Department of Social Sciences
Geography
History
Political Science
Psychology
Social Work
Sociology
The programs that make up the Department of Social Sciences are designed for students seeking an associate degree and/or planning transfer to a university. The broad liberal arts curriculum of the Department of Social Sciences emphasizes deep comprehension of subject material, written and oral expression, critical thinking, ethical decision-making, civic responsibility, and appropriate quantitative abilities. These abilities are fundamental to student success in universities, in graduate school, and in life.
The Department of Social Sciences offers Associate in Arts degree in geography, history, political science, psychology, social work and sociology. Students interested in any of these fields should select an academic major from among those offered by the Department of Social Sciences and follow the suggested transfer plan for the associate degree. It is strongly recommended that students then plan to transfer to a university and complete a baccalaureate degree in their major field.