Social Studies, AA (SST.AA)

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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. Courses should be selected with the assistance of an advisor. For more information regarding the Social Studies, AA, see the Social Studies 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 their assigned advisor 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 Requirements: 35-40

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

Program 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 an advisor 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 Indigenous Americas 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 an advisor, choose 12-15 transferable* credits from the Course Equivalency Guide (CEG) excluding courses already used for the AGEC - A. Please choose the Mohave Community College link.

*A transferable 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).

Social Studies, AA (SST.AA)

General Education Requirements: 35-40

Program Requirements: 15

Elective Options: 12-15

Total Degree Credits: 62-70