Social Studies, A.A.

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The Associate of Arts Social Studies Emphasis will provide a student transfer credit to a university with social studies as the area of concentration. The program includes both global and United States history, cultural diversity, government, and geography. It allows students to begin state certification requirements to teach at the elementary or secondary level.

General Education Credits: 35-37

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

Social Studies Requirements

Excluding courses already taken for the AGEC, choose 15 credits from the following:

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

Total Social Studies Credits: 15

Elective Options

After consulting with an advisor, choose 12-15 credits from the transferable course chart , excluding courses already taken for the AGEC or this degree.

Social Studies, A.A.

General Education Credits: 35-37

Social Studies Requirements

Total Social Studies Credits: 15

Elective Options

Elective Credits: 12-15

Total Degree Credits: 62-67