Explore Academic Programs - Social Science
With the Associate of Arts degree in social science, students can choose courses from among eight disciplines of study including anthropology, economics, geography, government, history, philosophy, psychology and sociology. Through curriculum that emphasizes ethics, integrity, citizenship and awareness of global issues, students develop an ability to integrate information from textbooks with real-world issues and work with different perspectives and understandings of societal needs, diverse cultures and individual responsibility.
Careers, Potential Earnings & Market Growth Rates
Economist*
Potential Earnings: $95,710 annually
Market Growth Rate: 5 - 8%
Lawyer**
Potential Earnings: $114,970 annually
Market Growth Rate: 5 - 8%
Pharmacy Technicians
Potential Earnings: $31,750 annually
Market Growth Rate: 10 to 14%
School Psychologist**
Potential Earnings: $68,900 annually
Market Growth Rate: 14% or higher
Secondary School Teacher*
Potential Earnings: $56,310 annually
Market Growth Rate: 5 - 8%
Social Worker**
Potential Earnings: $59,100 annually
Market Growth Rate: 2-4%
Surveyor
Potential Earnings: $61,140 annually
Market Growth Rate: 10 - 14%
Urban and regional planner*
Potential Earnings: $66,940 annually
Market Growth Rate: 5 - 8%
*Requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree
** Requires an advanced degree
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Degrees and Certificates
The Associate of Arts degree in social science requires 60 hours of coursework including 42 hours of core curriculum requirements, nine hours of social and behavioral sciences electives and the remaining coursework in life and physical sciences, foreign languages and physical activity (KINE). Full-time students can expect to complete the degree in four semesters (two years).
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Associate of Arts60 credit hours, four semesters full time |
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Central Texas College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate degrees and certificates of completion. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Central Texas College.
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