9 courses with the subject SS, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
SS 101Introduction to Behavioral Science3
This course analyzes the cultural institutions of the United States; the nature of culture, its integration, and the forces which create change; social dynamism, personality formation and interaction; the family, intergroup tensions, education, and religion. The course utilizes the scientific method in viewing culture as learned behavior. This course is designed as a foundation or “bridge” course prior to enrollment in the range of behavioral science courses.
Analysis of the political institutions of the United States; the foundations of economic theory; micro and macro economics; the political and economic aspects of the global arena and basic geographic concepts. This course is designed as a foundation or “bridge” course prior to enrollment in the range of social science courses and cannot be used to satisfy Social Science core requirements.
This is a practical course designed to familiarize students with basic psychological principles and how to apply them to their everyday lives as college students. This will be explored within the context of psychological research and theory. Specific topics that will be covered include: stress management, learning and memory strategies, interpersonal relationships, effective goal planning, and happiness. Special emphasis will be placed on how multiple factors contribute to academic success. This course is designed as a foundation or bridge course to be taken prior to enrollment in the range of behavioral science courses and cannot be used to satisfy behavioral sciences core requirements.
The goal of this course is to serve as a gateway to the acquisition of basic literacy in the concepts and principles of American democracy, and how an individual interacts in a political process driven by the rule of law. Towards this end, this course is designed to examine how laws create and challenge ideas on and of American citizenship.
Personal Finance provides a solid presentation of the concepts and principles necessary to successfully manage finances and avoid common pitfalls. Topics include: budgeting, time value of money, tax strategies, consumer credit, identity theft, savings and brokerage accounts, insurance, home buying and selling, stocks, bonds, mutual funds, retirement planning and estate planning. This is a practical course designed to familiarize the student with personal financial issues.
Students in the Liberal Arts/Social Sciences Curriculum intern at facilities appropriate to these disciplines. Each internship consists of a paid or unpaid workplace experience. Students integrate classroom theory with a monitored and supervised work experience. Periodic meetings with a faculty advisor and written assignments are required.
Liberal Arts/Social Science major, completed 9 credits in major and a minimum of one course in the discipline area of the internship, GPA of 2.75+, and LA/SS faculty recommendation to the Department/Curriculum Chair.
SS 112Liberal Arts/Social Science Internship - B2
Students in the Liberal Arts/Social Sciences Curriculum intern at facilities appropriate to these disciplines. Each internship consists of a paid or unpaid workplace experience. Students integrate classroom theory with a monitored and supervised work experience. Periodic meetings with a faculty advisor and written assignments are required.
Liberal Arts/Social Science major, completed 9 credits in major and a minimum of one course in the discipline area of the internship, GPA of 2.75+, and LA/SS faculty recommendation to the Department/Curriculum Chair.
SS 114Liberal Arts/Social Science Internship - C3
Students in the Liberal Arts/Social Sciences Curriculum intern at facilities appropriate to these disciplines. Each internship consists of a paid or unpaid workplace experience. Students integrate classroom theory with a monitored and supervised work experience. Periodic meetings with a faculty advisor and written assignments are required.
Liberal Arts/Social Science major, completed 9 credits in major and a minimum of one course in the discipline area of the internship, GPA of 2.75+, and LA/SS faculty recommendation to the Department/Curriculum Chair.
SS 201Social Science/Liberal Arts - Independent Study - Module 11
Module one (1) of the Social Science/Liberal Arts Independent Study is designed to provide an opportunity for the student to focus in-depth on a specific topic in the Behavioral or Social Sciences under the direction of a faculty member. Student will complete a comprehensive literature review and design a research project to study the selected topic. The student will also be required to produce a formal written presentation of the project.
