Liberal Arts and Sciences: Social Science

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Liberal Arts and Sciences: Social Science

The Liberal Arts and Sciences - Social Science degree emphasizes courses that focus on the theory of social interaction and human behavior. Required course work includes history, psychology, sociology, English, and a capstone course. The capstone course is thematically based and taken during the last semester of study. It provides the opportunity to complete original research in the social sciences. This program is designed for transfer to four-year programs in social science and related fields.

Students intending to transfer to a four year psychology major should work closely with their advisor to ensure that appropriate courses are selected. The psychology faculty have developed specific recommendations for the social science capstone; social science electives (based on area of interest in psychology); math and science courses; and unrestricted electives requirements.

Degree Requirements

• Liberal Arts and Sciences - Social Science, A.S.

Graduates of the Liberal Arts & Sciences – Social Science A.S. Program will:

•    demonstrate appropriate and effective written and oral communication skills that reflect social science reasoning
•    demonstrate the ability to locate, critically evaluate, and effectively use social scientific research
•    demonstrate knowledge of social science research, methods, and theoretical principles
•    articulate an understanding of how privilege and inequality are socially and historically constructed

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While the curriculum for this program is designed primarily for transfer to a bachelor’s degree program, students develop vital transferrable skills that support them in the workplace as well. A quality liberal arts education provides students with one of the many lenses through which they view the world and prepares them to pursue a wide array of careers. We encourage students to intentionally engage in applied learning opportunities (such as volunteering, services learning, internships, jobs, research, etc.) as well to gain valuable hands-on experience. Learn about some of the many jobs students explore: