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Social Sciences (882) |
Associate of Science: Social Sciences |
The Associate of Science (A.S.) degree in Social Sciences is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to pursue a baccalaureate degree in one of the social or behavioral sciences. Social Sciences include academic disciplines such as anthropology, economics, geography, history, political science, sociology, and psychology. The A.S. in Social Sciences may also prepare students for some teacher certification programs.
Courses required for the Social Sciences degree are available on all four campuses. |
2024-2025 |
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Chesapeake,Norfolk,Portsmouth,Virginia Beach |
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✫ENG 111 |
College Composition I
| 3 | None | None |
✫MTH 154 |
Quantitative Reasoning (or MTH 161 or higher) 1
| 3 | MDE 10 or placement | None or MDE 54 with placement |
✦PSY 200 |
Principles of Psychology
| 3 | None | None |
SDV 100 |
College Success Skills (or SDV 101 or 108)
| 1 | None | None |
✦SOC 200 |
Introduction to Sociology
| 3 | None | None |
Semester Total: 13 |
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✫ENG 112 | College Composition II
| 3 | ENG 111 | None |
___________ | History Elective 2
| 3 | Eligible to enroll in ENG 111 | |
___________ | Psychology Elective 4
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___________ | Science with Lab Elective 5
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___________ | Sociology Elective 6
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Semester Total: 16 |
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___________ | Approved Elective 3
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___________ | Humanities Elective 8
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___________ | Science with Lab Elective 5
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✴___________ | Social Science Elective 7
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___________ | History Elective 2
| 3 | Eligible to enroll in ENG 111 | |
Semester Total: 16 |
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CST 100 | Principles of Public Speaking
| 3 | None | None |
___________ | Approved Elective 3
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___________ | Humanities Elective 8
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___________ | Social Science Elective 9
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___________ | Approved Elective 3
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Semester Total: 15 |
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Total Minimum Credits: 60
1Some transfer universities only require a single math class while others require a math sequence such as MTH 154/MTH 245, MTH 154/MTH 155, MTH 161/MTH 245, MTH 161/MTH 162. Students may substitute higher-level mathematics courses. It is important students confer with a counselor to determine the appropriate mathematics courses for their intended transfer university. |
2Eligible courses are listed under . Students should consult with an academic advisor or counselor to choose the appropriate course(s). Recommended courses in Semester 2 include: HIS 101, 111, 112, 121, 122 and 141. Recommended courses in Semester 4 include: HIS 102, 112, 122, 142, 121 and 111. |
3Eligible courses are listed under . Students should select a second math course as the approved elective if required by their intended transfer university. A Fine Arts/Humanities Elective is recommended as one approved elective in Semester 3 for eligibility to earn the Certificate in General Education at the conclusion of Semester 3. Students are strongly encouraged to consult with an advisor or counselor to acquaint themselves with the requirements of the transfer university. |
4Students may take any Psychology (PSY) course. Recommended courses include: PSY 215, 216, 230, 235, and 255. |
5Eligible courses are listed under . Students should consult with an academic advisor or counselor to choose the appropriate course(s). Recommended courses for Semester 2 include: BIO 101, BIO 106, ENV 121, GOL 105, GOL 110, and GOL 111. Recommended courses for Semester 3 include: BIO 102, GOL 106, CHM 111, NAS 125 and PHY 100. |
6Students may take any Sociology (SOC) course. Recommended courses include: 211, 215, 268, and 266. |
7Eligible courses are listed under . Students should consult with an academic advisor or counselor to choose the appropriate course(s). Recommended courses for Semester 3 include: SOC 268, HIS 122, HIS 112, and PSY 215. |
8Students may select from eligible Humanities courses identified under . To satisfy the Humanities requirement, courses must be selected from two of the three categories: Artistic Expression; Literature and Creative Writing; or Human Culture. Students should consult with an academic advisor or counselor to choose the appropriate course(s). |
9Eligible courses are listed under . Students should consult with an academic advisor or counselor to choose the appropriate course(s). Recommended courses for Semester 4 include: GEO 210, ECO 201, ECO 202, and PLS 135. |
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✦ Gateway Course - A course that serves as an introduction to the program and is typically offered early in the program. |
✫ Critical Course - A course faculty have identified as one that students should complete successfully, with a high level of understanding and comprehension, to progress in the program. |
❖ Milestone Course - Key intervals of program completion, if applicable. |
✴ Experiential Learning - A course where students can expect hands-on experiences and/or practical exposure opportunities which could be in or out of the classroom. |
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