Social Studies Degrees

Social Studies Minor

College of Arts and Sciences

The minor in Social Studies is intended to enrich and broaden the student’s understanding of the world in which we live. It can be taken in conjunction with any degree program with the intent to foster critical judgment, cultivate the ability to reason, and develop an ability to understand social scientific methods of analysis.

COURSE SEQUENCE HIS History Electives (2) 6
POL Advanced Political Science Elective 3
GEO 202 Cultural World Geography 3
SOC 221 Cultural Minorities 3
BUS 205 Macroeconomics 3
Total: 18 credits

General Studies Programs

The Associate in General Studies degree is an attractive alternative for students to explore a range of subject areas without concentrating on any particular one or who are undecided about future educational or career goals. The program requires successful completion of a total of 60 semester hours of general education and elective courses with a cumulative grade point average of AC@ (2.00), in addition to the student having satisfied the Constitution requirement. The AGS is neither a transfer nor a career entry degree. While other colleges may accept credit earned toward this degree, no articulation agreements guaranteeing that the student will enter a Bachelor’s Degree program with junior standing has been established.

General Studies

General Studies, while not a degree program, provide courses designed to enrich any student’s course of study while at Spokane Falls Community College. Many courses address practical skills or interpersonal skills useful in any occupation.
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GENST 104 The Internet and the Art of Research 1.0-3.0
GENST 106 College Success 2.0-3.0
GENST 107 First Year Introduction 1.0
GENST 108 Learning for the 21st Century 5.0
GENST 109 Applied Critical Thinking 3.0
GENST 110 Critical Thinking in Women’s Studies 2.0
GENST 114 Thriving In College 2.0
GENST 115 Internet Issues 2.0
GENST 130 Life Perspectives Seminar 1.0
GENST 131 Life Perspectives Seminar 1.0
GENST 154 Introduction to Service Learning 2.0-5.0
GENST 201 Survey of Environmental Issues 5.0
GENST 203 Prior Learning Assessment Portfolio Development 1.0
GENST 280 Honors Seminar 1.0-5.0
GENST 291 Educational Tour 1.0-5.0
GENST 292 Educational Tour 1.0-5.0
GENST 293 Educational Tour 1.0-5.0

The Department of Social Sciences provides study and understanding of that branch of science that focuses on the institutions and functioning of people in society. By utilizing empirical and quantitative methods in the study of human beings, the curriculum reflects the technical and scientific nature and the mission of the university.

Associate of Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences

The School of Professional and Continuing Studies (SPCS) offers the Associate of Arts degree for busy adults. It recognizes the full range of their abilities and uses a flexible format to allow them to complete the degree program. The student graduates with a foundation in the liberal arts and an understanding of other areas that shape our society and communities. A student must complete a minimum of 66 credits with distribution in the areas indicated.

Liberal Arts (Both Tracks) Credits
English 9
Fine Arts 3
History 6
Social Sciences 6
Mathematics 6
Natural Sciences 6
Philosophy 3
Theology 6 45

Choose either Humanities or Social Sciences

Humanities Track (18 credits)
Upper-division Humanities Electives 18
Free Elective 3

Social Sciences Track
Upper-division Social Science Electives 18
Free Elective 3 21

Total 66

Worksheet for Self Evaluation of Courses Taken and Courses Needed

To the student: This worksheet can help to examine this program. The program may be a combination of courses taken at Saint Peter’s College and courses transferred from other colleges. After any credits are accepted for an admitted student, the student is responsible for understanding the program and following it. Specific guidance:

Register early for courses. Do not wait until the last minute.
Make sure you are registered. Do not sit in a class if you are not on the instructor’s roster.
If you drop a course, make sure you are actually dropped from it.
Attend class the first night.

Foundation (45 credits)
Cm117 or Cm120 __________ Ns110 Sci Lit __________
El123 Poetry __________ El134 Fiction __________
Hs121 West Trad __________ Hs122 World Hist __________
Social Sci __________ Social Sci __________
Ma102 Math I __________ Ma103 Math II __________
Philosophy __________ Theology __________
Theology __________ Fine Arts __________
Values Course __________

Upper Division Electives (18 credits)
#1 ____________ #4 ____________
#2 ____________ #5 ____________
#3 ____________ #6 ____________

Free Elective (3 credits)
____________

Total Credits Required for Graduation 66

GENERAL STUDIES (B.S.)

The Bachelor of Science in General Studies major is designed for those students who desire a degree offering the opportunity to have breadth rather than preparation for a particular field of work. The emphasis of this major is on distribution rather than concentration, enabling students to use both inter-college and interdepartmental combinations for courses (cognates) that will provide a broad pattern of educational experience. For some students the General Studies major may provide a broad background for later, more specialized, study or training.

INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES (B.S./B.A.)

The Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies major provides an option for the exceptionally talented student who wishes to pursue a particular area of study not available through the structured major and minor programs. Students with high motivation, an exceptional background, or an unusual combination of talents and interests may find this degree program useful in attaining their goals.