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Bachelor of Arts in Social Science
Gain a broad perspective in the social sciences when you study areas of history, culture, psychology and sociology for your Bachelor of Arts in Social Science degree from Ashford University. ® You will develop a sound understanding of the society we live in - individuals, families, communities, governments, and cultures - from various perspectives.
Your Bachelor of Arts in Social Science degree program focuses on human relationships in society. You'll examine the implications of cultural diversity, and acquire a foundation of research skills from the social sciences, including history, psychology, and sociology. Benefit from a multidisciplinary approach, where the perspectives of different social sciences are combined and applied to real-world issues. Transfer up to 99 approved credits toward your Bachelor's degree and accelerate your degree completion.
Specializations
You may also choose to delve into other areas of social science when you add a specialization to your degree program. A specialization consists of four (4) courses, each worth three (3) credits. These courses are taught online as part of your degree program. For more detailed information, see the Courses tab. Choose from the following specializations:
- History
Dive in to the past, and prepare for your future. By earning your specialization in History, you will explore multiple regions and cultures and build an intellectual toolkit for addressing complex global issues. - Political Science & Government
Learn about the complex inner workings of the United States government and the global environment. Discover how your elected officials represent your interests with a specialization in Political Science & Government.
Transfer Concentrations
Personalize your Bachelor of Arts in Social Science degree when you pair it with a transfer concentration. Use previous education or work experience to enhance your degree and customize it more closely with your professional and educational goals. You can transfer up to 12 approved credits of applicable coursework to qualify as your concentration to the Social Science degree program. You’ll be glad to know that you can transfer these approved credits no matter where you took them, so the credit you’ve already earned will not go unused. You’ll graduate from Ashford with a dynamic and well-rounded degree that will enhance your opportunity for promotion within your chosen field. Transfer concentrations are available in the following fields of study:
Human Services
You can transfer up to 12 approved credits of Human Services coursework to qualify as your concentration in the Social Science degree program. Your fundamental understanding of the human service industry as well as how the application of the behavioral sciences can positively impact the human service environment will supplement your studies in Social Science resulting in a well-rounded degree. You'll be glad to know that you can transfer in these approved credits no matter when you took them so the credit you've already earned will not go unused. You'll graduate from Ashford with a dynamic degree that will enhance your opportunity for promotion within your chosen field.
Return to the main list of concentrations for the Bachelor of Arts in Social Science program.
If you don't see a concentration listed here but you have some classes or experience in another field, just give us a call at 866-711-1700 to find out if it could qualify as a transfer concentration.
If this program fits your personal and professional goals, contact Ashford University at 866-711-1700 to learn more, or click here to request additional information.
*The Bachelor of Arts in Social Science program is not intended to prepare students for professional licensure or certification in education or any field, regardless of transfer concentration. Graduates of this program will not receive or be eligible to receive recommendation for a teaching license in any state, as this program has not been designed to lead to licensure. Students seeking licensure or certification in a particular profession are strongly encouraged to carefully research the requirements for that licensure prior to enrollment. For a program with a pathway to teacher certification, please see the Bachelor of Arts in Social Science with Education concentration.