Social Science
Associate in Arts in Liberal Arts
Social Science Option
The Associate in Arts in Liberal Arts, Social Science Option enables students to concentrate studies in areas of sociology, psychology, social work, economics, history, or political science.
This program is designed to prepare students for transfer to colleges and universities to earn a baccalaureate degree in any of the social science fields, including psychology and social work.
Curriculum Requirements
Communications
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Credits
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Mathematics and Science
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Credits
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ENG 140 English Composition I |
3 |
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CSC 112 Microcomputer Software Applications |
3 |
ENG 141 English Composition II |
3 |
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MAT 131 College Algebra |
3 |
COM 143 Speech |
3 |
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MAT 151 Statistics |
3 |
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9 |
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Laboratory Science Electives |
8 |
Humanities |
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17 |
HIS 101 Western Civilization I or HIS 113 American History I |
3 |
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Career Courses |
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HIS 102 Western Civilization II or HIS 114 American History II |
3 |
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Social Science Electives* |
12 |
Foreign Language or Literature Electives |
6 |
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12 |
Humanities Electives |
6 |
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18 |
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Social Science |
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SOC 101 Foundations of Success |
1 |
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SOC 103 Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
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PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
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7 |
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Total Credits for Degree
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63
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Recommended F/T Course Sequence
First Semester |
Credits |
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Third Semester |
Credits |
ENG 140 English Composition I |
3 |
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Laboratory Science Elective |
4 |
HIS 101 Western Civilization I or HIS 113 American History I |
3 |
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Foreign Language or Literature Elective |
3 |
COM 143 Speech |
3 |
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Humanities Elective |
6 |
CSC 112 Microcomputer Software Applications |
3 |
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Social Science Elective* |
3 |
MAT 131 College Algebra |
3 |
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16 |
SOC 101 Foundations of Success |
1 |
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16 |
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Second Semester |
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Fourth Semester |
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ENG 141 English Composition II |
3 |
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Laboratory Science Elective |
4 |
HIS 102 Western Civilization II or HIS 114 American History II |
3 |
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Foreign Language or Literature Elective |
3 |
PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
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Social Science Electives* |
9 |
MAT 151 Statistics |
3 |
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16 |
SOC 103 Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
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15 |
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Total Credits for Degree
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63
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* Please choose 12 Social Science Credits from the following course codes: PSY, SOC, ECO, ANT, POL. | 
