Social Studies Degrees

Associate Degrees

Cloud County Community College offers a wide variety of courses towards completion of transfer and career degrees in four areas: Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of Applied Science and Associate of General Studies.


Associate of General Studies (AGS)

The Associate of General Studies degree is designed to provide students with the opportunity to develop foundational knowledge, skills, and attitudes towards lifelong learning. This degree will meet transfer requirements only to selected colleges and universities. Developmental courses cannot be used to fulfill degree requirements. The AGS degree will be awarded upon successful completion of a program of study not less than sixty-two (62) credit hours including the following general education hours: Course Credits Course Credits
English Composition I 3 Science Gen Ed Course 3
Public Speaking 3 Humanities Gen Ed Course 6
Intermediate or College Algebra 3 Social Science Gen Ed Course 6
Gen Ed Electives 6

For all degree programs, students should seek degree program evaluation, analysis, and advice from both Cloud County Community College and the institution to which they plan to transfer.

Certificates

Cloud County Community College provides programs of instruction consisting of college credit courses that are designed to prepare students for entry into an occupation or a closely related cluster of occupations. A certificate is awarded upon satisfactory completion of a planned program, including the demonstration or the attainment of predetermined and specified performance requirements. The courses shall be based in theory and of sufficient complexity and rigor to award college credit. Most certificate programs are designed to allow a duly enrolled full-time student to complete the program within one school year.

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.

The Behavioral Sciences Department whole-heartedly supports the entire College’s Mission Statement. The faculty is dedicated to teaching and learning by providing an environment that supports both our student and faculty success. More specifically, we have four goals within the Behavioral Sciences Department

Provide lower division general education courses which introduce students to the basic behavioral sciences and will give them an understanding of the personal, social and workforce applications in the disciplines of Anthropology (cultural patterns and cross-cultural comparisons), Sociology (social relationships and social organizations), Psychology (behavioral and mental processes of individuals).

Provide transfer courses in Anthropology, Psychology, and Sociology for potential majors and non-majors preparing students fortransfer to a four-year institution and/or careers.

Provide courses which are responsive to the needs and personal interests of students and the community.

Provide a certificate program for students interested in Human Services occupations.

Social Science
SOCS 022 3 Units
Ethnic, Racial, and Minority Group Relations
in Harmony and Conflict
Course Advisory: SCC minimum English standard.
Examination of the historical, economic, psychological,
and sociological aspects of majority-minority group
relationships (ethnic, racial and gender) in the United
States and selected cross-cultural situations. Three
hours lecture.
SOCS 023 3 Units
The African-American Family
Course Advisories: Eligibility for ENGL 001 and SCC
minimum math standard. Analyze theory and research
dealing with the modern African-American family, its
structure, and functions. Course survey will include an
examination of the historical changes, differing family
patterns, and influences of contemporary society as it
impacts the African-American family. Social policies
will also be examined. Three hours lecture.
SOCS 025 3 Units
Mexican-American Experience
Course Advisory: SCC minimum English standard.
Interdisciplinary examination of the historical,
economic, psychological, and sociological aspects of the
Mexican-American experience. Three hours lecture.
SOCS 026 3 Units
Filipino-American Experience
Course Advisory: SCC minimum English standard.
Interdisciplinary examination of the historical,
economic, political, and sociological aspects of the
Filipino-American experience in the United States.
Emphasis on various problems of assimilation. Three
hours lecture.
SOCS 027 3 Units
Native American Experience
Course Advisories: ENGL 001; SCC minimum math
standard. Introduction to the diverse cultures of the
Native American people of North, Central and South
America. Emphasis is on Native American voices in the
expression of cultural views and in the experience of
conflicting values. Three hours lecture.
This program offers students the opportunity to study aspects of the human
experience and the intricate relationship among them.
The Associate in Arts Degree can be obtained by completing a total of 60 units,
including the 18-unit major, general education requirements and electives. The
18-unit major is composed of courses selected from the six subject areas shown
below.

SOCS 028 3 Units
Introduction to African Studies
Course Advisories: Eligibility for ENGL 001 and SCC
minimum math standard. Introduction to African studies,
including African history, political development, culture
and literature, economic issues and Africa’s role in
world affairs. Three hours lecture.
SOCS 030 3 Units
Peace, Non Violence and Conflict Resolution
Course Advisories: Eligibility for ENGL 001. Introduces
the student to the study of peace, non violence and
peaceful conflict resolution. The course is designed for
students interested in the fundamental issues of peace,
justice and conflict resolution in our society. It offers
students an opportunity to reflect on the peace writings
of both past and contemporary authors and is an
examination of justice, peace and peacemakers, in the
U.S. and worldwide. Three hours lecture.
SOCS 049 1-3 Units
Social Science Honors
Prerequisites: Completion of 24 units of college credit
with a minimum GPA of 3.3; a minimum of 5 units in the
discipline with a grade of “B” or better; an ability to work
independently; permission of the division Dean based
on instructor availability. Independent study designed
for honor students who intend to major in social
sciences. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units,
including initial enrollment. Three to nine hours weekly
by arrangement.
SOCS 051 3 Units
Mediation
Course Advisories: Eligibility for ENGL 001. Introduces
the student to the study of Mediation. This course is
designed to provide students with the framework and
analytical skills needed to conduct mediation. Emphasis
is placed on the mediation process, the role of the
mediator, communication skills and listening skills and
the human dynamics of conflict. Mediation is a process
by which parties submit their dispute to a neutral
third party who works with them to reach a mutually
agreeable settlement of their dispute. This course is
beneficial for those persons pursuing Human Services,
Business, Social Services, Speech and other majors that
require analytical communication skills. The mediators
role is to assist disputing parties in reaching peaceful
resolutions to conflict. Three hours lecture.
Special Topics
These courses, numbered 048 or 098 depending upon
their transferability, are courses of contemporary interest
centered on changing knowledge and important issues in
the field. Announcements of Special Topics courses appear
in the Schedule of Classes.
Sociology
SOC 001 3 Units
Sociology
Course Advisory: SCC minimum English standard.
Introduction to sociology with analysis of a variety
of concepts and theories in relation to culture,
socialization, social inequality, race relations, sex roles,
deviance, and the distribution of political and economic
power. (CAN SOC 2). Three hours lecture.
SOC 002 3 Units
Social Issues & Problems
Course Advisories: SOC 001, SCC minimum English
standard. Analysis of selected social problems, including
race relations, urban decay, suburban sprawl, crime,
population problems, environment, and changes in the
familial, economic and political institutions. (CAN SOC
4). Three hours lecture.
SOC 023 3 Units
Sociology of African Americans
Course Advisories: SOC 001; Eligibility for ENGL
001; SCC minimum math standard. Introductory
sociological study of African Americans. Emphasis will
be on culture, community, social institutions, social
relationships and social problems. Three hours lecture.
SOC 030 (same as PSYC 030) 3 Units
Introduction to Social Psychology
Course Advisories: PSYC 001; eligibility for ENGL 001;
SCC minimum math standard. An attempt to understand
and explain how the thoughts, feelings, and behavior
of individuals are influenced by the actual, imagined,
or implied presence of others. Focus will be on the
social factors that influence human behavior; other
people, institutions, situations and social and physical
structures people have created. A review of the various
perspectives unique to social psychologists and a
variety of classical research studies will also be studied.
Three hours lecture.
Social Sciences
255
Social Sciences
SOC 040 3 Units
Sociology of the Family
Course Advisories: SOC 001 and ENGL 370.
Comparative cultural view of the family, the history
of the family and its present role in our society with
special emphasis on kinship relations, sex roles, ethnic
variations of the family and alternative family styles.
Three hours lecture.
SOC 49 1-3 Units
Sociology Honors
Prerequisites: Completion of 24 units of college credit
with a minimum GPA of 3.3; a minimum of 5 units in the
discipline with a grade of “B” or better; an ability to work
independently; permission of the division Dean based on
instructor availability. Independent study designed for
honor students who intend to major in sociology. May
be repeated to a maximum of 6 units, including initial
enrollment. Three to nine hours weekly by arrangement.
SOC 049H 1-3 Units
Sociology Honors
Prerequisites: Completion of 24 units of college credit
with a minimum GPA of 3.3; a minimum of 5 units in the
discipline with a grade of “B” or better; an ability to work
independently; permission of the division Dean based on
instructor availability. Independent study
SOC 075 3 Units
Introduction to Sociology of Sport
(formerly SOC 021)
Course Advisories: SOC 001 or SOCS 022; Eligibility
for ENGL 001. This course examines the nature,
position, function, and growing importance of sports
in contemporary industrial society. Particular emphasis
is given to the relationships between structure, variety,
and extent of sports activity and other sectors of society,
such as, schools, churches and the work place. Three
hours lecture.

Curriculum

Courses

AAS 020. Women of Color in the US - See WOMS 020
3 Units
General Education: D2

AAS 022. Asian America: Diversity in the United States

This course offers an introduction to the Asian American experiences from an interdisciplinary perspective. Examines the factors that define minority groups and their positions in the United States, emphasizing the fact that while there are common experiences, many racial minorities have distinct experiences. 3 Units

AAS 025. The Changing Majority: Power and Ethnicity in America - See MAS 025
3 Units
General Education: D2

AAS 033A. Asian Americans in the United States Historical and Political Process

Historical and political factors which shaped the culture, institutions and society of America. The role of workers, immigrants and people of color, with Asian Americans as a particular focus. Note: Entire sequences satisfies GE Areas D2,3; F1,2,3. 3 Units
General Education: M6

AAS 033B. Asian Americans in the United States Historical and Political Process

Historical and political factors which shaped the culture, institutions and society of America. The role of workers, immigrants and people of color, with Asian Americans as a particular focus. Note: Entire sequences satisfies GE Areas D2,3; F1,2,3. 3 Units
General Education: M7

AAS 125. Filipino Experience in the United States

Filipinos in the United States beginning with immigration and culminating with analysis of past and contemporary issues facing Filipino Americans. 3 Units

AAS 133. Introduction to Social Planning - See URBP 133.
3 Units

AAS 136. WWII Press Coverage: Holocaust Concentration Camps and Japanese Internment Camps - See MCOM 136.
3 Units

AAS 144. Vietnamese Women in America - See WOMS 144.
3 Units

AAS 145. Urban Policy and Its Impact on Inner City Residents - See URBP 145.
3 Units

AAS 160. Asian American Women

Sociological and historical study of the role and condition of Asian women in America, with focus on the history of their arrival in America, difficulties of adjustment, etc. Note: Offered only occasionally. 3 Units
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AAS 170. Special Topics in Asian American Studies

Focus varies each semester and is announced in the schedule of classes. Repeatable for credit with program coordinator approval. Repeatable for credit. 3 Units

AAS 175. Asian American Communities

Asian American demography, institutions and contemporary issues. Prerequisite: Completion of Core GE, Satisfaction of Writing Skills Test and upper division standing. For students who begin continuous enrollment at a CCC or a CSU in Fall 2005 or later, completion of, or corequisite in a 100W course is required. 3 Units General Education: S

AAS 180. Individual Studies

Individual study and research. Repeatable for credit. Grading: CNC Units: 1-4

AAS 182. Ethnicity and Aging

Exploration of aging in American cultures. Multiple aspects of aging and the biological, social, cultural and psychological factors that bear upon ethnic elders. Notes: Offered only occasionally. 3 Units

AAS 185. Multicultural Perspectives within American Society

Examination of historical and sociocultural perspectives of American ethnic minorities. Theoretical and methodological approaches to the study of American ethnic minorities. Prerequisite: Completion of core GE, satisfaction of Writing Skills Test and upper division standing. For students who begin continuous enrollment at a CCC or a CSU in Fall 2005 or later, completion of, or corequisite in a 100W course is required. 3 Units
General Education: S

AAS 186. The Vietnamese Experience in America

The experience of Vietnamese refugees from their exodus after the end of the Vietnam War in 1975 to their resettlement in America, emphasizing processes by which a new immigrant group is incorporated into the society. Prerequisite: Upper division standing. 3 Units

AAS 187. Multiracial Asian Americans Experience

The lives and families of Multiracial Asian Americans are explored through their social histories, identity, and experiences in the development and evolution of Asian American ethnic communities. Prerequisite: Upper division standing. 3 Units

AAS 190. Internship

On-site experience with an Asian American community organization. Regular class meetings scheduled to discuss knowledge, skills and ideas related to the internship experience. Prerequisite: AAS 33B or instructor consent. Repeatable for credit with program coordinator approval. Grading: CNC 1-4 Units

AAS 191. History of Chinese Americans

Chinese Americans in historical perspective from Chinese immigration to contemporary social conditions. 3 Units

AAS 192. History of Japanese Americans

The Japanese in America from approximately 1800. Includes relocation, wartime conditions, post-war history and contemporary situations. 3 Units

AAS 193. Women and Minorities in the Social Sciences - See SOCS 193.
3 Units

AAS 194. Peoples of Color in the Making of the Americas: 1400-1850

Analysis of the impact that people of color have had on the formation of New World culture and society, from 1400-1850. Prerequisite: Upper division standing. 3 Units

AAS 195. Peoples of Color in the Making of the Americas: 1850-Present

Analysis of the impact that people of color have had on the formation of New World culture and society from 1850 to the present. Prerequisite: Upper division standing. 3 Units

AAS 275. Asian American Communities

Examination of the social and historical contexts of the development of Asian American communities and the impact of major social institutions, such as educational, political, economic and cultural, upon these communities. 3 Units

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Social Sciences

Lower Division

SOCS 015. Statistical Applications in the Social Sciences - See SOCI 015

3 Units
General Education: B4

Upper Division

SOCS 100W. Writing Workshop

Practice in improvement of writing skills appropriate to the broad field of social science. Includes essays, reports and scholarly communication. Prerequisite: Engl 1B (with a grade of C or better); Completion of core GE, satisfaction of Writing Skills Test and upper division standing. Grading: ANC 3 Units
General Education: Z

SOCS 137. California in Historical and Social Scientific Perspectives

This interdisciplinary course examines the evolution of the state of California through the perspectives of historians, geographers, economists, political scientists, and other social scientists. 3 Units

SOCS 138. United States in Historical and Social Science Perspectives

Examines the development of the US to 1900 through the combined lenses of History and the Social Science disciplines of Geography, Political Science, Economics, Sociology, and Anthropology. Prerequisite: Completion of core GE, satisfaction of Writing Skills Test and upper division standing. For students who begin continuous enrollment at a CCC or a CSU in Fall 2005 or later, completion of, or corequisite in a 100W course is required. 3 Units
General Education: S

SOCS 139. The World in Historical and Social Science Perspectives

This interdisciplinary course investigates world civilizations from the dawn of mankind until 1750. Prerequisite: Hist 15A and Hist 15B or AAS 33A and AAS 33B. Completion of core GE, satisfaction of Writing Skills Test and upper division standing. For students who begin continuous enrollment at a CCC or a CSU in Fall 2005 or later, completion of, or corequisite in a 100W course is required. Repeatable for credit. 3 Units
General Education: V

SOCS 177 Society and Education

The relations between social, political and economic institutions of society and education, including the effect of the relations on personal and social values and behavior. 3 Units

SOCS 180. Individual Studies

Individual work on special topics by arrangement. Prerequisite: Major or minor in the department. Repeatable for credit. Grading: CNC 1-4 Units

SOCS 187. Multiracial Asian Americans Experience - see AAS 187
3 Units

SOCS 190. Internship

On-site experience with schools and other institutions. Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Repeatable for credit with program coordinator approval. Repeatable for credit. Grading: CNC 1-4 units

SOCS 193. Women and Minorities in the Social Sciences

Seminar on contributions made by women and minorities in the social sciences. Prerequisite: WOMS 10, WOMS 20, WOMS 101 or instructor consent. 3 Units

SOCS 194. Intellectual Foundations of the Social Sciences

Seminar on the classic contributions in the various academic disciplines that make up the social sciences. 3 Units

SOCS 195. Theory and Practice in the Social Sciences

A synthesis stressing interdisciplinary approaches to the extent that each discipline is seen as unique in its application to the examination of humankind. Required for majors. 3 Units

SOCS 199. Senior Thesis

The preparation and writing of an original project. Prerequisite: Departmental approval. Repeatable for credit. Grading: CNC 3 Units

Social Sciences

Associate in Arts Degree

Social Sciences
Associate in Arts Degree
Program Information
This program is designed to provide students with a broad understanding of the subject matter and the methods of analysis of the social sciences.
Required Program Units
A minimum of 18 units from the following
An Associate in Arts Degree in Social Science may be obtained by completing a combination of units from three or more of the following areas and courses:

Anthropology
Economics
Geography
History
Political Science
Psychology
Social Science
Sociology
PHIL 310, Introduction to Ethics
PHIL 300, Introduction to Philosophy 18

Associate in Arts (A. A.) Degree
The Associate in Arts Degree may be obtained by completion of the required program, plus the general education requirements, plus sufficient electives to meet a 60-unit total. See SCC graduation requirements.

Transfer Program
Only certain courses in the SCC Social Science major transfer to Social Science majors at other four-year institutions, including California State University, Sacramento. Transfer students should consult the Requirements of Transfer Institutions in this catalog. For students intending to transfer to a specific college or university, consult the Social Science or related major sections of the catalog for that institution to determine entrance, transferability of SCC courses, general graduation, and major requirements. Consultation with a SCC Counselor is advised.

Social Sciences

This field of concentration provides the student with a general education in the principles, concepts, and methodologies of various disciplines (Anthropology, Economics, Geography, Philosophy, Psychology and Sociology). In addition, courses in these areas may partially satisfy general education and major requirements for a baccalaureate degree.

This Associate Degree will prepare students for career advancement and will also facilitate transfer in a related major.

Fields of concentration:
Anthropology

Economics

Geography
Philosophy
Psychology
Sociology

Graduate Diploma in Social Science
GradDipSocSc

Description

Social Science is one of the broad areas of excellence in teaching and research pursued by Lincoln University.

It includes the study of subject areas such as history, philosophy, geography, sociology, economics, political science and sociology.

The Graduate Diploma in Social Science offers a broad general education and strong understanding of human behaviour.

It encourages students with enquiring minds who want to know more about the society and culture around them to join their teachers in exploring the interconnections between social sciences.

This is normally a one year programme, but may be extended to suit part-time students.

Course of study

The course of study for the Graduate Diploma in Social Science is 120 credits, at least 60 credits of which shall be chosen from the 300 level courses listed in the schedules to the regulations for the degree of:
Bachelor of Social Science

The remaining credits, including no more than 15 credits at 100 level, and no less than 15 credits at the 300 level shall be chosen from any of the bachelor’s degree courses offered at Lincoln University.

Academic Co-ordinator: Professor Grant Cushman

Graduate Certificate in Social Science
GradCertSocSc

Description

Social Science is one of the broad areas of excellence in teaching and research pursued by Lincoln University.

It includes the study of subject areas such as history, philosophy, geography, sociology, economics, political science and sociology.

The Graduate Certificate in Social Science offers a broad general education and strong understanding of human behaviour. It encourages students with enquiring minds who want to know more about the society and culture around them to join their teachers in exploring the interconnections between social sciences.

This is normally a one semester programme, but may be extended to suit part-time students.

Course of study

The course of study for the Graduate Certificate in Social Science is 60 credits, with a minimum of 45 credits at the 300 level, at least 30 credits of which shall be chosen from the 300 level courses listed in the schedules to the regulations for the degree of:
Bachelor of Social Science.

The remaining credits can be chosen from any of the bachelor’s degree courses offered at Lincoln University.

Academic Co-ordinator: Professor Grant Cushman

Master of Social Science
(M.Soc.Sc.)

Description

Social Science is the study of history, philosophy, geography, sociology, economics, political science and sociology. It is one of the broad areas of excellence in teaching and research pursued by Lincoln University.

The Master of Social Science welcomes students with enquiring minds who want to know more about society and culture and explore the interconnections between the sciences.

It differs from the more orthodox approach to developing narrowly specialised strengths, offering instead a broad general education and a strong understanding of human behaviour and skills of critical thinking, information handling and analysis and presentation that are attractive in a wide variety of careers.

Students normally take a minimum of two academic years to complete an M.Soc.Sc by examination and thesis.

How to qualify

Candidates for the M.Soc.Sc. will have qualified for the award of Bachelor of Social Science, Bachelor of Social Science with Honours, Postgraduate Diploma in Social Science or equivalent.

Length of study
By examination and thesis

Students will normally take a minimum of two academic years to complete a M.Sc. by examination and thesis.

By thesis only

Students will normally take a minimum of one academic year to complete the requirements of the degree.

Course of study

The taught component comprises 120 credits at 600 level selected from the courses listed below.

Note: All courses are worth 20 credits unless otherwise stated.

The course of study would normally include:SOCI 639 Social Theory
SOCI 640 New Zealand Society
and
SOCI 601 Social Science Research Methods (Quantitative)
or
SOCI 602 Social Science Research Methods (Qualitative)
and one of
ECON 603 Advanced Intercultural Communication
PHIL 601 Philosophy and Society
PSYC 601 Advanced Society & the Individual
SOCI 641 Advanced Society & Environment
Additional courses should be chosen from:
BMGT 067 Special Topic
BMGT 619 Advanced Business Management
COMN 603 Advanced Intercultural Communication
ECON 602 International Trade
ECON 603 Development Economics
ECON 605 Microeconomic Analysis
ECON 606 Natural Resource and Energy Economics
ECON 609 Quantitative Economic Analysis
ECON 611-614 Special Topics
ECON 621 Macroeconomic Analysis
ERST 601 Advanced Theory in Resource Studies
ERST 604 Advanced Urban, Regional & Resource Planning
ERST 611-615 Special Topics
LWST 602 Advanced Regional Management Law
MAST 603 Mana Kaitiaka (Māori Resource Management)
MAST 610-615 Special Topics
MGMT 606 Project Appraisal
MGMT 615 Managing International Development Programmes - Planning
MGMT 616 Managing International Development Programmes - Implementation
MKTG 601 Marketing Theory
MKTG 608 Supply Chain Theory
MKTG 620 Advanced Marketing Research
PHIL 601 Philosophy and Society
PSYC 601 Advanced Society and the Individual
RECN 610-615 Special Topics
RECN 625 Adventure & Experiential Education
RECN 626 Natural Resource Recreation
RECN 631 Parks, Recreation & Tourism: Theoretical Contexts
RECN 633 Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management
RECN 635 Community Recreation Policy & Planning
RECN 636 Urban & Community Recreation
RECN 639 Policy & Planning for Protected Natural Areas
SOCI 601 Social Science Research methods (Quantitative)
SOCI 602 Social Science Research methods (Quantitative)
SOCI 603 Historical Research in New Zealand
SOCI 611-620 Special Topics in Education
SOCI 639 Social Theory
SOCI 640 New Zealand Society
SOCI 641 Advanced Society & Environment
SOCI 642 Environmental Advocacy
SOCI 643 Applied Human Ecology
SOCI 644-649 Special Topics
TOUR 603 Tourism Management
TOUR 604 Tourist Behaviour & Management
TRAN 601 Transport & Environment A