Social Science Major, A.A./A.S.

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2.0 major GPA required

The associate degree program in social sciences is designed for students who anticipate the need for only two years of college education. Basically it reflects the training received in the first two years of a regular four-year program, and a student may, if he or she desires, continue on to a baccalaureate degree. At the same time, a student with an associate degree will have the satisfaction of having recognition for his or her efforts, and will be able to produce a tangible certification for prospective employers.

Required University Core Curriculum Courses (35 hours)

ENG 101 - Rhetoric and Composition I: Literacy and the Self Credits: 3
ENG 201 - Rhetoric and Composition II: Literacy and the World Credits: 3
CMST 101 - Introduction to Public Speaking Credits: 3 or
CMST 107 - Introduction to Interpersonal Communication Credits: 3
MATH 108 - Survey of Mathematics Credits: 4 or
MATH 111 - College Algebra Credits: 4
B1 or B2 - Ethics or Arts Credits: 3
B3 - Health/Fitness activities course Credits: 1
C1 - History Credits: 3
C2 - Individual Development/ Social Behavior Credits: 6 (subject must be different from primary area)
C3 - Science Credits: 3
C4 - Western Culture Credits: 3
C5 - Global Communities Credits: 3

Social Science Primary Area (18 hours)

Select 18 hours in a single area of concentration selected from:

Psychology
Sociology
Economics
Political Science
United States history
World History

Elective Courses (12 hours)

Select 12 hours of additional electives.