Associate in Arts

Social Sciences-Option

Program

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
Sub-Total Credits
6

History

Course #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
6

Diversity

Course #
Title
Credits
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
Sub-Total Credits
14
Course #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
15
Course #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
15