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Social Science
The Associate of Arts in Social Science is designed for students who want to understand people, communities, and the forces that shape society. This transfer-focused degree helps you build strong communication, research, and critical thinking skills while exploring how individuals and cultures interact in a changing world.
Through engaging coursework in areas such as sociology, psychology, history, and political science, you’ll learn to analyze social issues, evaluate different perspectives, and communicate ideas effectively. Small class sizes and supportive faculty create a learning environment where you can explore your interests while preparing to transfer into bachelor’s degree programs in social sciences, education, public service, law, and other related fields.
Whether you’re interested in helping professions, leadership, community work, or understanding how society functions, the DC3 AA in Social Science gives you a strong academic foundation and flexible pathway toward your future.
Start here. Understand society. Create meaningful change.
Program Information
Bachelor of Arts
Tuition
$30/per credit hour*
Fees
$125**/per credit hour
Books
All materials are included
Other Program Fees
No additional fees associated with this program.
* This rate applies to Ford County residents. Out of county residents rate is $60/per credit hour. International rate is $80/per credit hour.
** Online Course have an additional $10/per credit hour fee
Tuition and fees are subject to change
Fall
Spring
Summer
Students may start this program at the beginning of fall, spring, or summer semester.
Faculty
Main Campus Location
Main Campus Building
2501 N. 14th Ave.
Dodge City, Kansas 67801
Sample Degree Plan
Year 1
Fall I: (15 Credits)
- *^(SGE 010) ENG 102 or ENG 104 – English Comp I T▶ – 3 Credits
- (SGE 030) ^MATH 230 or MATH 234 – Elementary Statistics or Elementary Statistics w/ Review T▶ – 3 Credits
- (SGE 060) Arts & Humanities – See list at MyDC3 – My Course Needs – 3 Credits
- (SGE 070) Institutionally Designated – See list at MyDC3 – My Course Needs – 3 Credits
- !SOC 101 – Principles of Sociology – 3 Credits
Spring I: (15 Credits)
- *^(SGE 010) ENG 103 – English Comp II T▶ – 3 Credits
- *(SGE 020) SP 106 or SP 206 – Public Speaking or Interpersonal Communication T▶ – 3 Credits
- (SGE 060) Arts & Humanities – See list at MyDC3 – My Course Needs – 3 Credits
- (SGE 050) Social & Behavioral Sciences – See list at MyDC3 – My Course Needs – 3 Credits
- ^!PSY 101 – General Psychology – 3 Credits
Year 2
Fall II: (16-17 Credits)
- (SGE 040) Natural & Physical Sciences – See list at MyDC3 – My Course Needs – 4-5 Credits
- (SGE 070) Institutionally Designated – See list at MyDC3 – My Course Needs – 3 Credits
- !ECON 101 – Principles of Macroeconomics – 3 Credits
- !! HIST Course – See list at MyDC3 – My Course Needs – 3 Credits
- !! HIST Course – See list at MyDC3 – My Course Needs – 3 Credits
Spring II: (13-14 Credits)
- (SGE 050) Social & Behavioral Sciences – See list at MyDC3 – My Course Needs – 3 Credits
- ^! PSY 202 – Developmental Psychology – 3 Credits
- !GOV 101 – American Nat. Gov. – 3 Credits
- !!! Elective – Any 100 or 200 level course – 3 Credits
- !!! Elective – Any 100 or 200 level course – 1-2 Credits
Key
T▶ Kansas Systemwide Transfer Course
* Course requires a C or higher
^ Course has a testing or prerequisite requirement
¶ MATH 106 or course in which MATH 106 is a prerequisite
!, !!, !!! Program & Elective Courses
KBOR Systemwide General Education Courses with (SGE ###) contribute toward completion of one of the seven discipline areas required by the Kansas Board of Regents Systemwide General Education program.