Liberal Arts - Social Science Specialization
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Health care, crime rates, economic growth, resource
development, civil rights, international affairs, interpersonal relationships –
these are the kinds of issues that must be addressed if we are to build a better
world for the 21st century; and these are the kinds of issues addressed everyday
in social science classes at DCC. Social sciences comprise a diverse group of
disciplines that includes history, geography, political science, economics,
sociology, and psychology. These varied disciplines are bound together by a
shared focus on human activity and on helping students better understand the
complexities of the human condition. At DCC, knowledge gained in social science
courses not only enables students to function as informed and responsible
citizens in today’s world, it also equips students to intelligently participate
in forging the world of tomorrow. Whether you are learning about the history of
the French Revolution, political unrest in central Africa, the economy of
Southside Virginia, or the origins of racial prejudice in America, you are
increasing your understanding of human behavior and the forces that affect the
ways in which we interact with one another. When transferring to a four-year
college or university, students who have earned an Associate of Arts and Science
degree in Liberal Arts with the Social Science Specialization are well-prepared
for majoring in any social science discipline, either in preparation for a
career such as public administration, social work, or teaching, or as a
prerequisite for continuing their education in graduate school.
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