SOCIAL
SCIENCES COURSE DESCRIPTION
SS 070
Local History and Nature (3)
Introduces local history as well as the plants and natural
resources of the islands that may be of interest to tourists.
SS 098
Introduction to Social Sciences (3)
Introduces students to the basic skills and concepts in
the social sciences.
Prerequisite: ESL 089 Provides the
students with an opportunity to examine work roles, jobs, and attitudes
relating to the world of work.
SS 101 Introduction to Political Science (3)
Prerequisite: ESL 089
Introduces students to the major elements of political
science through a conflict-management approach.
SS/PY 101 General Psychology (3)
Prerequisite: ESL 089
A survey of the concepts, theories and research behind the study
of human thought, emotion and behavior.
SS 110 Physical
Anthropology (3)
Prerequisite: ESL 089
An introduction to evolution and the archaeological record
of human development and change.
SS 111 Cultural
Anthropology (3)
Prerequisite: ESL 089
An introduction to the concepts, theories and research
behind the study of world cultures.
SS 120 Introduction to Geography (3)
Prerequisite: ESL 089
An introduction to physical and regional geography.
SS 125 Geography of the Pacific (3)
Prerequisite: ESL 089
A study of the physical, social and cultural geography of
SS 130 Introduction to Sociology (3)
Prerequisite: ESL 089
An introduction to the concepts, theories and research
behind the study of human societies.
SS 150 History of
Prerequisite: ESL 089
A study of Micronesian history from pre-history to the
present.
Prerequisite: ESL 089
A survey of world history from pre-history to 1500.
Prerequisite: ESL 089
A survey of world history from the 1500’s to present.
SS 195 Micronesian Cultural Studies (3)
Prerequisite: ESL 089
A comparative study of Micronesian culture including
customs and beliefs, arts and crafts, kinship and language.
Prerequisite: EN 120a
An introduction to both quantitative and qualitative
research, analysis and writing within the social and behavior sciences.
SS 205 Micronesian Government and Politics (3)
Prerequisites: SS 150, SS 101
This course deals with the various forms of governments existing
in the Micronesian region and the politics associated with them. This course
will discuss the impact of tradition vis-à-vis politics and the formal and
informal roles of the traditional leaders in the various governments and the
political process.
SS 212 Economy of
Prerequisite: SS 150
An in-depth exploration of the FSM economy with an
emphasis on economic development policy planning.
SS 220 Contemporary Issues in
Prerequisite: SS 150
Examines the
major political, social, economic and cultural issues facing Micronesian
societies today.
Prerequisite: ESL 089
A survey of the history of
SS 280 Directed Study: Selected Topics (3)
Prerequisite: EN 120b, SS 101, SS 200,
SS 205, SS 212, SS 220
A mentored research practicum for Micronesian studies majors that culminates in a major paper demonstrating
ability in public policy research, analysis and writing.