Bachelor of Arts in Social Science

The amount of time it takes to complete this degree depends upon the amount of transfer and prior learning credit a student has approved after they are admitted to University College.  University College students can transfer in as much as 90 credits and/or can achieve as many as 60 credits in prior learning.  Listed below is a course selection path organized by the number of credits a student starts their University College degree with.  All are 4 credit courses unless otherwise stated.

Sample Course Path

Starting Credit Amount: 0-30 Credits

Expository and Professional Writing Science and the Citizen
Mathematical Problem Solving Great Thinkers in Philosophy
Global and Societal Development Society and the Individual
Cultural Anthropology Introduction to Digital Art

Starting Credit Amount: 31-60 Credits

Social Anthropology Introduction to Literature
Aspects of Aging History of Music
Conversational Spanish I Major Themes in American Civilization
Sociology of the Family Conversational Spanish II

Starting Credit Amount: 61-89 Credits

Social Problems Alternate Lifestyles
Introduction to Psychology Film & Contemporary Issues
Sociology of Terrorism Theories of Human Behavior
The Price System Social Roles of Men & Women

Starting Credit Amount: 90+ Credits (cannot transfer more than 90 credits total)

Minority Groups in America Theories of Human Behavior
Outsiders: Studies in Nonconformity Social Change
Juvenile Delinquency Senior Capstone


Contact
For additional information, please contact:

University College
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Adelphi University
Garden City, NY 11530



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