Social Studies, AA (SSTD)

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The Associate of Arts in Social Studies prepares students for transfer to a university and those wishing to transfer to four-year institutions will have the academic foundation applicable to various career fields (listed below). Courses should be selected with the assistance of a student services specialist. For more information regarding the Social Studies, AA, see the Liberal Arts webpage.

For a course to be eligible for transfer, the student must receive a C or better. Acceptance of a transfer course is determined by the receiving institution. The Social and Behavioral Sciences and History Department at MCC requires that all courses taken to fulfill the required 15 hours in the major for the AA in Social Studies degree and all courses taken to fulfill AGEC-A requirements must be passed with a C or better in order to graduate with the degree.

It is the responsibility of each student to meet with his/her assigned student services specialist on a regular basis for course scheduling so that the requirements for the chosen degree plan are being met as well as specific coursework needed for transfer to a four year program, if desired, can be incorporated.

General Education Credits: 35-39

See the General Education Core Requirements section (AGEC-A) of this catalog for details.

Social Studies Requirements: 15

Students should be aware of the specific history and political science courses that fulfill the 15 credit hour social studies major and select other options when selecting courses to fulfill AGEC requirements. It is important to work with a student services specialist throughout the pursuit of the degree. Excluding courses already taken for the AGEC-A, choose 15 credits from the following:

GHY 240 - World Regional Geography Credits: (3)
HIS 131 - History of the United States I Credits: (3)
HIS 132 - History of the United States II Credits: (3)
HIS 135 - Western Civilization I Credits: (3)
HIS 136 - Western Civilization II Credits: (3)
HIS 234 - History of the Indians of North America Credits: (3)
HIS 281 - Latin American History Credits: (3)
POS 100 - Arizona Constitution and Government Credits: (1)
POS 120 - American National Government Credits: (3)
POS 227 - United States Constitution Credits: (1)

Elective Options: 12-15

After consulting with a student services specialist, choose 12-15 transferrable* credits from the Course Equivalency Guide excluding courses already used for the AGEC-A. Please choose the Mohave Community College link.

*A transferrable course is defined as an MCC course that transfers to all three Arizona state universities (Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, and University of Arizona).

Total Degree Credits: 62-69

Guided Pathway

The following pathway provides recommended courses to complete this program, see the Social Studies, AA Guided Pathway . A full list of course options is listed on the program of study. It is important to consult an advisor regarding any advising concerns in order to maintain the established program path and/or possible transfer goals.