Social Sciences: Social Sciences
Bob Moschgat
Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, Social Science Division
(315) 866-0300 or toll free 1-888-GO-4-HCCC, ext. 8430
Professor Mary Jo Kelley
Associate Professor Lynn Martin
Professor Timothy McLean
Professor William Pelz
Instructor Jeffrey Steele
Assistant Professor Peter Turner
Assistant Professor Jane Verri
Social Science Program
(315) 866-0300 or toll free 1-888-GO-4-HCCC, ext. 8236
Program Summary
The Social Science Program is designed to help students understand the sources of human behavior. It offers a mixture of courses in history, political science, psychology, sociology, geography, economics and anthropology. Students in this program will gain insight on topics such as prejudice, family life, democracy, human personality, crime, poverty, unemployment and inflation.
Program of Study at Herkimer
Building on a solid foundation of required courses, students majoring in Social Science have the opportunity to explore a number of disciplines through their elective coursework. The curriculum includes:
- English
- History of Western Civilization or American History
- American Government
- Humanities or English Electives
- Mathematics Electives
- Social Science Electives
- Laboratory Science
- Physical Education
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Skill Requirements
Students entering this program should have a strong reading, writing and conversational ability. A genuine curiosity about other cultures and history is very important.
Nature of the Work
Most students gravitate to one or more of the specific fields in Social Science - economics, history, geography, psychology, sociology, etc. Majors typically continue their studies in a four-year institution with a specific major. Graduate studies are comonly pursued as well. Social Science majors find employment in government, private enterprises, and in teaching.
Job Outlook
Specific fields within the social sciences continue to see growth, particularly in government service and teaching. |
