What You Will Learn
Liberal Arts and Sciences—Humanities/Social Science is a firm foundation for building careers in law, education, government, publishing, writing and research. The degree is also for students whose academic interests are in the social sciences or humanities such as psychology, economics or history.
At County College of Morris, our Liberal Arts and Sciences—Humanities/Social Science Program is an ideal foundation for transferring to a four-year college or university in a wide variety of majors including English, history, languages, economics, psychology, sociology, philosophy, women and gender studies, political science and many other fields. The breadth of the program also allows students who are uncertain of their career goals to explore their interests.
Curriculum
Students enrolled in the Humanities/Social Science (Liberal Arts & Sciences) Program will study in state-of-the-art classrooms, equipped with cutting-edge technology. There are more than 50 full-time faculty in the program with a variety of accomplishments and publications. The program is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Careers in the Field
- Advocacy Representative
- Advertising Coordinator
- Archivist
- Campaign Manager
- Development Associate
- Diplomatic Relations
- Economist
- Events Director
- Fundraiser
- Government Contractor
- Historian
- Human Resources Specialist
- Lawyer
- Lobbyist
- Management Consultant
- Mediator
- Personal Services Manager
- Political Scientist
- Project Manager
- Psychologist
- Research Analyst
- School Principal
- Sociologist
- Technical Writer
Why Study Humanities/Social Science at CCM?
Students enrolled in the Humanities/Social Science Program will study in state-of-the-art classrooms, equipped with cutting-edge technology. There are 74 full-time faculty in the program with a variety of accomplishments and publications. The program is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Paying for Your Humanities & Social Sciences Degree
Earning a degree from CCM is a powerful investment that is a springboard to both increased earnings and job satisfaction. But what is the upfront cost and how do you afford it?
There’s good news: Money is available to help you pay for school! Our Financial Aid staff can provide lots of information about the process of finding funds to help pay for your CCM education.
Featured Courses
Economics and Economic Issues
This course combines economic principles with applications to contemporary problems. Emphasis is placed on using economic concepts to analyze and understand social, political, philosophical and diversity issues. This course is a social science elective.
English Composition I
The first half of the 6-credit English Communications requirement emphasizes the fundamentals of written communications including expository prose, reading comprehension and interpretation, and rhetorical modes.
Introduction to Linguistics
An overview of the study of language. The course examines the fundamental concepts of language, structure, development, and variation. Major topics include morphology, syntax, phonology, phonetics, semantics, language change, typology, language contact, language acquisition, and language and computers.
Dr. Thomson Ling Dean of Liberal Arts
Email: tling@ccm.edu
Office: Cohen Hall 253
Phone: 973-328-5401
