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Liberal Arts and Science–Humanities and Social Science

The Humanities and Social Science Program lays the groundwork for future study leading to careers in law, sociology, psychology, public service, history, and Spanish, among others. In this program you will be able to explore multiple fields in the humanities and social and behavioral sciences, allowing you to have a well-rounded knowledge of the world we live in.

Why GCC?

With an associate degree from GCC’s Humanities and Social Science program, you will be prepared to effectively complete a baccalaureate degree at a four-year college or university in:

  • History
  • English
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Spanish
  • Political science

Contact Us


JoNelle Toriseva
Director of English & Communication Skills/Associate Professor
Humanities Faculty, Room B255
585-343-0055 x6627

Barry Chow
Director of Humanities, Global Languages and Media Arts/Assistant Professor
Social Sciences Faculty, B371
585-343-0055 x6252

Degree Types

Liberal Arts and Science-Humanities and Social Science – Economics Concentration (AA)

AA Program Learning Outcomes (PLO)

Students who successfully complete the program will:

  1. Demonstrate quantitative reasoning skills in mathematics.
  2. Utilize scientific methods to explore social and natural phenomena.
  3. Develop sufficient background in a Humanities or Social Sciences discipline to qualify for upper division study.
  4. Demonstrate the skills and knowledge needed to think critically and employ creative problem‐solving.
  5. Employ effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
  6. Demonstrate the knowledge and skills required to be an informed citizen in the global community.
  7. Demonstrate the verbal and written skills required to communicate in a foreign language.
  8. Analyze artistic and literary expression.

Download the 2024-2025 Curriculum Worksheet for AA [PDF]

Liberal Arts and Science-Humanities and Social Science – English Concentration (AA)

AA Program Learning Outcomes (PLO)

Students who successfully complete the program will:

  1. Demonstrate quantitative reasoning skills in mathematics.
  2. Utilize scientific methods to explore social and natural phenomena.
  3. Develop sufficient background in a Humanities or Social Sciences discipline to qualify for upper division study.
  4. Demonstrate the skills and knowledge needed to think critically and employ creative problem‐solving.
  5. Employ effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
  6. Demonstrate the knowledge and skills required to be an informed citizen in the global community.
  7. Demonstrate the verbal and written skills required to communicate in a foreign language.
  8. Analyze artistic and literary expression.

Download the 2024-2025 Curriculum Worksheet for AA [PDF]

Liberal Arts and Science-Humanities and Social Science – History Concentration (AA)

AA Program Learning Outcomes (PLO)

Students who successfully complete the program will:

  1. Demonstrate quantitative reasoning skills in mathematics.
  2. Utilize scientific methods to explore social and natural phenomena.
  3. Develop sufficient background in a Humanities or Social Sciences discipline to qualify for upper division study.
  4. Demonstrate the skills and knowledge needed to think critically and employ creative problem‐solving.
  5. Employ effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
  6. Demonstrate the knowledge and skills required to be an informed citizen in the global community.
  7. Demonstrate the verbal and written skills required to communicate in a foreign language.
  8. Analyze artistic and literary expression.

Download the 2024-2025 Curriculum Worksheet for AA [PDF]

Liberal Arts and Science-Humanities and Social Science – Psychology Concentration (AA)

AA Program Learning Outcomes (PLO)

Students who successfully complete the program will:

  1. Demonstrate quantitative reasoning skills in mathematics.
  2. Utilize scientific methods to explore social and natural phenomena.
  3. Develop sufficient background in a Humanities or Social Sciences discipline to qualify for upper division study.
  4. Demonstrate the skills and knowledge needed to think critically and employ creative problem‐solving.
  5. Employ effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
  6. Demonstrate the knowledge and skills required to be an informed citizen in the global community.
  7. Demonstrate the verbal and written skills required to communicate in a foreign language.
  8. Analyze artistic and literary expression.

Download the 2024-2025 Curriculum Worksheet for AA [PDF]

Liberal Arts and Science-Humanities and Social Science – Sociology Concentration (AA)

AA Program Learning Outcomes (PLO)

Students who successfully complete the program will:

  1. Demonstrate quantitative reasoning skills in mathematics.
  2. Utilize scientific methods to explore social and natural phenomena.
  3. Develop sufficient background in a Humanities or Social Sciences discipline to qualify for upper division study.
  4. Demonstrate the skills and knowledge needed to think critically and employ creative problem‐solving.
  5. Employ effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
  6. Demonstrate the knowledge and skills required to be an informed citizen in the global community.
  7. Demonstrate the verbal and written skills required to communicate in a foreign language.
  8. Analyze artistic and literary expression.

Download the 2024-2025 Curriculum Worksheet for AA [PDF]

Liberal Arts and Science-Humanities and Social Science – Spanish Concentration (AA)

AA Program Learning Outcomes (PLO)

Students who successfully complete the program will:

  1. Demonstrate quantitative reasoning skills in mathematics.
  2. Utilize scientific methods to explore social and natural phenomena.
  3. Develop sufficient background in a Humanities or Social Sciences discipline to qualify for upper division study.
  4. Demonstrate the skills and knowledge needed to think critically and employ creative problem‐solving.
  5. Employ effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
  6. Demonstrate the knowledge and skills required to be an informed citizen in the global community.
  7. Demonstrate the verbal and written skills required to communicate in a foreign language.
  8. Analyze artistic and literary expression.

Download the 2024-2025 Curriculum Worksheet for AA [PDF]

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Career Outlook

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Transfer Opportunities

Starting at GCC saves many students and their families thousands of dollars in tuition. With an A.S. or A.A. degree you will be able to seamlessly transfer within the SUNY network of 64 college and universities as well as to many 4-year private institutions. GCC’s A.S. and A.A. programs were developed as part of the SUNY seamless transfer initiative allowing students to complete the first two years of a bachelor’s degree as a freshman and a sophomore at a community college, then seamlessly transfer to a SUNY four-year institution to earn a bachelor’s degree. Please reference the SUNY Transfer Pathways for degree programs to learn about any campus specific requirements. Visit the SUNY Core Course Finder to plan out the courses you should complete to transfer to a 4-year SUNY School.

If you are planning to transfer to a 4-year private institution you should work with our Transfer Services office to learn about possible articulation agreements and pathways that exist for many or our degree programs. Some GCC A.A.S. programs also have transfer opportunities.

Transfer opportunities include, but are not limited to:

  • Canisius College*
  • Daemen College
  • Houghton College
  • Nazareth College
  • Niagara University*
  • Roberts Wesleyan College
  • Rochester Institute of Technology
  • St. John Fisher College
  • SUNY College at Alfred State
  • SUNY College at Brockport
  • SUNY College at Buffalo State*
  • SUNY College at Buffalo, University
  • SUNY College at Canton*
  • SUNY College at Geneseo

*GCC has current transfer agreements with the above noted institutions.

To learn more about these opportunities and agreements contact the Transfer Services Office, we are more than happy to work with you and answer any questions you may have on building your own personalized transfer plan.

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