Program: LAGNH.AA - Associate in Arts Degree
Students studying Genocide and the Holocaust explore the phenomenon of genocide, including the Holocaust, the genocides in Bosnia and Darfur, the atrocities of the Khmer Rouge regime, and the many colonial and indigenous genocides throughout history.
Mass violence, torture, and violations of fundamental human rights are not a new aspect of humanity; this program examines its effects on victims, offenders, and cultures, as well as the historical and contextual factors which enable humans to collectively and individually perpetrate it. Students in the program prepare for work developing policies, strategies, and programs designed to counteract these atrocities.
Recommended Course Sequence
Below are required courses and recommended course groupings and sequences for program completion. Courses may have prerequiste or corequisite requirements. Check course descriptions for details.
Select one of the following History sequences:
HIS-121 and HIS-122 OR HIS-131 and HIS-132
Select one of the following History sequences:
HIS-121 and HIS-122 OR HIS-131 and HIS-132
Choose one 3-credit GE Mathematics or Science course designated in the course descriptions as General Education MST (GE MST). Students may elect to take a 4-credit GE Mathematics or Science Elective in consultation with an academic advisor.
Take one of the following GE Sociology Courses - SOC-121, SOC-122, SOC-123 or SOC-131.
Choose two modern language courses in sequence from either: CHN, FRE, GER, HIN, ITA or SPA. For students who completed at least two years of high school study in one modern language, their level of language will be determined by a placement test (excluding SPA-242).
Choose one course designated in the course descriptions as General Education Diversity (GE DIV).
HED-150 or HED-200 are recommended.
Choose one 3-credit GE Lab Science course designated in the course descriptions as General Education MST (GE MST). Students may elect to take a 4-credit GE Lab Science Elective in consultation with an academic advisor.
Choose two modern language courses in sequence from either: CHN, FRE, GER, HIN, ITA or SPA. For students who completed at least two years of high school study in one modern language, their level of language will be determined by a placement test (excluding SPA-242).
Choose one course designated in the course descriptions as General Education Diversity (GE SS).
Graduates of the Program will be able to:
Contact Name: Timothy Hack, department chair
Contact Phone: 732.906.2590
Contact Email: HSS@middlesexcc.edu
Department Web: https://www.middlesexcc.edu/history-social-science/
A Liberal Arts education is a broad-based program of study that exposes students to the Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Technology. The study of the Liberal Arts empowers students for success in transfer and a career in the diverse, ever-changing 21st century workplace. A Liberal Arts education equips students with invaluable employability skills including the ability to analyze and construct arguments, think critically, communicate effectively, and appreciate diverse cultures and perspectives. The cross-cultural knowledge, problem solving, and research and information literacy skills prepare students for civic engagement, life-long learning, and professional success.
Algebra I is a prerequisite for all majors. Competency in Algebra I may be verified with a passing score on the College’s placement test or by completion of the appropriate course. Students must also have a grade of “C” or better in one year of high school laboratory science.
Once students complete required developmental coursework (if any), the degree can be completed in two years of full-time study. Students may shorten the amount of degree completion time by taking courses in the summer and winter sessions.