Programs of Study
Associate in Arts
Program Information
The Social/Community Service option explores the
application of history, sociology and psychology to the
field of social and community services, and introduces
liberal arts studies. Students are exposed to a diversity
of thought and people. With course work that examines
a variety of academic disciplines and modes of inquiry,
students have opportunities to increase self-awareness,
interpersonal skills, creativity and civic awareness.
Students are expected to recognize and analyze ethical
dilemmas, and also develop frames of reference
necessary for critical thinking and problem solving.
Upon successfully completing this program, students
should be able to:
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identify five major areas of provision of human
services,
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identify information resources for identifying
providers in a specific area,
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demonstrate basic skills in information gathering
specific to social services, and
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determine areas of individual interest and areas in
which individual is not willing to work.
Transfer of Credits
Social/Community Service graduates may transfer
credits to a bachelor's degree program at a four-year
college or university. Please direct specific questions to
a Student Affairs advisor.
*A three-credit internship may be available to
qualified students upon the recommendation
from Academic Affairs.
Social Science -
Social/Community Service
Credits
First Semester
ENG 101
English Composition I
3
HIS 101
Western Civilization I
3
SOC 101
Introduction to Sociology
3
Humanities Elective
3
Mathematics Elective
3/4
15/16
Second Semester
CRJ 112
Criminology
3
ENG 102
English Composition II
3
HIS 102
Western Civilization II
3
PSY 101
General Psychology
3
SOC 214
Interviewing and Counseling Skills 3
Mathematics Elective
3/4
18/19
Third Semester
ENG 202
Introduction to Speech
Communication
3
SOC 121
Introduction to Social Services
3
SOC 201
The Family
3
Science Elective
4
Social Science Elective
3
16
Fourth Semester
POL 221
Public Administration
3
SOC 102
Contemporary Social Problems
3
Open Elective*
3
Science Elective
4
Social Science Elective
3
16
Total Credits:
65-67
N.J. General Education Component for
Social Science - Social/Community Service
Communication:
ENG 101, ENG 102, ENG 202
Math/Science/Computer Technology:
2 MAT Electives, 2 Science
Electives
Social Science:
PSY 101, SOC 101
Humanities:
HIS 101, HIS 102, Humanities
Elective
History:
HIS 101, HIS 102
Cultural/Global Awareness:
SOC 101
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2009-2010 Salem Community College Catalog