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Program checklist · A.A.

Liberal Arts and Sciences: Social Science, A.A.

Herkimer County Community College · Herkimer, NY

A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.

Program
Award
A.A.
Credential class
ceterms:AssociateDegree
Total credits (published)
64-65
Catalog edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
This program is designed to help students understand the sources of human behavior. It offers courses in history, political science, psychology, sociology, geography, economics and anthropology. As a result of taking these courses, a student will understand more fully such topics as prejudice, family life, democracy, human personality, crime, poverty, unemployment and inflation. The program prepares students for careers in law, government, social work and teaching. It is also designed for students who plan to transfer to four-year institutions to major in social science.
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
191612
CourseShelf checklist
CK_191612_5ba51db1
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Program of Study

0 items

    1st Year

    0 items

      1st Semester

      6 items
      1. EN 111
        College Writing Credit Hour(s): 3
        Not resolved to a course
      2. FS 100
        First Year Student Seminar Credit Hour(s): 1
        Not resolved to a course
      3. SS 151
        Introductory Psychology Credit Hour(s): 3
        Not resolved to a course
      4. English/Humanities Elective Credit Hour(s): 3
        Not resolved to a course
      5. Mathematics Elective Credit Hour(s): 3
        Not resolved to a course
      6. US History and Civic Engagement Selective Credit Hour(s): 3
        Not resolved to a course

      2nd Semester

      6 items
      1. EN 112
        College Literature Credit Hour(s): 3
        Not resolved to a course
      2. SS 161
        Introductory Sociology Credit Hour(s): 3
        Not resolved to a course
      3. English/Humanities Elective Credit Hour(s): 3
        Not resolved to a course
      4. Mathematics Elective Credit Hour(s): 3
        Not resolved to a course
        or: Social Science Elective Credit Hour(s): 3
      5. World History and Global Awareness Selective Credit Hour(s): 3
        Not resolved to a course
      6. Physical Education Activity Credit Hour(s): 1
        Not resolved to a course

      2nd Year

      0 items

        3rd Semester

        6 items
        1. English Elective Credit Hour(s): 3
          Not resolved to a course
        2. English/Humanities Elective Credit Hour(s): 3
          Not resolved to a course
        3. Laboratory Science Elective Credit Hour(s): 4
          Not resolved to a course
        4. Social Science Selective Credit Hour(s): 3
          Not resolved to a course
        5. Social Science Selective Credit Hour(s): 3
          Not resolved to a course
        6. Physical Education Activity Credit Hour(s): 1
          Not resolved to a course

        4th Semester

        5 items
        1. English Elective Credit Hour(s): 3
          Not resolved to a course
        2. English/Humanities Elective Credit Hour(s): 3
          Not resolved to a course
        3. Science Selective 3-4 Credit Hour(s): 3-4
          Not resolved to a course
        4. Social Science Elective Credit Hour(s): 3
          Not resolved to a course
        5. SS 236
          Research Methods for the Social Sciences Credit Hour(s): 3
          Not resolved to a course
          or: SS 245 - American Women’s History Credit Hour(s): 3
          or: SS 246 - Constitutional Law Credit Hour(s): 3
          or: SS 247 - Gender, Class and Race Credit Hour(s): 3
          or: SS 258 - Psychology Seminar Credit Hour(s): 3

        Social Science Transfer Opportunities

        0 items

          Psychology

          2 items
          1. MA 127
            Introduction to Statistics
            As published: “Introduction to Statistics Credit Hour(s): 3”
            3
          2. Psychology Electives
            Not resolved to a course

          Social Services

          2 items
          1. MA 127
            Introduction to Statistics
            As published: “Introduction to Statistics Credit Hour(s): 3”
            3
          2. SS 152
            Developmental Psychology Credit Hour(s): 3
            Not resolved to a course
            or: SS 253 - Social Psychology Credit Hour(s): 3

          And two of the following three courses

          3 items
          1. SS 162
            Social Problems Credit Hour(s): 3
            Not resolved to a course
          2. SS 163
            Marriage and Family Credit Hour(s): 3
            Not resolved to a course
          3. SS 191
            Cultural Anthropology Credit Hour(s): 3
            Not resolved to a course

          Sociology

          1 item
          1. MA 127
            Introduction to Statistics
            As published: “Introduction to Statistics Credit Hour(s): 3”
            3

          And three of the following four courses

          4 items
          1. SS 162
            Social Problems Credit Hour(s): 3
            Not resolved to a course
          2. SS 163
            Marriage and Family Credit Hour(s): 3
            Not resolved to a course
          3. SS 191
            Cultural Anthropology Credit Hour(s): 3
            Not resolved to a course
          4. SS 241
            American Minorities Credit Hour(s): 3
            Not resolved to a course

          Special Education

          4 items
          1. ED 215
            Educating the Exceptional
            As published: “Educating the Exceptional Credit Hour(s): 3”
            3
          2. MA 127
            Introduction to Statistics
            As published: “Introduction to Statistics Credit Hour(s): 3”
            3
          3. SS 152
            Developmental Psychology Credit Hour(s): 3
            Not resolved to a course
            or: SS 255 - Abnormal Psychology Credit Hour(s): 3
          4. SS 235
            Statistics/Social Sciences Credit Hour(s): 3
            Not resolved to a course
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