SOCIAL SCIENCE (A.A.)

Purpose:

The Social Science program is designed to provide a liberal arts
option for students who are interested in pursuing a degree in
history, political science, economics, psychology,
anthropology and/or sociology at a four year college or
university. Graduates frequently enter business, government
service, law social work, and/or teaching.

Program Objectives:

A graduate should be able to:
--understand and apply major social concepts.
--demonstrate an understanding of how societies develop and
change.
--understand social institutions, customs, traditions and
history.
--understand and explain the human condition as it has evolved
through time.
--develop an understanding of the relationship between all areas
of social science to better understand each area separately.

First Semester

ENG 101 English Composition I3
HIS 103, 105
or 107		 History of Western Civilization3
ElectiveMathematics (MAT 106 or higher)3
ElectiveForeign Language3
PSY 101Introduction to Psychology3
(15 Credit Hours)

Second Semester

ENG 102 English Composition II 3
HIS History Elective 3
Elective Mathematics, Science or Computer Science 3
Elective Foreign Language 3
POL 101 Introduction to Political Science or  
POL 124 American National Government 3
Elective Physical Education 2
(17 Credit Hours)

Third Semester

ElectiveEnglish Literature or Intro to Speech3
ANT 100
or ANT 104		Intro to Physical
or Cultural Anthropology		4
Elective Lab Science 3
Elective Economics 3
ElectiveElective3
(16 Credit Hours)

Fourth Semester

SOC 101 or
SOC 103		Intro to Sociology or
Social Problems		3
ElectiveScience, Mathematics or Computer Science3-4
Elective Geography 3
ElectiveElective3
ElectiveElective3
(15-16 Credit Hours)

TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS CREDIT: 63 OR 64