Exploring Human Behavior
Our Liberal Arts – Social/Behavioral Science program will teach you how to study human behavior and human societies. You will learn how cultures have developed, discover how economic and political systems operate, and investigate how people learn and change over time. You will also study sexuality and the experiences of minority and majority groups in societies and cultures around the world. As you progress through the program, you will be able to individualize your studies with many social science electives, such as Anthropology, Environmental Conservation, Geography, History, Political Science, Psychology, Women's studies, and Sociology. The Liberal Arts - Social/Behavioral Sciences program offers a flexible, balanced academic course of study that fully prepares you for transfer to a four-year college.
Careers
Find your path.
Child, Family, and School Social Workers – est. salary $44,793
Healthcare Social Workers – est. salary $53,160*
Social and Human Service Assistants – est. salary $35,511
**EMSI Data, 2019; Philadelphia County, PA; a percentage of people in these jobs may have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Transfer Opportunities
Courses and Completion Sequence
Semester 1
| Course Number and Name | Credits | Advisory Notes | Course Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| FYE 101 - First Year Experience | 3 credits | In the first 12 credits, students must complete FYE 101 | Major Course |
| ENGL 101 - English Composition I | 3 credits | ENGL 101 must be completed with a “C” grade or higher | ENGL 101 |
| CIS 103 - Applied Computer Technology | 3 credits | Tech Competency | |
| FNMT 118 - Intermediate Algebra or MATH 251 - Statistics for Science |
3 credits | Students with a Math Placement score above 118, should not take FNMT 118 Prerequisites for MATH 251: FNMT 118 with a C or better or MATH 150 with a "C" or better |
Mathematics |
| PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology | 3 credits | Other Social Sciences options for the Directed Elective are available with coordinator approval | Directed Elective Social Science |
In the first 24 credits, students must complete: ENGL 101, ENGL 102, CIS 103, one Mathematics, PSYC 101, SOC 101, one Humanities, and one Communication course.
Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 or higher ("C" average).
- This program is designed for students who plan to transfer to a bachelor’s degree program after earning their associate’s degree
- Follow this course schedule each semester and you’ll earn your associate’s degree in two years
- Make sure you discuss your first semester schedule and your educational plan with an advisor or counselor when you register.
Semester 2
| Course Number and Name | Credits | Advisory Notes | Course Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 102 - The Research Paper | 3 credits | ENGL 102 Info Literacy | |
| BLAS 101 - Introduction to Black Studies or HUM 101 - Cultural Traditions or HUM 102 - Cultural Traditions or Foreign Language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Italian, Japanese, or Spanish) |
3 credits | Other Humanities Pair options are available with coordinator approval Humanities Pair 1 and Pair 2 subjects must match | Major Course Humanities Pair 1 Global Diversity |
| ENGL 115 - Public Speaking or ENGL 116 - Interpersonal Communication or ENGL 117 - Group and Team Communication or ENGL 118 - Intercultural Communication |
3 credits |
Prerequisites:
|
Major Course Communication |
| SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology | 3 credits | Other Social Sciences options for the Directed Elective are available with coordinator approval | Directed Elective Writing Intensive Interpretive Studies Global Diversity Social Science |
| BIOL 106 - General Biology I or CHEM 105 - Inquiry into Chemistry |
3 credits | Natural Sciences |
In the first 24 credits, students must complete:
ENGL 101, ENGL 102, CIS 103, one Mathematics, PSYC 101, SOC 101, one Humanities, and one Communication course.
Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 or higher ("C" average)
- Don’t forget to meet with an advisor and review this schedule when registering for your classes
- Start planning for transfer:
- Did you know our dual admissions partnerships include scholarship opportunities?
- Learn more about our transfer agreements and use our interactive search tool for your program’s transfer options
- Make sure you are using Starfish Connect to track and improve your grades
- Stay on the path to success: take advantage of academic support services offered by Counseling the Learning Labs, Academic Advising and more
- Now is a good time to start financial planning for next semester:
- Manage your financial aid
- Take advantage of our payment plans and know the payment deadlines
- Apply for a scholarship— You only have to complete one application to be considered for all available scholarships
Semester 3
| Course Number and Name | Credits | Advisory Notes | Course Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Elective | 3 or 4 credits | Transfer institutions' requirements vary. Please consult an advisor or program coordinator to select a general elective that transfers. | General Elective |
| POLS 111 - American Government | 3 credits | Directed Elective Social Science | |
| PSYC 202 - Human Sexuality or PSYC 205 - Psychopathology/Abnormal Psychology or PSYC 215 - Developmental Psychology or PSYC 221 - Social Psychology |
3 credits | Social Science Directed Elective Psychology – Upper Level | |
| BLAS 102 - Global Black Theory and Social Change or HUM 101 - Cultural Traditions or HUM 102 - Cultural Traditions or Foreign Language Arabic, Chinese, French, Italian, Japanese, or Spanish |
3 credits | Humanities Pair 1 and Pair 2 subjects must match | Major Course Communication |
|
ART 103 - History of Art: Ancient to Renaissance or |
3 credits | Other Arts options are available with Coordinator approval | Major Course Arts |
Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 or higher ("C" average) Meet with assigned Advisor to finalize last 15 credits based on transfer
- Meet with an advisor and review this schedule when registering for your classes
- Make sure you are using Starfish Connect to track and improve your grades
- Stay on the path to success: take advantage of academic support services offered by Counseling the Learning Labs, Academic Advising and more
- Start financial planning for next semester:
- Manage your financial aid
- Take advantage of our payment plans and know the payment deadlines
- Apply for a scholarship—You only have to complete one application to be considered for all available scholarships
Semester 4
Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 or higher ("C" average)
- Congratulations, this is your final semester! Don’t forget to complete your graduation application.
- Meet with an advisor when registering for your classes
- Finalize your transfer plans:
- Meet with a counselor at your selected dual admissions transfer college
- Meet with one of our College’s counselors or an advisor to review transfer requirements
- Take advantage of our scholarship opportunities for transferring students and apply for a scholarship
- Visit Career Connections to learn about internships and your future career possibilities
General Education Requirements:
All general education requirements necessary for graduation are met through the courses in the program as indicated above. Students who wish to take courses that differ from the general education courses indicated above must complete a course substitution request form. To access the form, login to the MyCCP portal, and in the Student tab, under Electronic Forms, click on the Records and Registration Forms link, then choose Request For Course Substitution Of Graduation Requirement link. A more detailed explanation of the College’s general education requirements is also available.
Featured Career
Healthcare Social Worker
Provide individuals, families, and groups with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses. Services include advising family care givers, providing patient education and counseling, and making referrals for other services.
$53,160
For Year 2014
1,679
in the region
+21%
in the region
Typical Tasks
- Collaborate with other professionals to evaluate patients' medical or physical condition and to assess client needs.
- Advocate for clients or patients to resolve crises.
- Refer patient, client, or family to community resources to assist in recovery from mental or physical illness and to provide access to services such as financial assistance, legal aid, housing, job placement or education.
- Investigate child abuse or neglect cases and take authorized protective action when necessary.
- Counsel clients and patients in individual and group sessions to help them overcome dependencies, recover from illness, and adjust to life.
How well does it pay?
New workers generally start around $33,736. Normal pay for Healthcare Social Workers is $53,160 per year, while highly experienced workers can earn as much as $76,573.
Program Information
Liberal Arts - Social/Behavioral Science
Degree Type:
Associate in Arts (A.A.)Credits Needed to Graduate:
61