SOCIAL SCIENCES, Associate in Arts Degree - 5090
Social Science Department
The Social Sciences AA program is designed for students who plan to seek a four-year degree in anthropology, economics, geography,
political science, history, public administration, sociology, or related field, at a four-year institution. Students are able to select their
social science courses to fit their area of interest. Since the requirements of senior institutions vary widely, it is essential to choose an
intended transfer institution as soon as possible and carefully follow the program described in that institution’s college catalog. The
complete program is available at all of HACC’s campus locations; however, depending on the student’s area of interest, taking online
courses or traveling to other campuses may be required to get certain specific courses.
Career or Transfer Opportunities
This transfer curriculum is provided as a guide for students planning to transfer to a baccalaureate degree granting institution.
Competency Profile
This curriculum is designed to prepare students to:
 Transfer into a social science discipline at a four-year institution
 Define the fundamental concepts, which include but are not limited to, terminology, institutions, and issues associated with the
disciplines studied by the student
 Understand the essential of methodologies, perspectives, approaches, processes, and sources customarily used in the field (s) of
study
 Describe the major issues and/or future challenges to the current problems and concerns discussed in the fields of study along
with possible responses, solutions, and/or remedies
 Describe how factors such as culture, institutions, environment, knowledge, beliefs, and/or ideology have affected human activity
and outcomes at the local, national, and international levels
 Demonstrate an understanding of the technology and communication forms and methods used in discussing and disseminating
knowledge and ideas in the specific fields of study.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (TOTAL CREDITS = 61)
General Education
ENGL 101 English Composition I
ENGL 102 English Composition II
COMM 101 Effective Speaking
Core A Elective
Core B Elective
Core B Elective
Core C Elective
*Core C Elective Math
*Core C Elective Science
General Education Transfer Elective
Physical Education & Wellness
Major Requirements
3
**Computer Elective
3
3
*ENGL 201-279 English Literature Elective
3
3
*PHIL 100-299 Philosophy Elective
3
3
***Social Science Electives
15
3
*Transfer Electives
6
3
30
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3
3
3
1
31
* Select courses that are required by the transfer institution.
**Choose any CIS course except CIS 100 (CIS 105 is recommended).
***Select Social Science electives from the following subjects: Anthropology, Economics, Geography, Government and Politics, History, Psychology, and Sociology.
RECOMMENDED SEQUENCE FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS
Part-time students can complete this program by taking one or more courses each semester.
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
Core A Elective
3
COMM 101
3
Computer Elective
3
Core C Elective (Science)
Core B Elective
3
Core B Elective
3
Gen. Ed. Transfer Elective
3
Social Science Electives
Core C Elective (Math)
3
Core C Elective
3
Philosophy Transfer Elective
3
Transfer Electives
ENGL 101
3
ENGL 102
3
Social Science Electives
6
PE & Wellness
1
English Literature Elective
3
Social Science Elective
3
Effective Fall 2008 all Associate Degree Programs must meet Diversity (D) and Physical Education and Wellness (W) requirements.
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