Social Science, A.A.

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A two-year program in social science allows students to explore a variety of disciplines. It is a broad-based exploration of anthropology, archaeology, economics, geography, history, political science, international studies, criminal justice, psychology, and sociology. The core provides students the basic coursework in the field while allowing them the flexibility to tailor their program to their individual needs. Students must successfully complete core courses with a “C-” or better to meet program requirements. Students planning to transfer to a four-year program may need to have additional hours beyond the program requirements at Northwest College in order to transfer in as a junior. These students should consult with their advisor and the appropriate four-year college catalog.

General Education Requirements

Students should refer to the Graduation Requirements .

Total General Education Requirements: 36-42 Credits

Six hours of Social Science will be fulfilled by taking Core Electives.

Core Electives

After completing the general education requirements, an additional 18 credit hours is required for the social science degree. The credit hours must be selected from courses found in at least four of the subject areas listed: anthropology, archaeology, economics, geography, history, political science, international studies, criminal justice, psychology, or sociology. Six credits must be 2000 level and be from the four areas already chosen. Credits used to satisfy a general education requirement that have any of the above designators may be used to satisfy the requirements for this program. Students are also required to take a Capstone Course selected in consultation with their advisor.

Total Core Electives: 21 Credits

General Electives

General electives selected in consultation with advisor.

Total General Electives: 10-22 Credits

Minimum Credits for Degree = 64

History/Social Science Education

For secondary education, to facilitate transfer to a four-year college as a junior, students planning to become middle school or high school history/social studies teachers are encouraged to complete programs in both Secondary Education and in the subject(s) they plan to teach. Consult your advisor every semester when selecting courses.