Plan Code: 882, CIP Code: 45.0101
Award: Associate of Science
Credit Hours: 60-64
Program Head: Tina Dressler, tdressler@mgcc.edu, (540) 863-2817
Length: Four Semesters (Two years of full-time study)
Purpose: The Social Science Associate of Science degree represents the first two years of many four-year college or university social science majors. A challenging core of requirements is augmented by transfer electives, which will be chosen from the humanities,social sciences, natural sciences and mathematics. After completing the first two years at MGCC, the student will be able to transfer into the third year of a four-year college or university social science major. The Social Science Associate of Science degree supports transfer to study psychology, history, sociology, social work, economics, anthropology, and other social science programs in four-year universities.
MGCC’s Social Science Associate of Science degree has been configured to support the following TransferVirginia Pathways. For more information visit https://www.transfervirginia.org/:
Psychology * Communications * Criminal Justice * Political Science * Social Work * History * Sociology
Components. The Social Science AS is comprised of four components:
- SDV 100 , College Success Skills (1 CR)
- Uniform Certificate of General Studies (31 CR - 32 CR)
- Social Science Specialized Requirements (12 CR)
- Transfer Core (16 CR - 18 CR)
TOTAL 60 CR - 64 CR
College Success Skills is fulfilled through SDV 100 and is intended to be taken during or before the first semester of college study. The Uniform Certificate of General Studies
(UCGS) is a stacked certificate designed to be completed during the first year of study and consists of 7 different blocks. Social Science Specialized Requirements fulfill requirements in Social Science pathways. Transfer Core are designed to be completed in the second year of study. Transfer Core must be courses intended for transfer to four-year institutions. Students should consult with their faculty advisor or counselor and the college or university where they plan to transfer, to confirm the transferability of the course. Students are encouraged to follow pathways established through TransferVirginia.
Admission Information: In addition to the general admission requirements to the College, students whose placement test scores indicate the need to increase their level of proficiency in reading, writing and/or mathematics will be required to take appropriate developmental courses. Enrolling in developmental courses may increase the length of time necessary for completing the chosen course or program of study but will enhance the student’s preparation for college-level coursework and increase chances for successful attainment of academic, occupational and personal goals.
Admission Requirements: General admission requirements of the College apply to this program.
Graduation Requirements: Students must complete the required courses in the curriculum and achieve a 2.0 minimum grade point average to receive this academic award.
Related Certificate: Uniform Certificate of General Studies
Guided Pathways are mapped to Transfer Virginia Common Curricula. Students should consult with their academic advisor about the pathway they intend to use.