Social Sciences

Social Sciences

Social Science majors enjoy helping people and want to make the world a better place. They are interested in the human experience and how people function individually and in a group.

Social Science students will complete courses in areas such as psychology, sociology, anthropology, criminal justice and communications.

Programs at GFCMSU

Substance Abuse & Addictions Counseling (A.A.S.)

2+2 Bachelor of Social Work 

Sample Transfer Paths for Social Sciences

Semester 1

Course   Credits   
WRIT 101 College Writing I 3 Requires placement       
M 105 Contemporary Mathematics 3 Requires placement. See an advisor for other math options   
Social Science core  PSYX 100 or HSTA 101 3 Students should either focus on Psychology of History options if interested in social sciences
Humanities core   3          
CAPP 131 Basic MS Office 3          
  Total 15          
            

Semester 2

Course   Credits Notes
Social Science core  PSYX 230 or HSTA 102 3          
STAT 216 Introduction to Statistics 4          
Humanities Core   3          
Science Core   4          
elective   3          
  Total 17          
            

Semester 3

Course   Credits Notes
Social Science elective PSYX 240 or HSTR 101 3          
COMX 115 Intro  to Interpersonal Communication 3          
Humanities Core   3          
Science core   3          
elective   3 Electives should be courses that meet requirements of program at transfer institution
  Total 15          
            

Semester 4

Course   Credits Notes
Social Science elective  PSYX 260 or HSTR 102 3          
Social Science elective  SOCI 101 or HSTA 255 3          
Cultural Diversity core   3 Students who emphasize in psychology should take NASX course  
elective   3          
elective   3          
  Total 15          
               
  Total credits 62          
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