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Social Science
The Social Science programs (Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science) gives students a strong liberal arts education and fosters
skills that will prove valuable in other areas of advanced study and/or in the work force. The major permits students to complete a
rigorous and diverse curriculum in the allied disciplines of history, economics, sociology, and political science. Students are given
the opportunity to include a more global aspect to their studies, including anthropological and regional courses that focus on Africa,
Asia, and Latin America. The programs are designed so that students are able to minor in areas of their choosing or select electives
that help to prepare them for graduate school in the social sciences, law, or teaching. Students interested in law or teaching would
work closely with the Program Director in choosing the proper electives or minor to prepare them for advanced study.
Goals:
• To encourage students to develop critical thinking skills as they evaluate interpretations and issues in history, sociology,
economics, political science, international studies, and legal studies.
• To prepare students for graduate school in the above disciplines, and to prepare them for entrance into law school.
• To prepare students to think and act ethically within their national and world environments.
Special Features:
• Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science degree will complete a 150-hour internship. Internship placement is determined by
the Social Science Program Director, the internship instructor, and the cooperating agency, based upon the student's interest
and education preparation. Sample internship sites include: U.S. Senatorial offices, K-12 public schools, social service or
government agencies, law firms and local businesses.
• The College offers an Inclusive Adolescence Education Program which prepares students for New York State initial teacher
certification in Adolescence Education, Biology (7-12) and in Teaching Students with Disabilities, (7-12).
General Education Courses (credits)
Bachelor
of Arts
Bachelor
of Science
First Year Seminar (3) X X
Written Communication (6) X X
Spoken and Interpersonal Communication (3) X X
Computer Literacy (0) X X
Ethics (3) X X
Quantitative Literacy (3) X X
Cultural Literacy (3) X X
Scientific Literacy (3-4) X X
Diversity and Social Consciousness (3) X X
Visual Literacy (3) X X
Critical Thinking, Problem Solving and Information
Literacy: HG/SB 375 Methods of Inquiry (3) X X
Senior Capstone: SB 499 Capstone I-
Applied: Senior Project (3) X X
TOTAL GENERAL EDUCATION CREDITS - 39 39
Program Courses (credits)
SB 201 Multicultural Contributions (3) X X
LG ___ Language course* (6) X X
SB 110 Introduction to Anthropology (3) X X
SB 120 Introduction to Psychology (3) X X
SB 130 Introduction to Sociology (3) X X
SB 250 Cultural Geography (3) X X
SB 234 Social Psychology (3)
X
SM 261 Statistics (3)
X
HG 141 U.S. Government and Politics (3) X X
Two of the following social relations courses (6): X X
HG/SB 301 Models of Society
SB 311 Contemporary Ethnic Families
SB 336 Social Theory
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