Social Science A.A.
This program is designed to help students understand the sources of human behavior. It offers courses in history, political science, psychology, sociology, geography, economics and anthropology. As a result of taking these courses, a student will more fully understand such topics as prejudice, family life, democracy, human personality, crime, poverty, unemployment and inflation. The program prepares students for careers in law, government, social work and teaching. It is also designed for students who plan to transfer to four-year institutions to major in social science.
Transfer Information:
Graduates of this program have transferred to a variety of four-year institutions, including SUNY at Albany, Utica College, the College of St. Rose, Houghton College, and the SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica/Rome.
Program of Study |
First Year |
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First semester |
Courses |
Credits |
Second semester |
Courses |
Credits |
EN 111 |
English I |
3 |
EN 112 |
English II |
3 |
FS 100 |
Freshman Seminar |
1 |
SS 112 or SS 122 or SS 141 |
History of Western Civilization II or American History II or American Government |
3 |
SS 111 or SS 121 or SS 141 |
History of Western Civilization I or American History I or American Government |
3 |
HU ___ or EN ___ |
English or Humanities Elective |
3 |
HU ___ or EN ___ |
English or Humanities Elective |
3 |
SC ___ or MA ___ |
Science or Mathematics Elective* |
3 |
MA ___ |
Mathematics Elective* |
3 |
SS ___ |
Social Science Elective |
3 |
SS ___ |
Social Science Selective** |
3 |
HE 130 OR HE 121 |
Wellness OR Personal and Community Health |
3 |
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Total |
16 |
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Total |
18 |
Second Year |
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First semester |
Courses |
Credits |
Second semester |
Courses |
Credits |
EN ___ |
English Elective |
3 |
EN ___ |
English Elective |
3 |
HU ___ or EN ___ |
English or Humanities Elective |
3 |
HU ___ or EN ___ |
English or Humanities Selective*** |
3 |
SC ___ |
Laboratory Science Elective |
4 |
SC ___ |
Laboratory Science Elective |
4 |
SS ___ |
Social Science Electives |
6 |
SS ___ |
Social Science Electives |
6 |
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Total |
16 |
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Total |
16 |
66 Credits Required for the Associate in Science Degree |
*MA124 or higher |
**Students must select one (1) from the Social Science category. |
***Students must select one (1) from the Other World Civilizations, The Arts, or Foreign Language categories. |
This program complies with the State University General Education requirement.
For more information, E-mail
or contact the Associate Dean of the Natural and Social
Science Division at (315) 866-0300, ext. 8430 or toll free
1-888-GO-HCCC, ext. 8430 |
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