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Social Sciences
A.A. Degree (Transfer)
The Associate of Arts in Social Sciences degree trains students to analyze and
understand human society and social relationships, and prepares them to transfer
to four-year institutions in Social Sciences disciplines. Training in the social
sciences prepares students for a wide range of careers and leadership roles in
business, non-profits, education, government, and social services. Disciplines
within the Social Sciences include Anthropology, Criminal Justice, Economics,
Education, Geography, History, Human Services, Law, Political Science, Psychology,
Public Policy, and Sociology. Some students will choose an approved Area of
Concentration, while others will explore Social Sciences disciplines more generally.
• Students must complete their credit
English and Mathematics
within the first
24 credits.
• One course must meet the
cultural competence graduation requirement.
• CORE: The General Education CORE
is that foundation of the higher education
curriculum providing a coherent intellectual experience for all students. Students
should check with an advisor or the transfer institution (ARTSYS) before selecting
General Education CORE requirements.
http://artsys.usmd.edu/• In some General Education categories (Mathematics, Biological & Physical
Sciences), a 4-credit course selected from the GenEd course list will satisfy the
requirement in place of a 3-credit course. Students should check with an advisor
before selecting these courses.
• For the PE/Health requirement, a 3-credit Physical Education or Health course may
satisfy the requirement in place of a 1-credit course. Students should check with
an advisor before selecting this course.
• Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in EN 101.
• Students must complete a minimum of nine credits at the 200-level.
Course
Credits
English
EN 101 English Composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Mathematics
Mathematics Elective (GenEd course list) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Social & Behavioral Sciences
Two courses selected from different disciplines (GenEd course list) . . . . .
6
Arts & Humanities
Arts Elective (GenEd course list) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Humanities Elective (GenEd course list) (recommend PH 205) . . . . .
3
Communications Elective (GenEd course list) . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Biological & Physical Sciences
Two courses, one of which must be a lab science (GenEd course list) .
7
General Education Elective
(Select from GenEd course list) . . . . . . .
3
PE/Health Requirement
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Electives
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Take a minimum of 15 credits of Social Science electives from any of the
disciplines listed below. A minimum of 6 credits must be in the same
discipline. It is imperative that students consult with an advisor before
registering to maximize transfer of coursework.
• Anthropology (AN)
• Criminal Justice (CJ)
• Economics (EC)
• Education (ED)
• Geography (GG)
• Government & Politics (PI)
• History (HI)
• Human Services (HS)
• Psychology (PS)
• Sociology (SO)
• Students majoring in the Associate of Arts in Social Science without an Area of
Concentration should follow the curriculum outlined above and will have 13
unrestricted elective credits.
• Students majoring in an Area of Concentration will follow the curriculum of
their major (Addictions Counseling; Criminal Justice; Education; History; Human
Services; Psychology; Sociology).
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