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Social Sciences, AS

Explore a curriculum that emphasizes cultural and social understanding, critical thinking, written and oral communication, quantitative and scientific reasoning, and information literacy through 20-21 required courses. Students from this program major in a wide variety of fields, including anthropology, economics, government/political science, history, mass communications, pre-law, psychology, public administration, social work, sociology, and even teacher certification.

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Psychology, AA/AS

This program prepares students with core knowledge and skills to successfully transfer into a psychology program at a four year college or university. Students will complete 20 courses in math, English, psychology, history and the humanities to achieve this associate of arts and sciences degree; students who wish to transfer should work closely with an advisor to choose elective courses.

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Museum Studies, Certificate

This two-semester career studies certificate prepares students for jobs in the museum field. It also provides training for those already working in the field. Students take courses in art and history, with three courses in specialty topics, for a total of seven courses.

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Paralegal Studies, Certificate

This career studies certificate prepares students for a career in law or business, transferring into many other legal and business associate degrees with the help of an advisor. In addition to the study of law, students will complete coursework in writing and technology for a total of six courses.

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Paralegal Studies specialization, Business Administration, AS

This degree prepares students for a career in law or business, transferring into many other legal and business degrees. In addition to the study of law, students will complete 20 courses in topics such as economics, natural and social sciences, writing and communication, math, and accounting. Students should work closely with an advisor when choosing courses for transfer to a bachelor’s degree program.

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Psychology, AS

Designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to pursue a bachelor’s degree in one of the social or behavioral sciences, students complete courses in topics such as math, biology, written and oral communication, history, Spanish, ethics, and psychology. Transfer students should work closely with an advisor to ensure successful transfer into the student’s institution of choice.

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Mass Communication, AA

This program prepares students to transfer to a bachelor’s degree in public relations, media or advertising. Students will take 20 courses in a variety of subjects such as foreign language, history, writing. communication, and the arts.

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Law Enforcement, Applications of, Certificate

This career studies certificate offers foundational courses to prepare students for work in the criminal justice and law enforcement field. Students will apply the content from the four required criminal justice courses in positions such as corrections officer, security officer, and investigator. Students should work with an advisor in order to apply this certificate to a degree.

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International Studies specialization, Liberal Arts, AA

This program is designed to prepare students who intend to transfer to a four-year institution to complete a bachelor’s degree in international studies with coursework in topics like world languages, international relations, economics, and literature. This specialization will include more emphasis on other cultures and countries in recognition of the increasing interdependence of the current world. Electives should be chosen carefully to meet requirements of the transfer institution when completing the required 20 courses for this degree.

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Liberal Arts, AA

This program provides a foundation through its 20-21 courses for a bachelor’s degree in fine arts, language, literature, history, humanities, journalism, education, philosophy, mathematics, science, communication, pre-law, and religion. Students should work closely with an advisor when choosing courses for transfer to a bachelor’s degree program.

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