Social Sciences Degrees

Brookdale offers the following degrees and certificates in Social Sciences; click on any degree to read more in our online catalog.

Social Sciences, A.A.

The Social Sciences A.A. degree program is designed for students seeking a broad general education or transfer to a four-year institution. This program also provides personal enrichment in the social sciences. Students planning to major in the following areas should enroll in this program and choose from the following concentrations: anthropology, economics, history, interdisciplinary studies, philosophy, political science, psychology, sociology or human geography. The Social Sciences A.A. degree program will prepare students for transfer to degree programs leading to careers in the mental health professions, law, teaching, consulting, or the ministry.

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Social Sciences, A.A. Online

Graduates of this program will be able to:

– Use social science theories and concepts to analyze human behavior, social, or political institutions
– Examine historical events and movements in World, Western, non-Western or American societies and assess their subsequent significance
– Recognize the importance of a global perspective and culturally diverse peoples
– Evaluate ethical issues and situations

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