Program options

B.A. MAJOR IN BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE

1. General Education (48 hours)
2. Behavioral Science (39 hours)

B.A. MAJOR IN GEOGRAPHY

1. General Education (48 hours)
2. Geography (31 hours)

  • Geog 101 and/or 202, 281, 361, 381
  • 15–18 hours of upper-level geography courses, which may include courses taken at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln by consortium arrangement.

B.A. MAJOR IN HISTORY

1. General Education (48 hours)
2. History (33 hours)

  • 33 hours of history courses, selected from both U.S. and non-U.S. courses.

B.A. MAJOR IN PSYCHOLOGY

1. General Education (48 hours)
2. Psychology (39 hours)

Concordia University also offers a bachelor of arts degree for those interested in majoring in Art Therapy, which includes a number of courses in the social science area.  

B.A. MINOR IN GEOGRAPHY

Geography (19 hours)

  • Geog 101 and/or 102, 281
  • Nine to twelve hours of geography electives.

B.A. MINOR IN HISTORY

History (18 hours)

  • Hist 115, 131, 132
  • Six hours of upper-level U.S. history electives
  • Three hours of upper-level non-U.S. history electives

B.A. MINOR IN PHILOSOPHY

Philosophy (18 hours)

B.A. MINOR IN PSYCHOLOGY

Psychology (18 hours)

Tracks: The following are recommended courses for students pursuing employment or graduate studies in the areas of Art Therapy, Health Professions, or Human Services. Psychology course requirements for graduate programs vary greatly. Check program requirements for all programs that you will be applying to and take courses accordingly.  

  • Art Therapy track: Psy 101, 221, 442, 445, 3 hours of Psy electives
  • Health Professional track (pre-med, pre-nursing, pre-physical therapy, etc.): Psy 101, 221, 445, 9 hours of Psy electives
  • Helping Professional track (pre-seminary, pre-social work, etc.): Psy 101, 342, 442, 445, 6 hours of Psy electives

B.A. MINOR IN SOCIOLOGY

Sociology (18 hours)

  • Soc 101, 331 and 12 hours of sociology electives.

Pre-Law

Most accredited law schools have no specific requirements for a pre-law course, but prefer a bachelor’s degree in the liberal arts. A high level of scholarship is expected of students in the pre-law program. During the final year at Concordia pre-law students must take the Law School Admission Test, as well as apply to the law school of their choice. Students should be aware of the recommendations of the law schools to which they might apply.

The Association of American Law Schools considers the prescription of particular courses unwise for a pre-law program. The Association calls attention to the quality of undergraduate institutions which it believes fundamental to the better attainment of legal competence. Pre-law students meet individually with a pre-law advisor to plan a personalized curriculum for their preprofessional training in law.

Pre-Social Work 

The pre-social work program is designed to prepare a graduate for entry into a Master of Social Work (MSW) program. The MSW degree is increasingly becoming the norm and expectation for professionals in the field of social work and social service. The foundation of the pre-social work program is the behavioral science major, enhanced by additional required and supporting courses. Students will receive an introduction to the field of social work along with practical experiences in social service agencies.

  • Behavioral Science Major (39 hours)
  • SW 201 Introduction to Social Work (3)
  • SW 311 Social Work Internship I  (3)
  • SW 312 Social Work Internship II (3)

Supporting courses: A minimum of nine hours selected from the following:

Bachelor of Science in Education

Secondary education
A field endorsement is available in the social sciences. Subject majors are available in geography and history.

Middle level
The social sciences are an available content teaching area.

Elementary
Geography, history and several other areas within the social sciences are available as elementary school subject concentrations.

Cross-discplinary program leading to a Bachelor of Arts

World and Intercultural Studies

Concordia’s world and intercultural studies program is a wide-ranging, cross-disciplinary degree which will give you a broad perspective on the world around us. Students take foundational core courses and then choose one of four tracks:

  • arts, literature, history
  • language studies
  • contemporary issues
  • social/regional studies.

The program is rounded out with practicum options including study tours, mission trips and other extra-curricular activities.

Courses for World and Intercultural Studies (45 hours)

  1. Core Requirements: Three hours of modern foreign language (level determined by student’s previous language study in high school and ECTA chairperson), an approved international or intercultural practicum, twelve hours from Geog 202, Soc 201, CTA 333, Theo 390, PS 211, Eng 381or 382 or 384; Hist 131, 132, Mu 213, HHP 280.
  2. Track Requirements: Thirty hours from no fewer than two tracks (21 hours must be taken from courses 300 level or higher). Core courses from above may be used as track electives if they have not been used to fulfill the core requirement. Various study tours for academic credit may be substituted for credit in the major with approval.
    • Arts, History and Literature track: Art 161, 195, 260, 271, 272, 273, Literature (up to 9 hrs of upper-level courses), History (up to 9 hrs of upper-level courses), Gero/Eng 411, CTA 153, 151, Mu 211, 212, 213, ChMu 213, 313, 411, Soc 417, Theo 371.
    • Language Studies track: CTA 203, 302, up to 9 hrs of modern foreign language, up to 9 hrs of Latin, Greek or Hebrew; Eng 231, 431, Phil 201, 202, language study abroad (up to 9 hrs)
    • Contemporary Issues track: CTA 241, Econ 101, Geog 315, 320, Gero/CTA 413, Gero 400, 414, 419, HHP 280, 282, 480, 484, 486, PS 211, Soc 221, Theo 483.
    • Social and Regional Studies track: Bio 362, 363, CTA 333, Geog 202, 311, 331, 341, 345, 391, Gero/CTA 205, GS 301, PS 111, Soc 201, 331, 312, 335, 361, Soc 333/Gero 402, Theo 375, 390, Theo 489/GS 401.

Cross Disciplinary Program Leading to a Bachelor of Arts

Environmental Science

Through a foundational core and additional emphasis areas, Concordia's program in environmental science prepares students for work in fields such as alternative energy, green technology, environmental restoration, environmental monitoring, sustainability, environmentally focused marketing, and preserving biological diversity through wildlife conservation and management.

Courses for Environmental Science (70–72 hours)

Core Requirements (52 hrs): Econ 102, Bio 112, 317, Bus 261, 281, Chem 115, CTA 301, CS 121, Geog/ESci 281, 315, 361, Math 122, Phys 110, ESci 351, Bio/ESci 377, ESci 489 and Emphasis area.

  • Biology Emphasis (19–20 hrs): Select from: Bio 111, 122, 222, 345, 351, Bio/Esci 36X (may take 2), Bio 399, Geog/ESci 461.
  • Chemistry Emphasis (19–20 hrs): Chem 116, 231; Select remaining hours from: Chem 313, 325, 331, 345.
  • Geography Emphasis (18 hrs): Select from the following: Geog/ESci 320, 461, Geog 385; UNL consortium courses: Geog 217, 317, 318, 418, 419.
  • Business/Marketing Emphasis (18 hrs): Art 145, Bus 343, 362, 363, 366, 371,Geog/ESci 461.
  • Natural Resources Emphasis (18 hrs): Geog/ESci 320, 461; 9 hrs from UNL Consortium School of Natural Resources in the following areas: Environmental Studies, Environmental Restoration Science, Fisheries and Wildlife, Grassland Ecology and Management, Natural Resources and Environmental Economics, and Water Science
See also: Please check the course catalog for other information about programs in which you are interested.