Liberal Arts — Social/Behavioral Science

Description:

The Liberal Arts – Social/Behavioral Science degree program provides a structured and coherent path for students at Community College of Philadelphia who want broad exposure to social sciences in areas such as social work, sociology, urban studies, political science, geography, anthropology, economics, history, or related fields. This major is especially recommended for those who plan to transfer to baccalaureate programs in social work.

Liberal Arts—Social/Behavioral Science students are required to enroll in FYE 101: First Year Experience within the first twelve credits and must complete required courses ENGL 101, ENGL 102, college-level math, CIS 103, PSYC 101, SOC 101, the first in the Humanities pair, and the Communication course within the first 24 credits so that they are free to choose the courses that best fit their long-term educational goals for the remainder of the program.

Students are expected to consult with an academic advisor or counselor upon entry to the program and in subsequent semesters. Transfer planning should begin early so that the student can make the most informed choices. The Liberal Arts – Social/Behavioral Science curriculum contains a number of electives and allows students and advisors to shape the selection of courses to meet individual goals. Students who follow the Liberal Arts – Social/Behavioral Science curriculum and plan to attend a specific four-year college after graduation should choose electives that duplicate as closely as possible those in the first two years of the program of that college.

Note: Many, but not all, transfer institutions require some knowledge of a world language (from one semester to two years of study at the college level or the equivalent). Students planning to transfer should be aware of world language requirements that may affect their acceptance into certain colleges and programs.

Program Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of this program graduates will be able to:

• Demonstrate critical analysis of arguments and evaluation of an argument's major assertions, its background assumptions and the evidence used to support its assertions.
• Communicate effectively through written and oral means including essays, research papers and classroom presentations.
• Identify principles of human behavior and social structures.
• Explain how the scientific method is used to study human behavior and social structures.

 

Program Entry Requirements:

Students are required to satisfy placement at the time of admission. Students identified as needing developmental course work must satisfactorily complete the appropriate English and mathematics courses in the first 24 credits as a part of their degree program.

Program of Study and Graduation Requirements:

Liberal Arts—Social/Behavioral Science students are required to enroll in FYE 101: First Year Experience within the first twelve credits and must complete required courses ENGL 101, ENGL 102, college-level math, CIS 103, PSYC 101, SOC 101, the first in the Humanities pair, and the Communication course within the first 24 credits. To qualify for the Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree in Liberal Arts—Social/Behavioral Science, a student must complete a minimum of 61 credit hours as prescribed and attain a grade point average of 2.0 ("C" average).

Course Sequence:

Semester 1

Course Number and Name	Prerequisites and Corequisites	Credits	Gen Ed Req.
FYE 101 - First Year Experience		3 credits
ENGL 101 - English Composition I or ENGL 101H - English Composition I (Honors)		3 credits	Writing, Research, and Info Lit 1
CIS 103 - Introduction to Information Technology*		3 credits	Technological Competency
FNMT 118 - Intermediate Algebra or MATH 150 - Introductory Data Analysis or MATH 251 - Statistics for Science**	For FNMT 118: FNMT 017 or FNMT 019 completed or FNMT 118 (or higher) placement For MATH 251: FNMT 118 with a grade of "C" or better, or MATH 150 with a grade of "C" or better	3 or 4 credits	Quantitative Reasoning
PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology or PSYC 101H - 101H Introduction to Psychology (Honors)		3 credits	Cultural Analysis & Interpretation

Semester 2

Course Number and Name	Prerequisites and Corequisites	Credits	Gen Ed Req.
ENGL 102 - The Research Paper or ENGL 102H - The Research Paper (Honors)	ENGL 101 with a grade of "C" or better	3 credits	Writing, Research, and Info Lit 2
BLAS 101 - Introduction to Black Studies or HUM 101 - Cultural Traditions: Ancient to the 13th Century or HUM 101H - Cultural Traditions: Ancient to the 13th Century (Honors) or HUM 102 - Cultural Traditions: 14th Century to the Present or HUM 102H - Cultural Traditions: 14th Century to the Present (Honors) or World Language 101: Arabic, Chinese, French, Italian, Japanese, or Spanish  *** †		3 credits
ENGL 115 - Public Speaking or ENGL 116 - Interpersonal Communication or ENGL 117 - Group and Team Communication or   ENGL 118 - Intercultural Communication	ENGL 101, which may be taken concurrently	3 credits	Oral Communication/Creative Expression
SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology or SOC 101H - Introduction to Sociology (Honors)		3 credits
BIOL 106 - General Biology I or CHEM 105 - Inquiry into Chemistry		4 credits	Scientific Reasoning

Semester 3

Course Number and Name	Prerequisites and Corequisites	Credits	Gen Ed Req.
General Elective		3 or 4 credits
POLS 111 - American Government† or POLS 111H - American Government (Honors) †		3 credits
BLAS 102 - Global Black Theory and Social Change or HUM 101 - Cultural Traditions: Ancient to the 13th Century or  HUM 102 - Cultural Traditions: 14th Century to the Present or World Language 102: Arabic, Chinese, French, Italian, Japanese, or Spanish  *** †	For BLAS 102: BLAS 101	3 credits
PSYC 202 - Human Sexuality or PSYC 205 - Psychopathology/Abnormal Psychology PSYC 215 - Developmental Psychology or PSYC 215H - Developmental Psychology (Honors) or PSYC 221 - Social Psychology †	For PSYC 202, PSYC 205, PSYC 221: PSYC 101 For PSYC 215: PSYC 101 or BIOL 109.	3 credits
ART 103 - History of Art: Ancient to Renaissance or ART 103H - History of Art: Ancient to Renaissance (Honors) or ART 104 - History of Art II: Renaissance to Modern or ART 104H - History of Art: Renaissance to Modern (Honors) or  ART 105 - Drawing I or ENGL 131 - Acting I ENGL 205 - Creative Writing or  MUS 103 - Introduction to Music †	For ENGL 205: ENGL 101 with a grade of "C" or better	3 credits

Semester 4

Course Number and Name	Prerequisites and Corequisites	Credits	Gen Ed Req.
ECON 181 - Principles of Economics: Macroeconomics or ECON 182 - Principles of Economics: Microeconomics †	FNMT 118 or higher	3 credits
SOC 212 - Sociology of Families or SOC 215 - Criminology or SOC 231- Social Problems or SOC 233 - Race, Ethnicity and Social Inequalities or SOC 230/POLS 230 - Activism & Movements †	SOC 212, SOC 215, SOC 231 and SOC 233: SOC 101 or ANTH 112.	3 credits
HIST 146 - Latino-American History or HIST 220 - African-American History to 1877 or HIST 221 - African-American History after 1865 or MUS 120 - Music of African- Americans or SOC 115 - Gender and Society	For SOC 115: ENGL 101 with a grade of "C" or better	3 credits
CHEM 103 - Fundamentals of Chemistry I (Non-Lab Based) or EASC 111 - Environmental Conservation or EASC 111H - Environmental Conservation (Honors) or PHYS 108 - Descriptive Astronomy		3 credits
ANTH 112 - Cultural Anthropology or BHHS 101 - Introduction to Behavioral Health and Human Services or BHHS 191 - Introduction to Trauma and Trauma-Informed Care or GEOG 103 - Introduction to Human Geography or GEOG 180 - Urban Geography or GS 101- Introduction to Gender Studies or GS 110 - Global Perspectives in Gender Studies or GLS 101 - Introduction to Global Studies or JUS 101 - Survey of Criminal Justice or POLS 117 - Local/State Government and Politics or RS 160 - Death and Dying or  PHIL 211 - Ethical Problems	For ANTH 202: ENGL 101 and ANTH 101, ANTH 112 or SOC 101	3 credits

Minimum Credits Needed to Graduate:

61

^* Students with computer skills may apply for credit by exam through the Computer Technologies Department.
^**Students planning to attend baccalaureate programs should choose math courses that transfer.
^***Pair 1 and Pair 2 subjects must match.
^† Other social science, humanities, and arts options are available with Coordinator approval.

General Education Requirements:

All general education requirements necessary for graduation are met through the courses in the program as indicated above. Students who wish to take courses that differ from the general education courses indicated above must complete a course substitution request form. To access the form, login to the MyCCP portal, and in the Student tab, under Electronic Forms, click on the Records and Registration Forms link, then choose Request For Course Substitution Of Graduation Requirement link. A more detailed explanation of the College's general education requirements is also available.

For More Information, Contact:

The Division of Liberal Studies, Room BR-21, 1700 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130, Telephone (215) 751-8450; or the College Information Center (215) 751-8010.