A General Major in the Social Sciences, unlike a single discipline major, allows students to customize their course selection to their interests and abilities. Where they compromise depth of focus in one area, they gain breadth of knowledge in a few key areas, thus increasing their flexibility. This multidisciplinary approach provides access to the "big picture" or the wider context of any subject area. Conversely, the courses they choose can enhance their focus, and provide a cross-discipline perspective on one particular theme.
Students choosing a general major in the social sciences select three disciplinary streams from the following:
- Anthropology
- Archaeology
- Economics
- Geography
- History
- Kinesiology
- Native American Studies
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Women & Gender Studie
