Students completing the Associate of Arts degree may continue their program and obtain a baccalaureate degree or may begin their work career.
The Social Sciences major is a versatile degree that lends itself to success in a wide variety of careers in the fields of psychology, the criminal legal system, and social welfare, among others. Students will complete a core set of courses across the social sciences to establish skills in writing, research, and critical thinking. They will also select primary and secondary concentrations to dive deeper into specific areas of the social sciences, including psychology, criminal and legal studies, social welfare, and more. Graduates of the program will be well-prepared for careers and/or graduate education in law, psychological services, politics, and other areas that support the community.
Program Learning Outcomes
Goal 1: Knowledge Base
1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in and across the primary and secondary concentration
1.2 Explain the core content domains within the primary and secondary concentration
1.3 Describe applications of the primary and secondary concentration
Goal 2: Critical Thinking and Scientific Inquiry
2.1 Demonstrate information literacy
2.2 Apply innovative and integrative thinking to social scientific problems
2.3 Use scientific reasoning to interpret findings in the primary and secondary concentration
2.4 Incorporate sociocultural factors in scientific inquiry
Goal 3: Ethical and Social Responsibility in a Diverse World
3.1 Employ ethical standards to evaluate science and practice in the primary and secondary concentration
3.2 Build and enhance interpersonal relationships
3.3 Adopt values that build community at local, national, and global levels
Goal 4: Communication
4.1 Demonstrate effective writing for different purposes
4.2 Exhibit effective presentation skills for different purposes
4.3 Interact effectively with others
Goal 5: Professional Development
5.1 Apply course content and skills to career goals
5.2 Exhibit self-efficacy and self-regulation
5.3 Expand project-management skills
5.4 Enhance teamwork capacity
5.5 Develop meaningful professional direction for life after graduation
