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Sep 08, 2024
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Catalog 2022-2023 (Revised) [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Arts and Sciences: Social Sciences, AA
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No. of Credits: 60
Contact: Lisa Lynk Smith, Chair, Humanities and Social Sciences
This associate of arts transfer option is designed for part- and full-time students with a specific academic and/or professional interest in the areas of geography, political science, economics, sociology, and psychology. This option introduces these disciplines within the context of allied subject areas, preparing students for a specific concentration at a four-year Maryland state college or university.
The maximum number of credits accepted in transfer from other institutions to this program is 45.
Career Opportunities:
psychologist, sociologist, social worker, counselor, economist, geographer, local government administrator
Transfer Options:
A complete list of all transfer opportunities can be found on the Transfer Services page
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will…
- Examine how humans create, share, and adapt to culture, and appreciate the role of culture in shaping society.
- Examine where people, places, and resources are located, and explore the relationship between humans and the environment.
- Examine the factors which influence an individual’s personal identity, development, and actions.
- Examine how institutions are formed, maintained, and changed.
- Investigate advances in science and technology, and explore the impact of science and technology on societies.
- Explore the issues arising from globalization.
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Arts and Humanities Pathway
Learn more about the Arts and Humanities Pathway.
Visit Career Coach for more information on this program, related programs, and job opportunities in Southern Maryland and the Washington D.C. Metropolitan region.
Required Courses and Recommended Sequence:
The following is a recommended sequence of courses for completing this program. College Prep and prerequisite course requirements, credit load, and/or course availability may affect a student’s individual progress. Course availability within the program sequences is specifically intended for full-time students who begin their course work with the fall semester. Students should always consult their online program evaluation or an academic advisor to better understand typical course availability and individual program planning. Arts/humanities (3 credits)
Acceptable:
Communications (3 credits)
Acceptable:
English (3 credits)
Acceptable:
Biological/physical sciences (4 credits)
Acceptable (lecture and matching lab):
Arts/humanities (3 credits)
Acceptable:
Elective (6 credits)
Acceptable:
- Take six credits from any course numbered 1001 and higher
Politics (3 credits)
Acceptable: Elective (8 credits)
Acceptable:
- Take eight credits from any course numbered 1001 and higher
Notes:
* Courses requiring a prerequisite or co-requisite
Course Indicators: English Composition (E), Arts (A), Cultural and Global Awareness (C), Humanities (H), Biological/Physical Sciences (S), Social/Behavioral Sciences (B), Mathematics (M)
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