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BA/Social Science - English/Language Arts |
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| Course Title: |
BA/Social Science - English/Language Arts | |
Category: |
Arts & Humanities | |
Subject: |
English | |
| College: |
Ashford University 
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| Course Description: |
Develop a sound understanding of the society we live in - individuals, families, communities, governments, and cultures - from various perspectives as you earn your Bachelor of Arts in Social Science (BA/SS) degree from Ashford University. Take a multidisciplinary approach to social sciences where different outlooks are applied and combined to real world issues. To qualify as your concentration in the Social Science degree program, you can transfer up to 12 approved credits of Communications coursework. Resulting in a well-rounded degree, your previous work with various types of communication and their applicability to specific situations and audiences will supplement your studies in Social Science. The credit you've already earned will not go unused and you'll be glad to know that you can transfer in these approved credits no matter when you took them. So, you'll graduate from Ashford with a dynamic degree that will enhance your opportunity for promotion within your chosen field. |
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| Delivery Format: |
Online | |
| Course Level: |
Bachelor Degree | |
| Course Requirements: |
High school diploma or GED; be age 22 or older; have work experience, preferably full-time work experience; meet the writing proficiency standards of the College of External Studies. | |
| Course Type: |
Online Degrees | |
Course Long Description: |
BA/Social Science - English/Language Arts Cultivate a strong understanding of the society we live in - individuals, families, communities, governments, and cultures - from various perspectives through earning a degree in BA/Social Science - English/Language Arts. Acquire an extensive perspective when studying areas of history, psychology, culture, and sociology. A passion for the English language will support the studies in Social Science producing a well-rounded degree BA/Social Science with a transfer concentration in English Language Arts program is made for those who want to learn social science and English. It provides them with the opportunity to study history, sociology, psychology, and other related social science areas. Gain from a multidisciplinary approach, where the perspectives of various social sciences are put together and applied to real world challenges. Major Course Requirements: - PSY 202 Adult Development & Life Assessment - PSY 101: Introduction to Psychology - SOC 101: Introduction to Sociology - SOC 402 Contemporary Social Problems & the Workplace - LIB 316: Historical Contexts & Literature - PSY 301 Social Psychology - PSY 302: Industrial/Organizational Psychology - HIS 204: American History Since 1865 - HIS 303: The American Constitution - PSY 325: Statistics for the Behavioral & Social Sciences - POL 310: Environmental Policies - HIS 306: Twentieth-Century Europe - SOC 315: Cross Cultural Perspectives - LIB 320: Global Socioeconomic Perspectives - LIB 332: Science & Culture - SOC 490: Social Science Capstone The courses boost students to understand how to analyze basic social science principles, utilize research skills in the social sciences field, and evaluate relationships, diversity, as well as social interactions. Students will also get the opportunity to complete general education coursework and select electives relevant to their area of interest. Students may also opt to delve into other areas of social science by adding a specialization to their degree program. A specialization includes four courses, each worth three credits. These courses are taught online as part of your degree program. They may choose from the following specializations: • History - Get into the past, and get ready for the future. By earning a specialization in History, student will discover multiple regions and cultures and develop an intellectual tool set for handling challenging global concerns. • Political Science & Government - Discover the advanced inner workings of the US government and the global environment. Learn how the elected officials represent a person's interests with a specialization in Political Science & Government. All interested candidate must comply the following requirements: - High school diploma or GED - Be at least 22 years old - Previous education or work experience in the field of English - Meet writing proficiency standards Upon graduation, students who completed the BA/Social Science - English/Language Arts may go into a wide range of social services careers in government agencies and nonprofit organizations. They may likewise be able to look for positions with corporation, small companies, or academic institutions. Other entry-level positions that graduates can pursue include: - Language instructional specialist - Office administrator - English language tutor |
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