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 is an excellent transfer program since it 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.
Program Map
The academic map below presents the recommended plan of study and will guide you through your program in a timely manner. Click the course abbreviations for full course descriptions. A course may be critical because it is a pre-requisite, requires a minimum grade, or because it is only offered once a year. Missing a critical course may push back your graduation date. Meet with an Academic Counselor or Faculty Advisor to ensure you are on track to complete your program.
Critical Courses should be taken in the order shown to stay on track and graduate on time.
Semester 1
Notes:
✹ Students are required to take 3 different disciplines within the Social Sciences. Human Services and Criminal Justice electives not recommended for Social Science transfer purposes.
Semester 2
Notes:
✹ Students are required to take 3 different disciplines within the Social Sciences. Human Services and Criminal Justice electives not recommended for Social Science transfer purposes.
✹✹ Choose one: COMM 109 , COMM 109H , COMM 110 , COMM 111
Semester 3
Semester 4
Course
(click for more information) | Critical Course | Pre-reqs or Co-reqs | Credits | Notes |
| LAS Humanities Elective | | | 3 | |
| LAS Humanities Elective | | | 3 | |
| Free Elective | | | 3 | |
| Free Elective | | | 3 | |
| Additional Free Elective | | | 2 - 3 | ✹ |
| Semester Total Credits | | | 14 - 15 | |
Notes:
✹ Required if student does not have 60 credits
Minimum Total Credits: 60 - 63
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