Social Sciences

Studying the social sciences involves cross-cultural and interdisciplinary thinking as well as the critical analysis of societies from around the world. HCC's Social Sciences associate degree is designed for students interested in transferring to a four-year institution and furthering their education in any of the following disciplines: anthropology, conflict resolution, economics, geography, history, political science, psychology, sociology, and social work.

The program features flexibility, allowing students to tailor the level of specialization in a particular discipline while sampling a variety of social science areas.

As a graduate, you should be able to:

1. Employ social science concepts, methods, and/or theories to understand behavior, institutions, and/or change over time.
2. Apply introductory research skills that social scientists use to gather and interpret information.
3. Identify, understand, evaluate, and apply ethical reasoning.

Visit the Social Sciences instructional area for all related programs.