Social Science, AA

Associate’s Degree Requirements:

• Minimum 60 Credit Hours 
• Writing Intensive Course 
• Minimum Cumulative G.P.A.: 2.00 
• 15 Credit Hours of Residency Courses 
• 9 Credits of Major Residency Courses 
• Minimum G.P.A. in the Major: 2.00

Program Major Requirements (24 Credit Hours):

• PSY 100 - Introduction to Psychology 3 CR
• PSY 308 - Human Development 3 CR
• SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology 3 CR
• SOC 201 - Social Problems 3 CR
• SSC 100 - Introduction to the Social Sciences 3 CR
• SSC 220 - Introduction to Research Literacy 3 CR

Other Program Requirements (28-30 Credit Hours):

• MAT 115 - Elementary Statistics I 3 CR

• Complete a two-semester sequence of the same Foreign or American Sign language or a two-semester 100-level history sequence 6-8 CR

• ENG 101 - College Writing 3 CR

• Complete any 100-level laboratory science course 4 CR

General Electives (8-10 Credit Hours):

• Complete additional general electives to reach the required 60 total credits 8-10 CR

General Education:

It is the intention of the University of Maine at Augusta that every degree graduate will be prepared to function in our society as an effective and informed citizen.  To this end, the faculty has designed a set of minimum expectations that students are expected to satisfy.  The aspirations are defined by core skills, competencies, and abilities as well as knowledge based learning experiences that are the grounds for the General Education Requirements.  To learn more, visit  www.uma.edu/academics/general-education/