Study social sciences at JCC
The Social Sciences degree at Jamestown Community College prepares you for transfer to a four-year college to earn a bachelor’s degree in an area of the social sciences. You can pursue careers in psychology, teaching, government, and social work in roles such as archivist, anthropologist, archaeologist, historian, lawyer, political scientist, psychologist, social manager, and sociologist.
JCC’s program in social and behavioral sciences examines the development and activity of human beings both as individuals and in society. You can explore courses in anthropology, history, global studies, political science, economics, geography, criminal justice, psychology, and sociology.
While at JCC, you’ll work closely with your advisor to choose your courses and prepare for transferring after graduation. You can earn the general Social Sciences degree or select a concentration in economics, psychology, or sociology. Each concentration is a SUNY Transfer Path, which can help you identify core coursework for transfer to four-year SUNY schools. You can also explore anthropology, geography, history, and political science as specializations within the general Social Sciences degree.
2023 median pay for sociologists: $101,770/year according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
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Social sciences skills
After you complete the program, you will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of the social science approach by using social science concepts and theories to analyze behaviors or institutions (as appropriate to the discipline). This outcome is to be assessed in 2000-level courses.
- Explain or demonstrate the methods that social scientists use to explore social phenomena, or to gather and interpret information (as appropriate to the discipline). This outcome is to be assessed in 2000-level courses.