Distance Learning Fall 2000 Social Science Back to list of CSM Departments Associate in Arts Degree with a major in Social Science Transfer Program Social Science fields are many and varied, and include such areas as Cultural Anthropology, Economics, Ethnic Studies, Geography, History, International Relations, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology. Students should refer to the Social Science catalog of the college of their choice for special requirements. Social Science fields are many and varied, and include such areas as Cultural Anthropology, Economics, Ethnic Studies, Geography, History, International Relations, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology. An A.A. degree prepares students for transfer to a baccalaureate institution for further study in Social Science or one of its encompassed fields. Career opportunities for social scientists are found with federal, state and local government agencies.
Additional opportunities exist with colleges and universities in research and teaching.
Some social scientists are self-employed in research or special studies for business, industry or government. Most career opportunities in Social Science require a B.A. or advanced degree. Students can fulfill lower division General Education and major requirements at College of San Mateo. See the Transfer Planning and Major Preparation Recommendations sections of CSM's catalog. Students should also consult the catalog of the college or university to which they plan to transfer.