Social Sciences
Social Sciences aims to provide students with a strong foundation in the liberal arts that is essential for career success, leadership, global citizenship, and a lifetime of learning.
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The Social Sciences Division prepares students with a broad knowledge and understanding of the world, intellectual, critical thinking, and practical skills, and a strong sense of personal and civic responsibility for enriching their lives and making a difference in society. We offer a variety of courses in eight disciplines as part of core curriculum requirements for the Associate of Arts (AA) Degree that are transferable to most four-year colleges and universities. Typical careers in the social sciences include working as economists, psychologists, social workers, or in law, government, non-profits, as well as academia. Careers in social work and economics are among some of the fastest-growing industries in the United States.
Social Sciences Disciplines
Anthropology
The study of human beings, their ancestors and prehistoric origins, and human diversity throughout the world.
Economics
Introduction to the basic concepts of consumer economics such as supply and demand, then principles of macroeconomics such as money and banking, and then the principles of microeconomics such as costs and productions.
Government
Sometimes referred to as political science, Government studies the intricacies of how politics makes our country run.
History
Though not always regarded as a Social Science, History still studies human beings, their cultures, accomplishments, and interactions through time.
Humanities
Not often regarded as a Social Science, Humanities study humans from a more philosophical approach instead of scientific and looks at the development of the individual and society and the human need to create.
Philosophy
The systematic study of ideas and issues confronting humanity. Philosophy investigates every dimension of human life in pursuit of understanding the meaning and variety of the human experience.
Psychology
The study of individuals and their mental processes, cognition, emotions, and behaviors.
Sociology
The study of human society, culture, social institutions, social change, and social interaction.
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Crystal Wright
Division Chair
Denton Exchange Campus, room 204
(940) 380-2504
cwright@nctc.edu
Donna Hooper Smith
Interim Division Chair
Corinth Room 209
(940) 498-6266
dhooper@nctc.edu