Associate of Arts

Social Science

Program

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Program Overview

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.

Program Goals & Outcomes

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

Course Code
Title
Theory
Lab
Credits
Mathematics Elective  +
3
0
3 - 4
Sub-Total Credits
14
0
14-15

Spring Semester

Course Code
Title
Theory
Lab
Credits
Lab Science Elective  +
3
3
4
Foreign Language/Humanities/Fine Arts Elective  +
3
0
3
Sub-Total Credits
15
3
16

Degree Program - Second Year

Fall Semester

Course Code
Title
Theory
Lab
Credits
Foreign Language/Humanities/Fine Arts Elective  +
3
0
3
Sub-Total Credits
16
0
16

Spring Semester

Course Code
Title
Theory
Lab
Credits
Lab Science Elective  +
3
3
4
Sub-Total Credits
16
3
17

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.

Total Credits
63-64