UT Dallas 2016 Undergraduate Catalog

Social Sciences

SOCS 2V95 Individual Instruction in the Social Sciences (1-6 semester credit hours) Individual study under a faculty member's direction. May be repeated for credit. Instructor consent required. ([1-6]-0) R

SOCS 3111 Careers in the Social Sciences (1 semester credit hour) This one-credit course is designed to provide social sciences majors and those interested in the social sciences with information and skills that will help them select and pursue a career in their major or a related field. (1-0) Y

SOCS 3V96 Selected Topics in the Social Sciences (1-3 semester credit hours) May be repeated for credit as topics vary (9 semester credit hours maximum). ([1-3]-0) R

SOCS 4320 Social Entrepreneurship (3 semester credit hours) This course is about providing those interested in entrepreneurial ventures with primarily a social focus with the skills and knowledge necessary to accomplish their goals. The course will be seminar style and require a practicum. Topics include entrepreneurship in the nonprofit sector, entrepreneurship in political campaigns, new public management and the role of entrepreneurship in government and public services, urban planning, and geographical information sciences as a tool all entrepreneurs can use in the creation of new opportunities. (3-0) R

SOCS 4V98 Pre-Law Internship (3-6 semester credit hours) An internship with law firms or judges that will expose students to legal issues and to the practice of law. An excellent exposure to the legal profession. Credit/No Credit only. May be repeated for credit (6 semester credit hours maximum). Instructor consent required. ([3-6]-0) S