Liberal Arts and Sciences: Social Science, A.A.

Location(s): Main Campus, Internet Academy

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HEGIS: 5649

SUNY CODE: 0212

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 understand more fully 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.

The goals of this program are to:

introduce students to the methods social scientists use to explore social phenomena.
introduce students to the major concepts, models, and issues of the social sciences.

Successful graduates from this program will be able to:

demonstrate understanding of the methods social scientists use to explore social phenomena including observation, hypothesis development, measurement and data collection, experimentation, evaluation of evidence, and employment of mathematical and interpretive analysis.
demonstrate knowledge of the major concepts, models, and issues of at least one discipline in the Social Sciences.

Transfer opportunities:

Graduates of this program have transferred to a variety of four-year public and private institutions. See Social Science Transfer Opportunities.

Program of Study

Students should consult with their academic advisor for appropriate course selections.

1st Year

1st Semester

EN 111 - College Writing Credit Hour(s): 3
FS 100 - First Year Student Seminar Credit Hour(s): 1
SS 151 - Introductory Psychology Credit Hour(s): 3
English/Humanities Elective Credit Hour(s): 3
Mathematics Elective Credit Hour(s): 3
US History and Civic Engagement Selective Credit Hour(s): 3

Subtotal: 16

Mathematics Elective: MA 124 or higher.

2nd Semester

EN 112 - College Literature Credit Hour(s): 3
SS 161 - Introductory Sociology Credit Hour(s): 3
English/Humanities Elective Credit Hour(s): 3
Mathematics Elective Credit Hour(s): 3
OR
Social Science Elective Credit Hour(s): 3
World History and Global Awareness Selective Credit Hour(s): 3
Physical Education Activity Credit Hour(s): 1

Subtotal: 16

Mathematics Elective: MA 124 or higher.

2nd Year

3rd Semester

English Elective Credit Hour(s): 3
English/Humanities Elective Credit Hour(s): 3
Laboratory Science Elective Credit Hour(s): 4
Social Science Selective Credit Hour(s): 3
Social Science Selective Credit Hour(s): 3
Physical Education Activity Credit Hour(s): 1

Subtotal: 17

4th Semester

English Elective Credit Hour(s): 3
English/Humanities Elective Credit Hour(s): 3
Science Selective 3-4 Credit Hour(s): 3-4
Social Science Elective Credit Hour(s): 3
SS 236 - Research Methods for the Social Sciences Credit Hour(s): 3
OR
SS 245 - American Women’s History Credit Hour(s): 3
OR
SS 246 - Constitutional Law Credit Hour(s): 3
OR
SS 247 - Gender, Class and Race Credit Hour(s): 3
OR
SS 258 - Psychology Seminar Credit Hour(s): 3

Subtotal: 15-16

English/Humanities Selective (Liberal Arts Course): See Degree Works for list of courses.

Social Science electives (Liberal Arts Courses): See Degree Works for list of courses.

Total Credit Hours: 64-65

This program may be completed entirely online. For more information, access Herkimer College’s Internet Academy website: www.herkimer.edu/ia

For more information, contact the Academic Division at (315) 866-0300, ext. 8240 or toll free 1-844-GO-4-HERK, ext. 8240.

Social Science Transfer Opportunities

Taking the following recommended courses in each area does not assure that all two-year requirements have been met, nor will it guarantee acceptance in all programs at all institutions. For additional information, contact the Herkimer College Transfer Office.

Psychology:

Students interested in transferring in the area of Psychology, to a four-year college, are advised to take the following specific courses:

MA 127 - Mathematical Statistics I Credit Hour(s): 3
Psychology Electives

Social Services:

Students interested in preparing for further education in such disciplines as Social Work, Social Welfare, Family Services and related areas, are advised to take the following specific courses:

MA 127 - Mathematical Statistics I Credit Hour(s): 3
SS 152 - Developmental Psychology Credit Hour(s): 3
OR
SS 253 - Social Psychology Credit Hour(s): 3

And two of the following three courses:

SS 162 - Social Problems Credit Hour(s): 3
SS 163 - Marriage and Family Credit Hour(s): 3
SS 191 - Cultural Anthropology Credit Hour(s): 3

Sociology:

Students interested in pursuing a career in the area of Sociology, following further study at the baccalaureate level, are advised to take the following specific courses:

MA 127 - Mathematical Statistics I Credit Hour(s): 3

And three of the following four courses:

SS 162 - Social Problems Credit Hour(s): 3
SS 163 - Marriage and Family Credit Hour(s): 3
SS 191 - Cultural Anthropology Credit Hour(s): 3
SS 241 - American Minorities Credit Hour(s): 3

Special Education:

Students who wish to transfer to a baccalaureate program in preparation for a career in education and/or welfare of disabled people are advised to take the following specific courses:

ED 215 - Educating the Exceptional Credit Hour(s): 3
MA 127 - Mathematical Statistics I Credit Hour(s): 3
SS 152 - Developmental Psychology Credit Hour(s): 3
OR
SS 255 - Abnormal Psychology Credit Hour(s): 3
SS 235 - Statistics/Social Sciences Credit Hour(s): 3