Associate in Arts Degree (Social Science)

Associate Degree 2 Years On-Campus United States
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About This Programme

Social Science is the study of people as members of a society. It examines individual and group behavior, communication and decision-making from a contemporary view, as well as historical roots and evolving perspectives. This degree takes an interdisciplinary approach to the field and is designed to provide an overview of the broad range of courses that constitute and are available in the social sciences.

The social science major is designed to provide the student with an integrated liberal arts background that focuses on social science and fulfills the lower-division requirements for specific upper-division majors. Occupational choices for social scientists are numerous and varied in both the private and public sectors.

Students will study how individuals, social subgroups, and societies operate in relation to each other. This emphasis includes lower division coursework that prepares students for majors in the social sciences. 

Career Path

Social Services Worker, Administrative Assistant, Editor, Research Assistant, Community Service Manager, Teaching Assistant.

Eligibility Requirements
Admission Requirements

We’ve simplified the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. You can find all requirements for admission to College of the Canyons below

1. WASSCE/A level Certficate 

2. School Transcript

3. Passport

4. Recommendation Letter

English Language Requirement

College of the Canyons will accept, for the purposes of meeting the English proficiency requirement, English taken in 12 year education or English is designated as the primary and official language, and the principle language of instruction.

If you do not meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme with the university or submit  

  • English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 (or equivalent) or PTE Score or Duolingo English Test score before you start your course.
Post Study Work Visa

Post Study Work Visa availablility - Yes

Programme Details
Associate Degree Level
2 Years Duration
On-Campus Mode
United States Country
Intakes
January, 2026
April, 2025 → October, 2025
Closed
September, 2026
October, 2025 → June, 2026
Open
January, 2027
April, 2026 → October, 2026
Likely Open
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