Social Science, AA

Semester 1

• ENG 111 - English Composition I 3 credit hrs

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• MTH 123 - Introduction to Statistics 3 credit hrs or other higher level MTH

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• MTH 125 - Mathematical Reasoning 3 credit hrs or other higher level MTH

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• PSY 161 - Introduction to Psychology 3 credit hrs

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• SOC 171 - Introduction to Sociology 3 credit hrs

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• Humanities - Select one Humanities elective from categories A, B, or C  3 credit hrs
• Elective - Explore an area of interest 3 credit hrs *

Semester 2

• ENG 112 - English Composition II 3 credit hrs
• Elective - Explore an area of interest 3 credit hrs *
• Science - Select one Science from either Biological or Physical Science categories  4 credit hrs
• Social Science - Select one from POL 151 - American National Government , HIS 145 - US History to 1877 , or  HIS 146 - US History 1877‐Present  3 credit hrs

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• PSY 161 - Introduction to Psychology 3 credit hrs (Select course not taken already)

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• SOC 171 - Introduction to Sociology 3 credit hrs (Select course not taken already)

Semester 3

• Humanities - Select one Humanities elective from remaining two categories  3 credit hrs
• Social Science - Select one Social Science elective  3 credit hrs

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• SPE 101 - Principles of Speaking 3 credit hrs

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• SPE 110 - Interpersonal Communications 3 credit hrs

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• Elective - Explore an area of interest 3 credit hrs *
• Elective - Explore an area of interest 3 credit hrs *

Semester 4

• Science - Select one Science elective from remaining category  4 credit hrs
• Humanities - Select one Humanities elective from remaining category  3 credit hrs
• Elective - Explore an area of interest 3 credit hrs *
• Elective - Explore an area of interest 3 credit hrs *
• Elective - Explore an area of interest 3 credit hrs *

Degree Total: 62 Credit Hrs | 64 Contact Hrs

* In completing a degree in the social sciences, students are encouraged to take a sampling of courses in order to identify their preferred area of specialization. In addition to those social science courses identified above recommended disciplines include anthropology, economics, geography, history, psychology, and sociology. Students should meet with an academic advisor to determine which courses will transfer to the college or university of their choice. The terms of the Michigan Transfer Agreement have been embedded in All AA and AS programs.