty members come from a broad spectrum of disciplines within the social sciences. While some instructors will define their discipline as a social science, others as a behavioral science, and still others as part of the humanities, they all share a common commitment to studying human beings and the human condition, both socially and individually.

All of our faculty members are highly qualified and hold advanced degrees in their respective disciplines. They are fully committed to academic excellence, student learning, and Christian service. Through teaching and mentoring, they endeavor to challenge students to examine, analyze, and understand God's world, especially those created in his image.

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Career Paths

Secondary School Teachers
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers
History Teachers
Middle School Teachers
Social Science Research Assistants
Geography Teachers
Geographers
Sociology Teachers
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists
Elementary School Teachers

 

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One of the best ways to discover a degree program is to check out the course listings. Preview the courses for Social Studies at Indiana Wesleyan University using the course catalog.

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