Bachelor of Arts in Social Science

The Bachelor of Arts in Social Science focuses on guiding students to develop their cognitive skills, including critical thinking, creative thinking, problem solving, and decision making.

The majority of University College social science majors continue their studies in graduate programs in one of the following areas: psychology, school psychology, counseling, elementary or secondary education, public administration, law, and social work.

Concentrations offered for the B.A. in Social Sciences:

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Degree Overview

Candidates for this degree must have completed at least 120 credits, 90 of which must be in the liberal arts. The final 30 credits must be taken in graded course work at the University, and no more than 60 of total credits may be awarded from prior learning. Candidates must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 in their area of concentration and a minimum GPA of 2.0 from Adelphi overall

Requirements for the B.A. in Literature or Social Science

The distribution requirement for the Bachelor of Arts will be fulfilled as follows:
  • Three foundation courses in the appropriate area of concentration.
  • A minimum of 16 credits of advanced electives in the appropriate area of concentration or specialization.
  • Capstone I and II


Who Should Apply

This degree program is an excellent preparation for graduate school programs in psychology, school psychology, counseling, elementary or secondary education, public administration, law, and social work.


Careers and Advanced Degrees

Careers and Jobs
Careers and jobs this degree can lead to: counselor, therapist, social worker, lawyer, teacher, psychologist, sociologist, and economist.

Advanced Degrees
 Advanced degrees this degree can lead to: Master of Arts in General Psychology, Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling, Master of Arts in School Psychology, Master of Social Work


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Contact
For additional information, please contact:

University College
p - 516.877.3412
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Adelphi University
Garden City, NY 11530


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