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Fall 2020 - Summer 2021 Course Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Social Sciences A.A. – Sociology
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School: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Academic Dept: Social Sciences
HEGIS: 5649
Important Note about Program Requirements
The requirements listed below are for students entering into this program from Fall 2020 to Summer 2021. Students who entered the program during a prior semester will find their specific requirements listed in the Catalog under which they entered. Archived Catalogs are accessible through the dropdown menu above.
Associate of Arts (A.A.) and Associate of Science (A.S.) Degrees Defined
The purpose of the A.A. and A.S. is to build a foundation in a discipline, then continue to higher levels of education by transferring to a four-year institution. The A.A. contains liberal arts credits; including coursework in the arts, humanities and social sciences, and provides flexibility to pursue several careers. Conversely, coursework for the A.S. contains some liberal arts credits and coursework also directly applicable to a clearly defined career path. Click to learn more about the differences among award types.
Second Degrees
A second associate degree for a specific concentration in a discipline which a student has already completed a degree is not academically recognized nor allowable. For instance:
- If an Associate in Science: Liberal Arts and Sciences/Mathematics and Science has been earned, an additional Associate in Science: Liberal Arts and Sciences/Mathematics and Science with a concentration (Biology, Chemistry, Health Science, or Mathematics) is not allowed.
- If an Associate of Arts: Liberal Arts and Sciences/Humanities has been earned, an additional Associate of Arts: Liberal Arts and Sciences/Humanities degree with a concentration (Art Studio, English, History, Honors, or Spanish) is not allowed.
- If an Associate of Arts: Liberal Arts and Sciences/Social Sciences has been earned, an additional Associate of Arts: Liberal Arts and Sciences/Social Sciences with a concentration (Anthropology, Economics, History, Honors, Psychology, or Sociology) is not allowed.
This second associate degree policy also applies to all other degrees with concentrations, including but not limited to: Engineering Science A.S., Liberal Arts and Sciences/Childhood Education A.S., and Business Management A.S.
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Program Description
Students enrolled in this program have an excellent opportunity to explore the various social and behavioral sciences while completing requirements in other academic areas such as the humanities, mathematics, and biological and physical sciences.
The Social Science curriculum with concentration in Sociology is an excellent transfer program that provides the opportunity for the completion of the first two years of study of Sociology and also parallels the first two years of most baccalaureate liberal arts programs. Most graduates are able to transfer with sufficient credits to complete their bachelor’s degree in two additional years of full-time study.
The Social Science curriculum is an excellent starting point for students interested in careers in teaching (elementary, secondary, and college), pre-professional programs (such as law and medicine), business, government, social work, non-profit organizations, and international agencies.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, a student will:
- Demonstrate an understanding of key concepts and fundamental theoretical principles in at least three different social science disciplines, as well as the similarities and differences across disciplines.
- Demonstrate knowledge and application of research methods used in the social sciences.
- Use critical thinking skills to analyze and evaluate the historical context of one’s life and of the development of the disciplines studied.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the contemporary world and one’s place in it.
General Education Requirements - 31 Credits
Students are required to fulfill a certain number of credits within the specific categories shown below. Where specific courses are not listed within these categories, courses must be selected from the list of SUNY General Education Courses .
Basic Communication (3 credits)
Natural Sciences (4 credits)
Mathematics or Natural Sciences (3 credits)
Select an ADDITIONAL course from ONE of the following categories:
Social Sciences (9 credits)
Other World Civilizations (3 credits)
American History or Western Civilization (3 credits)
Select a course from ONE of the following categories:
Degree Requirements – 29 Credits
- Sociology Courses (6 credits, see below)
- Communications Course (3 credits, see below)
- English/Communications Course (3 credits, see below)
- Liberal Arts Course - Category 1 (3 credits, see below)
- Liberal Arts Courses - Category 2 (6 credits, see below)
- Free Electives (8 credits, see recommendation below)
Communications Course
Select ONE of the following courses:
English/Communications Course
Select ONE from the following:
Liberal Arts Course - Category 1
Select ONE course from the following disciplines:
- Anthropology (ANTHR)
- Economics (ECON)
- Geography (GEOG)
- History (HIS)
- Political Science (POLSC)
- Psychology (PSYCH)
Liberal Arts Course - Category 2
Select TWO courses from the following:
Free Electives Recommendation
The free elective requirements can be satisfied by any college courses. The following course comes as a recommendation from the Curriculum Chair.
Minimum Total Credits - 60
Career Path Opportunities
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Transfer Opportunities
Transfer Agreements
Westchester Community College is committed to facilitating a smooth transfer process to ensure that graduates of the college are prepared to transfer with junior status, and are able to complete a bachelor’s degree within two years of full-time study upon transfer. View 4-year institutions’ transfer agreement information by program here.
State University of New York (SUNY) Transfer Paths
 This program of study is an approved SUNY Transfer Path. The program outlines core coursework in the major that is common to all SUNY campuses offering those majors and maximizes credit acceptance. Visit SUNY Transfer Paths for more information about how to advance your academic career within the State University of New York.
Getting Started
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