This option provides broad exposure to a range of Social Sciences; including Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, Anthropology, Economics, and Criminal Justice. Students with a Social Sciences background can pursue careers in Psychology, Social Work, Criminal Justice, Education, Law, Marketing, Media, and other social institutions.
For information, contact faculty advisor, Heather Boone, at (609) 343-4934 or hboone@atlanticcape.edu or department chair, Beth Sanders-Rabinowitz, at (609) 343-4982 or bsanders@atlanticcape.edu.
Upon completion of this program students will be able to:
- Identify and describe major Social Science theories for explaining human behavior;
- Apply theories to explain behaviors in multiple social domains, including the economy, education, health care, law enforcement, social welfare, the environment, politics, business and marketing, etc.;
- Demonstrate knowledge of Social Science research methods and ethics;
- Discuss the relationship between individuals and social groups and institutions.
(SOSC-Fall 2024)
General Education Courses
When a course is not specified, refer to the list of approved General Education courses.
Communication
Course #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
9
Mathematics-Science-Technology
Course #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
8
Social Science
Course #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
6
Humanities
Course #
Title
Credits
3
3
Sub-Total Credits
6
History
Course #
Title
Credits
3
3
Sub-Total Credits
6
Diversity
Course #
Title
Credits
3
Sub-Total Credits
3
Program Courses
Course #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
22
Technological Competency: 0-4 Credits
(Is fulfilled with CISM125, CISM132, testing or reviewed departmental portfolio.)
Total Credits
60
Recommended Sequence of Courses
Course #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
16
Course #
Title
Credits
3
Sub-Total Credits
14
Course #
Title
Credits
3
3
3
3
3
Sub-Total Credits
15