Social Sciences - Associate of Arts (Major Code - SS)
The Social Sciences Associate of Arts degree prepares students for transfer to a university program in anthropology, history, political science, sociology, or related areas of study. To ensure seamless transfer, students must develop their specific program in close coordination with a Cochise College advisor and in cooperation with department faculty.
Degree Map Anthropology Emphasis
Degree Map History Emphasis
Degree Map Political Science Emphasis
Degree Map Sociology Emphasis
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (AGEC-A) 35 CREDITS
Composition 6 credits
Mathematics 3-5 credits
| MAT 142 | College Mathematics** | 3 |
| | or higher (3-5 credits) | |
Laboratory Sciences 8 credits
Arts 3 credits
Humanities 3 credits
Social and Behavioral Sciences 6 credits
| HIS 110 | History of the United States 1607-1877** | 3 |
| | OR | |
| HIS 111 | History of the United States Since 1877** | 3 |
| | AND | |
| SOC 101 | Introduction to Sociology** | 3 |
General Education Electives 4-6 credits
General education electives must be chosen from the general education list. See www.cochise.edu/AGEC.
Six credits of arts, humanities, social and behavioral sciences, or general education electives must be chosen from the current listing of intensive writing courses. See www.cochise.edu/AGEC.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT 0-16 CREDITS
Non-English language second- or fourth-semester proficiency
University non-English language requirements vary. Check with your advisor.
CORE CURRICULUM 21 CREDITS
| ANT 101 | The Origin and Antiquity of Humankind* | 3 |
| | | |
| HIS 110 | History of the United States 1607-1877** | 3 |
| | OR | |
| HIS 111 | History of the United States Since 1877** | 3 |
| | | |
| POS 110 | American National Government** | 3 |
SELECT AN AREA OF EMPHASIS BELOW
Anthropology
Select two of the following (6 credits):
| ANT 102 | Society and Culture* | 3 |
| ANT 285 | Prehistoric Cultures of North America** | 3 |
| ANT 286 | Historic Indian Tribes of North America* | 3 |
Select one of the following (3 credits):
| ANT 110 | Exploring Archaeology* | 3 |
| ANT 235 | Principles of Archaeology* | 3 |
| ANT 287 | Archaeology of the Southwest* | 3 |
| ANT 288 | Native Peoples of the Southwest* | 3 |
Select one course from another area of emphasis (3 credits).
History
Select two of the following (6 credits):
| HIS 240 | Survey of Western Civilization I** | 3 |
| HIS 241 | Survey of Western Civilization II** | 3 |
| HIS 242 | Survey of Western Civilization III** | 3 |
Select one of the following (3 credits):
| HIS 201 | History of Women in the United States* | 3 |
| HIS 229 | History of Mexico I** | 3 |
| HIS 230 | History of Mexico II** | 3 |
Select one course from another area of emphasis (3 credits).
Political Science
Take the following (9 credits):
Select one course from another area of emphasis (3 credits).
Sociology
Select two of the following (6 credits):
Select one of the following (3 credits):
| SOC 207 | Introduction to Social Welfare* | 3 |
| SOC 210 | Marriage and the Family** | 3 |
| SOC 230 | Human Sexuality and Gender Awareness* | 3 |
Select one course from another area of emphasis (3 credits).
ELECTIVES (AS NEEDED TO COMPLETE 64 CREDITS)
Elective courses must be transferable to the university or universities to which the student plans to transfer. See www.aztransfer.com.
TOTAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS 64 CREDITS