Go to mccnh.edu/programs for even more details about this and other MCC programs and certificates.
The Social Science degree program provides a solid theoretical and practical foundation in the social sciences to prepare students for transfer to 4-year degree programs, as well as entry-level positions in various fields.
Graduates of this program will be able to:
- Demonstrate a solid foundation of basic theoretical and practical knowledge in the social sciences.
- Comprehend key facts, concepts and terminology in the social sciences
- Engage in practical application of common social science theories
- Think critically and analytically.
- Communicate effectively through oral and written skills.
- Conduct ethically sound research within the social science field.
- Exhibit cultural sensitivity and appreciation of diversity, both locally and globally.
Degree Program - First Year
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
Degree Program - Second Year
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
Students must take a minimum of three (3) 200 level Social Science courses at MCC to meet residency requirements.
*Liberal Arts and Sciences Elective: any course with ANTH, ARTS, ASL, BIOL, CHEM, ECON, ENGL, ENVS, ESCI, FREN, GEOG, GEOL, HIST, HUMA, MATH, PHIL, PHYS, POLS, PSYC, SOCI, or SPAN in the course number.
**Students may only receive credit for one section of each of the following topics courses: (HIST203M and POLS215M)
***Denotes milestone course which must be taken / passed in the semester indicated to maintain good standing in the degree program
****Students in this program must successfully complete SOCI110M and may not take SOCI109M. Credit will not be awarded for both courses.