This option provides broad exposure to a range of Social Sciences; including Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, Anthropology, Economics, and Criminal Justice. Students with a Social Sciences background can pursue careers in Psychology, Social Work, Criminal Justice, Education, Law, Marketing, Media, and other social institutions.
For more information, please contact faculty advisor, Carolyn Coulter, at (609) 343-5021 or ccoulter@atlanticcape.edu, or contact department chair, Beth Sanders-Rabinowitz, at (609) 343-4982 or bsanders@atlanticcape.edu.
Upon completion of this program students will be able to:
- Identify and describe major Social Science theories for explaining human behavior;
- Apply theories to explain behaviors in multiple social domains, including the economy, education, health care, law enforcement, social welfare, the environment, politics, business and marketing, etc.;
- Demonstrate knowledge of Social Science research methods and ethics;
- Discuss the relationship between individuals and social groups and institutions.
(SOSC-Fall 2024)
General Education Courses
When a course is not specified, refer to the list of approved General Education courses.
Communication
Course #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
9
Mathematics-Science-Technology
Course #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
8
Social Science
Course #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
6
Humanities
Course #
Title
Credits
3
3
Sub-Total Credits
6
History
Course #
Title
Credits
3
3
Sub-Total Credits
6
Diversity
Course #
Title
Credits
3
Sub-Total Credits
3
Program Courses
Course #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
22
Technological Competency Graduation Requirement
(Is fulfilled with CISM125, CISM129, CISM132, testing or reviewed departmental portfolio.)
Total Credits
60
Recommended Sequence of Courses
Course #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
16
Course #
Title
Credits
3
Sub-Total Credits
14
Course #
Title
Credits
3
3
3
3
3
Sub-Total Credits
15