PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of the Social Science programs of studies, the students will be
able to:
*Demonstrate knowledge of basic social science concepts, values, and techniques
necessary to analyze world events, processes, and cultures.
*Demonstrate understanding of psychological, social, economic, and political
forces shaping world civilization.
*Describe contemporary American society within the context of American history.
*Identify contemporary economic, social, and political problems and issues in
western and non western cultures.
*Apply the principles and methods of geography to analysis of the influences
of environment on culture and progress.
*Relate geographical knowledge to the proper use and conservation of the planet’s
natural resources.
*Demonstrate ability to use social science research methods to develop and write
papers and proposals.
*Apply knowledge, skills, concepts, and values to actual problem solving and
community service.
HUMAN SERVICES CONCENTRATION
Those who are focusing in the Human Services must, in addition to completing
the Social Science Program described above, choose four (12 credit hours) of
the following courses:
*SSC 208 Alcohol, Drugs and Society 3 credits
*SSC 315 Introduction to Social Work 3 credits
*SSC 320 Social Welfare 3 credits
*SSC 310 Social Gerontology 3 credits
*SSC 317 Minority Aging 3 credits
*SSC 401 Death and Dying 3 credits
*SSC 402 Leisure & Life Style of Older Adults 3 credits
*SSC 412 Social Science Practicum II
(required course) 3 credits
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