Social Science
Associate of Arts Degrees offered in the Social Science Department:
Family and Consumer Sciences
Arizona Western College offers an Associate in Arts degree in Family and Consumer Sciences as well as a credential certificate in Family Development.
For more information on the Family and Consumer Sciences program please contact Melissa Behunin at (928)314-7556 or Christina Hawkey at (928)317-6421.
History
The history major is offered for those students who would like to continue, at the university level, to pursue history as a teaching or research career or as an adjunct discipline to other majors.
For further information about course offerings in History, please see the Course Catalog or contact Sheri Cole, Professor of History, at (928)344-7646.
Philosophy
Philosophy is the study of the relationships between personal opinions and real-world issues faced by members of a pluralistic, open society. This program constitutes an excellent liberal arts foundation for students planning to pursue university studies in philosophy, law, education, communications, and art, among others.
For further information about course offerings in Philosophy, please see the Course Catalog or contact Susanne Goethals, Professor of Philosphy, at (928)317-7603.
Political Science
Political science is the study of governments, politics, and social ideologies. This program is not only for students who wish to become political scientists, but is also an excellent preparation for pre-law.
For further information about course offerings in Political Science, please see the Course Catalog or contact Mo Bahramzadeh, Professor of Political Science, at (928)317-6058.
Psychology/Sociology
This combined major in the behavioral sciences allows students continuing at the university to major in either field. Also, students considering a career in social work or other human services can use this program as a solid preparation for those careers.
For further information about course offerings in Psychology or Sociology, please see the Course Catalog or contact Lindette Baas, Professor of Psychology, at (928)317-6474 or Joseph Vielbig, Professor of Sociology, at (928)344-7585.
Other Social Science disciplines in which courses are offered:
Anthropology, Geography, and Religious Studies
For further information about course offerings in these three disciplines, please see the Course Catalog or contact Melissa Behunin, Social Science Lead Faculty, at (928)344-7556.
