Associate of Arts in Social Sciences

The Associate of Arts degree in Social Sciences must contain a specialty in one of five areas: history, government, psychology, sociology, or social science. Each specialty consists of 18 credits (the equivalent of an academic minor in a 4-year baccalaureate degree program). By specializing in one academic area, these programs permit the student to determine the feasibility of continuing with a 4-year program.

In addition to the Core Curriculum requirements (30 credits), the Associate of Arts in Social Science requires:

Sub-Total Credits
30

Program Requirements

Social Science Specialty - 18 credits in one of five areas: history, government, psychology, sociology or social science.

Sub-Total Credits
18

Electives

General electives to reach 60 (approximately 12 needed).

Sub-Total Credits
12
Total credits:
60

Overview

Program

Type

Associate of Arts