ASSOCIATE of ARTS in SOCIAL SCIENCE
The AA in Social Science is intended for students interested in the social sciences and planning to continue at Sage to earn a B.S. degree in a discipline based on the social sciences. We welcome students concerned about the mysteries of the human condition and the mysteries of the mind.
The major goal of studies in the social sciences is to provide a comprehensive education consisting of a strong liberal arts foundation capped by concentration in one of the social sciences.
Students may select one of the following concentrations:
- Criminal Justice
- History
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Sociology
The program is intended for students committed to “learning for the sake of understanding and perfecting our world, and learning for its own sake” (1977 Nobel Laureate Rosalyn Yalow). A commitment to disciplined learning, intellectual integrity and scholarship is required for success in the social sciences. Students with curiosity and a desire to search for “truth” are welcomed to major in studies in the social sciences.
Criminal Justice Emphasis
This curriculum is designed for the student who is interested in the study of criminal justice. Core courses provide a broad background in the liberal arts and social sciences. The interdisciplinary concentration combines courses in criminology, sociology, psychology, and political science and equips students with the knowledge to understand the human problems associated with work in the criminal justice field. The program concentration is intended for students who plan to complete their Bachelor’s degree study and go into careers in area such as criminal justice (corrections, law enforcement, judicial administration), social and community services, juvenile corrections, law, public administration, forensic psychology, and community reintegration.
Compatible Bachelor’s degrees: BS in International Trade and Economic Development, BS in Interdisciplinary Studies, BS in Law and Society, BS in Public Affairs and Public Policy.
Liberal Arts Foundation
HUM 112 Humanities Seminar II.................................................... 3
Literature (one of the following): .................................................... 3
EGL 209/210 American Literature I or II
EGL 204/205 English Literature I or II
EGL 254 World Literature
Lab Science (one year)...................................................................... 8
PHL 206 Ethics or
PHL 209 Critical Thinking............................................................... 3
HIS 109 Western Civilization I or
PHL 201 Introduction to Philosophy or
ART 205/206 Art History I or II..................................................... 3
MAT 110 or higher.......................................................................... 3
PSC 101 U.S. Government............................................................... 3
PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology.............................................. 3
SCL 101 Introduction to Sociology.................................................. 3
HIS 106 History of the United States II.......................................... 3
Specialized Courses (Criminal Justice)
PSC 229 Civil Rights and Civil Liberties......................................... 3
SCL 208 Race and Ethnic Relations................................................. 3
SCL 120 Deviant Behavior or
PSY 308 Abnormal Psychology....................................................... 3
PSY 301 Social Psychology or
PSY 204 Adolescence, Adulthood and Aging.................................. 3
CRM 111 Criminal Justice Functions and Processes...................... 3
CRM 311 Criminology.................................................................... 3
Electives
Liberal Arts and Science Elective................................................. 4–6
General Electives.............................................................................. 3
Total Credits Required for the Degree:.............................. 60–62
History Emphasis
This curriculum is designed for the student who is interested in the study of history. Core courses provide a broad background in the liberal arts and social sciences. Specialized courses will expose the student to basic areas of history and will prepare students for further study in the areas of history, law, museum curatorship, secondary education, political science, and public administration.
Liberal Arts Foundation
HUM 112 Humanities Seminar II.................................................... 3
Literature: (one of the following)..................................................... 3
EGL 209/210 American Literature I or II
EGL 204/205 English Literature I or II
EGL 154 Introduction to Literature
EGL 254 World Literature
Lab Science (one year)...................................................................... 8
PHL 206 Ethics or PHL 209 Critical Thinking................................ 3
HIS 109 Western Civilization I or
PHL 201 Introduction to Philosophy or
ART 205/206 Art History I or II..................................................... 3
MAT 110 or higher.......................................................................... 3
PSC 101 U.S. Government............................................................... 3
PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology.............................................. 3
SCL 101 Introduction to Sociology.................................................. 3
HIS 106 History of the United States II.......................................... 3
Specialized Courses (History)
HIS 109 Western Civilization I........................................................ 3
HIS 110 Western Civilization II....................................................... 3
HIS 105 History of the United States.............................................. 3
History Electives.......................................................................... 3–6
Electives
Liberal Arts and Science Electives.............................................. 7–12
General Electives.............................................................................. 3
Total Credits Required for the Degree:.............................. 60–62
Note: If Western Civilization is taken as a core course, one additional 3 credit course should be taken as a liberal arts and science elective. Recommended electives: College Algebra, Precalculus or Macroeconomics.
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Psychology Emphasis
This curriculum is designed to prepare students to continue in a Bachelor’s degree program at Sage. Core courses provide background in the liberal arts and social sciences. Specialized courses will expose students to basic areas of psychology and will prepare them for further study in psychology, counseling, and human services areas.
Liberal Arts Foundation
HUM 112 Humanities Seminar II.................................................... 3
Literature: (one of the following)..................................................... 3
EGL 209 or 210 American Literature I or II
EGL 204 or 205 English Literature I or II
EGL 152 Introduction to Literature
EGL 254 World Literature
Any Introductory Lab Science...................................................... 6-8
PHL 206 Ethics or PHL 209 Critical Thinking................................ 3
HIS 109 Western Civilization I or
PHL 201 Introduction to Philosophy or
ART 205/206 Art History I or II..................................................... 3
MAT 110 or higher.......................................................................... 3
PSC 101 U.S. Government............................................................... 3
PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology.............................................. 3
SCL 101 Introduction to Sociology.................................................. 3
HIS 106 History of the United States II.......................................... 3
PSY 308 Abnormal Psychology....................................................... 3
Developmental Course (Select one)
PSY 202 Lifespan Development................................................. 3
PSY 203 Childhood and Adolescence.......................................... 3
PSY 204 Adolescence, Adulthood, and Aging............................. 3
Electives
Psychology Electives................................................................... 6
Liberal Arts and Science Electives........................................ 10-12
General Elective........................................................................... 3
Total Credits Required for the Degree:.............................. 60–62
Social Work Emphasis
This curriculum is designed for the student who is interested in the study of social work and plans to pursue a Bachelor’s degree at Sage. Core courses provide a broad background in the liberal arts and social sciences. Specialized courses will permit the student to select from basic courses in social work.
Liberal Arts Foundation
HUM 112 Humanities Seminar II.................................................... 3
Literature: (One of the following).................................................... 3
EGL 209/210 American Literature I or II
EGL 204/205 English Literature I or II
EGL 154 Introduction to Literature or
EGL 254 World Literature
BIO 101/102 General Biology I & II................................................ 8
PHL 206/209 Ethics or Critical Thinking......................................... 3
HIS 109 Western Civilization I or
PHL 201 Introduction to Philosophy or
ART 205/206 Art History I or II..................................................... 3
MAT 110 or higher1......................................................................... 3
PSC 101 U.S. Government............................................................... 3
PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology.............................................. 3
SCL 101 Introduction to Sociology.................................................. 3
HIS 106 History of the United States II.......................................... 3
Specialized Courses in Social Work
From among the following:......................................................... 6–12
PSY 203 Child Psychology
PSY 308 Abnormal Psychology
PSY 301 Social Psychology
SCL 208 Race & Ethnic Relations
SCL 102 Social Problems
SCL 206 Sociology of the Family
Electives
Liberal Arts and Science Electives............................................ 10–18
General Elective................................................................................ 3
Total Credits Required for the Degree:.............................. 60–62
Sociology Emphasis
This curriculum is designed for the student who is interested in the study of sociology and plans to continue into a Bachelor’s degree at Sage. Core courses provide a broad background in the liberal arts and social sciences. Specialized courses will expose the student to basic areas of sociology. A concentration in sociology prepares students for further study in sociology, criminal justice, secondary education, human services/social work, and law.
Liberal Arts Foundation
HUM 112 Humanities Seminar II.................................................... 3
Literature: (one of the following)..................................................... 3
EGL 209/210 American Literature I or II
EGL 204/205 English Literature I or II
EGL 154 Introduction to Literature
EGL 254 World Literature
BIO 101/102 General Biology I & II................................................ 8
PHL 206/209 Ethics or Critical Thinking......................................... 3
HIS 109 Western Civilization I or
PHL 201 Introduction to Philosophy or
ART 205/206 Art History I or II..................................................... 3
MAT 110 or higher1......................................................................... 3
PSC 101 U.S. Government............................................................... 3
PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology.............................................. 3
SCL 101 Introduction to Sociology.................................................. 3
HIS 106 History of the United States II.......................................... 3
Specialized Courses (Sociology)
From among the following:......................................................... 9–12
SCL 206 Sociology of the Family
SCL 208 Race & Ethnic Relations or
SOC 213 Class, Power, and Privilege
SCL 120 Deviant Behavior
SCL 102 Social Problems or
SOC 335 Social Movements
Electives
Liberal Arts and Science Electives............................................ 10–13
General Elective................................................................................ 3
Total Credits Required for the Degree:.................................... 60
