LOOK WHAT YOU CAN DO
Have you thought about being a psychologist? A museum curator? An anthropologist? What about working in the business or banking industry? Then we’ve got the classes for you! Central Oregon Community College’s Social Sciences program offers students an introduction to geography, psychology, social sciences, history and more. Check out your choices:
YOUR CHOICES
Associate of Arts Degree
Anthropology, economics, geography, history, political science, psychology and sociology . . . what amazing choices! For those students wanting to pursue an advanced degree in any of these areas, COCC’s Associate of Arts degree is the degree for you. Designed so that students can easily transfer to an Oregon public university to pursue a bachelor’s degree, the AA program offers students a wide array of courses as well as an introduction to the social sciences field. With 15 required social sciences credits, as well as opportunities to take up to 32 additional credits for your electives—all taught by some of the most respected faculty in the region--you can’t go wrong. Take a look at some of your choices:
Addictions Studies
This is a professional/technical program.
Anthropology
Anthropology is the study of humankind across space and through time. The field of anthropology is for those students interested in the broad spectrum of the human experience; from questions about human social and cultural organization including religious traditions, family structure, and cultural change, to the investigation of the history of human groups through analysis of material remains, to an exploration of human biology and evolution. A concentration in anthropology provides students with an appreciation of other ways of life as well as insight into the cultural foundation of their own lives. More importantly, anthropology promotes an holistic understanding of the diverse world in which we live.
Criminal Justice
This is a professional/technical program.
Economics
Economics is the study of how society allocates its scarce resources to satisfy our many needs and wants. The focus of lower division economics courses at COCC is on how the American economy works. Our economy relies primarily on free markets to allocate resources and to provide final goods and service. To understand how markets work, students study the forces of supply and demand. They also look closely at both competitive markets and monopoly markets. Economics also studies the role of government in our economy both in promoting social objectives and in keeping the economy healthy through fiscal and monetary policies. Economics gives us an understanding of how we produce and distribute the goods and services we need and enjoy. It is also great preparation for careers in business, engineering, resource management or government, as well as solid training for graduate or law school.
Early Childhood Education
This is a professiona/technical program.
Education
This is a transfer program.
Geography
Deforestation, acid rain and the ozone layer. The economy, our culture and regional population trends. How do these seemingly different elements affect our world’s geography? Find out the answers—and so much more—by taking one of the many exciting geography classes offered every term.
History
As historians, we have a passion for understanding the past in all its dimensions and we are committed to conveying our scholarship to students. We offer courses in World History, Western Civilization (Europe), East Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the United States. These course cover a variety of themes, including cultural, economic, environmental, gender, intellectual, political, and social history. People who take history courses learn about the variety of human experience over time and, in so doing, acquire analytical and writing skills that prepare them for success in numberous areas of work and study.
Political Science
From your state and national government to international relations, COCC political science classes will keep you informed and in touch with the complex realities facing today’s governments.
Pre-Professional
The Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer degree includes options for Pre-Law.
Psychology
Mind and Brain, Abnormal Psychology, Personality Psychology. Have we got your attention? What if we add in a class on how our behaviors are influenced by society? Still intrigued? Then these are the classes for you. Whether your goal is to work in a treatment center or education, to be a research psychologist or therapist, COCC’s psychology classes can get you on the right track.
Sociology
If social work, education or a related field is in your future, then COCC’s sociology classes should be on your course schedule. From Social Psychology to Race, Class and Ethnicity, our classes study how race, religion, gender, family and other factors influence society.
Can’t Decide?
Don’t know what you want do to? No worries - our advisors can help guide you through your choices, as well as help narrow transfer degree and career opportunities. Intriguing classes . . . incredible instructors . . . expert academic advising . . .what could be better?
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