Liberal Arts: Social Sciences
Associate of Arts
Program Details
The Social Sciences area of emphasis is an interdisciplinary option for students who desire a broad study in the social science disciplines that includes Criminal Justice, Anthropology, Early Childhood Education, Economics, History, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology. The Social Sciences area of emphasis will help students prepare for transfer to a university in potential majors such as anthropology, sociology, history, business, economics, psychology, political science, and related fields. Courses completed to satisfy the area of emphasis requirements below may also count toward satisfying university transfer general education requirements. Students are advised to consult with a counselor to develop an education plan that is appropriate to accomplish their academic goals.
Liberal Arts: Social Sciences Pathways
Pathways listed below are for the catalog year 2025-2026.
Featured Careers
Find your calling. Explore high-earning careers with entry-level data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers
Bachelor's degree
- Job growth: Rising
- Low salary: 68,860
- High salary: 227,590
- Average salary: 136550
Compliance Managers
Bachelor's degree, Master's degree
- Job growth: Rising
- Low salary: 68,860
- High salary: 227,590
- Average salary: 136550
Loss Prevention Managers
Bachelor's degree, High school diploma/GED
- Job growth: Rising
- Low salary: 68,860
- High salary: 227,590
- Average salary: 136550
All Careers in Liberal Arts: Social Sciences (9)
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | Bachelor's degree | Rising | 136,550 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compliance Managers | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Rising | 136,550 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | Bachelor's degree, High school diploma/GED | Rising | 136,550 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Rising | 136,550 |
| Wind Energy Development Managers | Bachelor's degree, Associate's degree | Rising | 136,550 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree | Rising | 136,550 |
| Transportation Planners | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Stable | 100,340 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Declining | 64,580 |
| Social Science Research Assistants | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Rising | 58,040 |
Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes help you work towards your educational goals.
- Demonstrate a solid foundation in oral and written communication and mathematics.
- Develop a broad understanding and awareness of the nature of living things and the physical environment.
- Recognize the broad spectrum of achievement and theory in the arts, the culture, and society.
- Enhance the ability to adapt, respond, and grow in a changing world.
- Gain in-depth knowledge in one of the following areas of emphasis: Arts and Humanities, Social Sciences, or Mathematics and Science.
