Social Sciences Major

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The social sciences deal with human behavior in its social and cultural aspects. At the Academy, the following disciplines are within the social sciences: economics, geospatial science, management, law, political science and behavioral science.  Additionally, courses offered by Military Strategic Studies can also be used to fulfill some of the major’s requirements.

The major in social sciences is designed for the cadet whose interests and abilities lie in the area of the social sciences but who prefers a broader program than a major in only one discipline would provide. The major requires completion of at least one course in Economics, Management Law, Political Science, and Behavorial Sciences. More concentrated study in one discipline is possible through the use of the social science divisional options (any course(s) from the social science disciplines in addition to Military Strategic Studies).

The Social Sciences Major provides a broad background for the cadet interested in the disciplines within the social sciences. Flexibility in course selection is one advantage of this major. A specialized degree in a particular discipline would be an option after graduation from the Air Force Academy