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Overview
The Department of Social Sciences, Criminal Justice and Early Childhood has a chair and three coordinators (early childhood education, daytime criminal justice, and evening criminal justice). There are three administrative or academic groupings within the Social Sciences program: the Criminal Justice program (CJP); the Early Childhood Education program (ECE); the traditional Social Sciences courses (SSI) – psychology, political science, anthropology, sociology, history and economics; and the inter-disciplinary courses – black studies and Caribbean Focus courses. CJP receives additional review by the Board of Higher Education and consultants for adherence to the regulatory requirements of the Legislature's Quinn Bill (CJP Program Review 2007).
The Social Science Program (Associate of Arts Degree) provides preparation for students who aspire to careers in law, mental health, or education, as well as for those seeking employment in social sciences organizations, government service, and community organizations. The curriculum has been designed with very few required courses and many electives in order to allow students maximum flexibility for exploration. Students continuing their education at a four-year college or university will be expected to major in a particular subject area. A bachelor's degree is essential for most entry-level positions. Students interested in pursuing a career in the social sciences, criminal justice or education should possess a genuine concern for others and a desire to help people improve the quality of their lives. The ability to communicate well both orally and in writing is an essential skill for students considering a career in this area
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