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AA Social Sciences at Northeastern University

Northeastern University, United States

Programme overview

The Associate of Arts degree in social sciences is designed for students passionate about understanding the complex relationships between government, society, and individual rights. This interdisciplinary program introduces students to foundational concepts in political science, sociology, and ethics, with a special emphasis on human rights. Students explore how political systems shape societies, how public policies impact human rights, and how social movements influence political change. Offered at: New York.

Faculty: College of Professional Studies  |  Duration: 120 semester hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Boston, MA, United States

What you will study

Requires 120 semester hours. Required courses include ENG 1105 College Writing 1; ENG 1107 College Writing 2; MTH 1100 College Algebra; PHL 2120 Ethical Issues in Communication; POL 1200 Comparative Politics; POL 1300 American Government.

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Application information

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: 120 semester hours

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