University Parallel, A.S. - Social Science and Education

Degree: Associate of Science
Major: University Parallel
Area of Emphasis: Social Science and Education

For more information, contact the Social Science and Education division at 615-230-3231.

This is an interdisciplinary pathway for students who are looking for a broad preparation encompassing the disciplines of sociology, psychology, history, economics, political science, education, and more. This plan permits greater flexibility than other published curriculum guides may offer, while the area of emphasis courses are primarily chosen from within the Social Science and Education division. Courses with a vocational designation (designated with an asterisk*) may also be chosen after consultation with an advisor.

This pathway is for students looking to advance their careers or are planning to transfer to a university to earn a bachelor’s degree in a related field. Students should work with an advisor to customize their studies to fit their interests.

Transfer Options
The University Parallel Associate of Science Degree is designed for transfer to universities offering a Baccalaureate degree. Contact your advisor for additional information.

All students graduating with a degree from VSCC are required to take the E-Proficiency Profile (EPP) to meet graduation requirements. More information can be found at https://www.volstate.edu/graduation/exit-exams.

CIP Code: (16) 24.0101.01

General Education Requirements - Credits (41)

COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication Credits: (3)
OR COMM 2045 - ^Public Speaking Credits: (3)
ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I Credits: (3)
ENGL 1020 - ^English Composition II Credits: (3)
Humanities and/or Fine Arts (Must include at least one Literature Course) Credits: (9)
History Credits: (6)
MATH 1010 - ^Math for General Studies Credits: (3) OR HIGHER
Natural Sciences Credits: (8)
Social/Behavioral Sciences Credits: (6)

Area of Emphasis Requirements - Credits (19)

Social Science and Education Electives (Choose any course from the Social Science and Education Division ) Credits: (12) ¹
University Parallel Elective (Any Non-Asterisk Course) Credits: (7)

Total Degree Requirements - Credits (60)

Footnote

¹Students should choose courses appropriate for transfer to the senior institution they have selected. Any course designated with an asterisk (*) in the catalog is a career/technical course and is not intended for transfer.

Recommended Schedule

This is a recommended schedule. Learning Support, pre-requisites and other academic factors may impact this schedule. See your advisor to create a degree plan.

DegreeWorks, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning. Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the DegreeWorks audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.

First Year - Fall Semester - Credits (15)

MATH 1010 - ^Math for General Studies Credits: (3) OR HIGHER
ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I Credits: (3)
COMM 2045 - ^Public Speaking Credits: (3)
OR COMM 2025 ^Fundamentals of Communication Credits: (3)
Humanities and/or Fine Arts (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
Social/Behavioral Sciences (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)

First Year - Spring Semester - Credits (14)

Natural Sciences (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (4)
ENGL 1020 - ^English Composition II Credits: (3)
Social/Behavioral Sciences (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
Humanities and/or Fine Arts (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
University Parallel Elective (Any Non-Asterisk Course) Credits: (1)

Second Year -Fall Semester - Credits (16)

Natural Sciences (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (4)
Social Science and Education Electives (Choose any course from the Social Science and Education Division ) Credits: (9)
History (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)

Second Year - Spring Semester - Credits (15)

Social Science and Education Electives (Choose any course from the Social Science and Education Division ) Credits: (3)
History (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
Humanities and/or Fine Arts (Literature Course - See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
University Parallel Elective (Any Non-Asterisk Course) Credits: (6)