Program Codes:
LAGNH.AA
Associate in Arts Degree
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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.
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.
Through a variety of writing projects requiring competence in clear, correct, and effective English, students use inferential and critical skills in the process of composing documented essays. Extensive reading materials serve as structural models and as the bases for discussion and for the writing of essays involving response, analysis, and synthesis.
RDG-011 may be taken as a co-requisite if not previously completed with a grade of "C" or better.
Provides a psychological basis for the understanding of human behavior. A survey of fundamentals that are necessary for subsequent psychology courses. Topics include but are not limited to: learning, motivation, cognition, personality, abnormal behavior, development and social psychology.
Sociology is the systematic study of social behavior and human groups. This course covers basic sociological theories and methods of social research, with special attention to the following topics: culture, values and norms, socialization, social structure, deviance, stratification, social institutions and differentiation by region, race, ethnicity, gender, age and class.
Familiarizes students with mathematical models that occur in more advanced courses and in the areas of business, science and the social sciences using exploratory data analysis and statistical methods. Topics include descriptive statistics linear regression, probability and probability distribution, confidence intervals, and an introduction to hypothesis testing.
MAT-013 or appropriate score on the College placement test
Corequiste Exemption: Proficiency at the Level of Algebra II
Select one of the following History sequences:
HIS-121 and HIS-122 OR HIS-131 and HIS-132
Through a variety of writing projects requiring competence in clear, correct, and effective English, students use inferential and critical skills in the process of composing argument synthesis essays. Students engage in formal written argumentation based on extensive reading and analysis of complex texts. Through the research process, students will locate, analyze, and synthesize scholarly sources to advance their own informed positions on relevant issues in the composition of a formal research paper.
A grade of “C” or better in ENG-121
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.
This course is designed to trace the social, economic, political and cultural forces that shaped the cultures of the Third World from ancient times to the present. Emphasis is on the cultural similarities and differences between ways of life in Pre-Columbian (Maya, Aztec, Inca) America, the Middle East and Africa and the civilization of the West. (For a similar study of East Asia see HIS 123).
The behavior and development of the individual in society, the functions of social attitudes and the emergence of social awareness. Also, the character of group conflict and group solidarity.
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).
Cultural and intellectual history, assessing the effect of historical events on the lives of individuals, as well as societies. Focus on increased government influence over the lives of its citizens, especially in the area of politics and economics.
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).
This course is designed to explore the historical origins and evolution of the beliefs and contemporary practices of Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism and Shintoism. Attention is given to the interaction of the specific religions and the cultures in which they are practiced.
Enhances students' understanding of global genocide and the Holocaust of World War II. A variety of studies will permit students to gain a broader understanding of prejudice and racism, as well as to develop their insight and knowledge of human inhumanity. Comparisons of worldwide genocides will be traced throughout the 20th century, with special focus on the Nazi Holocaust. Attention will be given to major issues pertaining to conscience and moral responsibility regarding prejudice, genocide and the Holocaust.
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.