Critical Social Thought Option, Arts and Science, A.A.

CONTACT

Maura Henry, 413.552.2343, mhenry@hcc.edu

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

This program meets the freshman and sophomore requirements of most colleges and universities. It is especially designed to develop the reading, writing, speaking, and thinking skills of students by engaging them in critical examinations that cross disciplinary boundaries to raise fundamental questions, often marginalized in traditional academic discourse, about the complex power dynamics, inequalities, and inequities of both past and present societies. This program of study will also provide an excellent preparation for the workplace, civic engagement, and a meaningful life in a challenging, diverse, and increasingly interconnected world. With its strong inter- and cross-disciplinary focus, this program will cultivate free and intellectually rigorous inquiry on a broad range of issues.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

think independently and critically about issues surrounding diversity, inclusion, social, economic and political freedom, equality, and equity
examine prevailing assumptions related to societal structures surrounding power, beliefs, identity, and gender, race, and class constructions
read, write, and communicate more effectively
acknowledge and appreciate diverse perspectives
promote participation in civil discourse
locate, assess, and employ both qualitative and quantitative data analysis
demonstrate competency and proficiency in assessing relevant data across disciplines, especially within the social sciences

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: 35 CREDITS

ENG 101(A) - Composition I Credit(s): 3
ENG 102(A) - Composition II Credit(s): 3
Social Science Elective (B) Credit(s): 3¹
Social Science Elective (B) Credit(s): 3
Social Science Elective (B) Credit(s): 3
Humanities Elective (C) Credit(s): 3²
Humanities Elective (C) Credit(s): 3
Humanities Elective (C) Credit(s): 3
MTH 142(D) - Statistics Credit(s): 3
Laboratory Science Elective (E) Credit(s): 4
Laboratory Science Elective (E) Credit(s): 4

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: 21 CREDITS

POL 210(B) - Latinx Politics Credit(s): 3
select 2 of the following:
ECN 100(B) - Introduction to Economics Credit(s): 3
ECN 101(B) - Introduction to Macroeconomics Credit(s): 3
and
ECN 102(B) - Introduction to Microeconomics Credit(s): 3
or
ECN 104(B) - Introduction to Macro AND Micro Economics Credit(s): 6
ECN 105(B) - Introduction to Political Economy Credit(s): 3
ECN 150(B) - Topics in Economics Credit(s): 3
ECN 250(B) - Topics in Economics Credit(s): 3
select 2 of the following:
HIS 101(C) - History of Western Civilization I Credit(s): 3
HIS 111(C) - History of the United States I Credit(s): 3
HIS 130(C) - U.S. Women’s History Credit(s): 3
HIS 225(C) - American Environmental History Credit(s): 3
select 2 of the following:
PHI 100(C) - Mythology Credit(s): 3
PHI 101(C) - Introduction to Philosophy Credit(s): 3
PHI 103(C) - Clear Thinking/Sound Reasoning Credit(s): 3
PHI 110(C) - Comparative Religion Credit(s): 3
PHI 120(C) - Ethics Credit(s): 3
PHI 130(C) - Topics in Philosophy Credit(s): 3
PHI 230(C) - Topics in Philosophy Credit(s): 3

GENERAL ELECTIVES: 4 CREDITS

Sufficient to complete 60 credit graduation requirement; any course listed in the catalog is acceptable²

TOTAL: 60 CREDITS

NOTES

¹POL 110 or LAX 110 is strongly recommended

²COM 121 , COM 150 , or COM 205 are recommended

This program qualifies for MassTransfer, which guarantees credit transfer to Massachusetts state colleges and universities. MassTransfer will also grant students automatic acceptance to certain state colleges and universities by achieving the minimum grade point average and the HCC degree.

Depending on course selection, 50% of this program can be completed online. Go to Online Learning for more information.

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