Oct 03, 2024  
2024-2025 College Catalog 
    
2024-2025 College Catalog

Social Science (882) Associate of Science Degree


Purpose: This degree is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a bachelor’s degree in social sciences. By guiding students to an appreciation of different fields of knowledge, the Social Science program attempts to educate the whole person and to increase students’ awareness of themselves, their fellow men and women, and the world around them. Social Science graduates become teachers, economists, psychologists, social workers, political scientists, archaeologists, government workers, museum guides, and researchers, among other types of professionals.

World Language Competency: Students are strongly encouraged to complete a world language, such as Spanish, through the 202-level. Four-year public colleges and universities in Virginia may require successful completion of a world language component, please check with their intended transfer school. Students who completed two or more years of world language in high school may be eligible for advanced course placement at Virginia Peninsula.

Students enrolled in this two-year transfer program may also be eligible for Passport Courses or Uniform Certificate of General Studies  consideration. Please review the link provided for more information and meet with your advisor for details.  

eCampus


This program is fully accessible and can be completed through eCampus (web-based learning) or students can learn in a traditional classroom environment.

Semester Total Credits 13


Semester Total Credits 15


Semester Total Credits 16


Semester Total Credits 16


Total Minimum Credits 60


Program Information (ABHS)


For additional information about this program visit the Arts, Business, Humanities and Social Sciences web page, stop by room 4119 Hampton IV, phone 757-825-2799, or email abhs@vpcc.edu.

Students may take courses in the summer session where available. Please consult with an academic advisor to review course scheduling options. Students are encouraged to speak with a financial aid advisor to determine funding eligibility.