Social Sciences and Education Career Community

Social Sciences A.A.

The A.A. in Social Sciences introduces students to a range of disciplines while helping them identify a field of interest for transfer to a four-year institution. The program emphasizes critical thinking, research, and communication skills, providing a strong foundation for majors such as anthropology, economics, education, history, human services, political science, psychology, and sociology.

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Program Information

The Social Sciences A.A. prepares students for transfer to four-year institutions in social sciences disciplines.

The study of Social Sciences prepares students to analyze and understand human society and social relationships.

Students can choose to major in the Social Sciences A.A. to explore various disciplines including anthropology, criminal justice, economics, education, geography, history, human services, political science, psychology, and sociology.

Students also have the option to focus on a specific discipline within the Social Sciences A.A. by selecting an Area of Concentration in Criminal Justice, Education, History, Human Services, Psychology, or Sociology.

Success in the program is defined by your ability to apply what you’ve learned in real-world scenarios. This program ensures that every student achieves the following core competencies:

  • Discuss major findings in social science disciplines.
  • Communicate the potential a social science discipline has for contributing to the growth and development of human culture through ancillary material (written, oral, visual, and/or all three modes combined).
  • Demonstrate critical reading and analytical skills.
  • Prepare to enter transfer institutions in social science fields.

Success starts with a solid plan. Your program's course sequence is designed to build your skills step-by-step. By following this plan, you ensure you're meeting all program requirements and staying on track.

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Program Facts

60-64Total Credits
2Years to Complete
OnlineOnline or In-Person

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Program Contacts

Faculty

Dr. Julie Horton
Assistant Dean
 juHorton@frederick.edu
 301.846.2461

Admissions

Jefferson Hall
1st Floor
 Admissions@Frederick.edu
 301.624.2716

Financial Aid

Jefferson Hall
3rd Floor
 financialaid@Frederick.edu
 301.846.2620

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