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Social Sciences - Associate of Arts (Major Code - SS)

The Social Sciences Associate of Arts degree prepares students for transfer to a university program in anthropology, history, political science, sociology, or related areas of study. To ensure seamless transfer, students must develop their specific program in close coordination with a Cochise College advisor and in cooperation with department faculty.

Degree Map Anthropology Emphasis

Degree Map History Emphasis

Degree Map Political Science Emphasis

Degree Map Sociology Emphasis

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (AGEC-A) 35 CREDITS

Composition 6 credits

ENG 101Composition**

3
ENG 102English Composition**

3

Mathematics 3-5 credits

MAT 142College Mathematics**

3
or higher (3-5 credits)

Laboratory Sciences 8 credits

Arts 3 credits

Humanities 3 credits

Social and Behavioral Sciences 6 credits

HIS 110History of the United States 1607-1877**

3
OR
HIS 111History of the United States Since 1877**

3
AND
SOC 101Introduction to Sociology**

3

General Education Electives 4-6 credits

General education electives must be chosen from the general education list. See www.cochise.edu/AGEC.

Six credits of arts, humanities, social and behavioral sciences, or general education electives must be chosen from the current listing of intensive writing courses. See www.cochise.edu/AGEC.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT 0-16 CREDITS

Non-English language second- or fourth-semester proficiency

University non-English language requirements vary. Check with your advisor.

CORE CURRICULUM 21 CREDITS

ANT 101The Origin and Antiquity of Humankind*

3
 
HIS 110History of the United States 1607-1877**

3
OR
HIS 111History of the United States Since 1877**

3
 
POS 110American National Government**

3

SELECT AN AREA OF EMPHASIS BELOW

Anthropology

Select two of the following (6 credits):

ANT 102Society and Culture*

3
ANT 285Prehistoric Cultures of North America**

3
ANT 286Historic Indian Tribes of North America*

3

Select one of the following (3 credits):

ANT 110Exploring Archaeology*

3
ANT 235Principles of Archaeology*

3
ANT 287Archaeology of the Southwest*

3
ANT 288Native Peoples of the Southwest*

3

Select one course from another area of emphasis (3 credits).

History

Select two of the following (6 credits):

HIS 240Survey of Western Civilization I**

3
HIS 241Survey of Western Civilization II**

3
HIS 242Survey of Western Civilization III**

3

Select one of the following (3 credits):

HIS 201History of Women in the United States*

3
HIS 229History of Mexico I**

3
HIS 230History of Mexico II**

3

Select one course from another area of emphasis (3 credits).

Political Science

Take the following (9 credits):

POS 220Federal and Arizona Constitution**

3
POS 230World Politics***

3
POS 240Comparative Politics**

3

Select one course from another area of emphasis (3 credits).

Sociology

Select two of the following (6 credits):

SOC 160Sociology of Race and Ethnicity***

3
SOC 202Social Problems***

3
SOC 212Sociology of Gender**

3

Select one of the following (3 credits):

SOC 207Introduction to Social Welfare*

3
SOC 210Marriage and the Family**

3
SOC 230Human Sexuality and Gender Awareness*

3

Select one course from another area of emphasis (3 credits).

ELECTIVES (AS NEEDED TO COMPLETE 64 CREDITS)

Elective courses must be transferable to the university or universities to which the student plans to transfer. See www.aztransfer.com.

TOTAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS 64 CREDITS