The Social Sciences Meta-Major, offered at all 5 Ohio University regional campuses, is a great option for students who know they are interested in a social science-related field but have not fully settled on a major. Students enrolled in this program can explore their interests through courses like sociology, psychology, political science, economics and anthropology to help narrow their options and select a major.
Most students choose a major within the first year of exploration, but students may earn up to 60 semester hours before selecting a major that they can complete on an OHIO regional campus or by relocating to the Athens campus. This pathway offers students the advising and support they need to ultimately declare a major in the social sciences that will meet their academic goals.
There are no additional admission requirements beyond University admission for first-year students.
Students with 60 or more semester credits transferring from other colleges within Ohio University may not select the Social Science Meta-major.
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You can also stop by the Eastern Campus Financial Aid Office in Shannon Hall.
The Social Sciences Meta-major offers undecided students a pathway to narrow their interests before selecting a major. Students can explore departments in the social science emphasis through courses in history, sociology, political science, psychology, anthropology and geography.
Following this pathway helps students who may be undecided about a major by giving a purpose to their general education coursework. Check out the University Catalog to learn more about the program and view all course information.
Because the Social Science Meta-major is intended to help students determine a major, potential career opportunities depend on what major students ultimately choose. Connect with the Student Services Office to discuss potential opportunities further.
If you have questions our would like more information, please contact the Student Services team.
Phone 1: 740.699.2536
Phone 2: 740.695.1720
Email: eastern@ohio.edu