Education is an Area of Concentration that falls under Liberal Arts or General Studies
at varying 4-year colleges. At the two-year level, it should not be confused with
declaring a major; rather, it is a program track that is recognized by Alabama Transfers
for the specific purpose of transferring to a four-year college. Upon completion of
this course of study, students are awarded a 2-year Associate's degree that is transferable.
At Lawson, Education falls under the Social and Behavorial Sciences Department.
Social Sciences are academic disciplines that study human behavior in its social and
cultural aspects. They aim to understand how people interact and influence the world
around them. Some of the main branches of social science are child development, criminology,
education, history, sociology, social work, psychology, political science and more.
Social sciences use various methods and theories to explore different aspects of society.
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Benefits of Choosing a Career in Education or other Social and Behavioral Science
Fields
Choosing to major in the Social Sciences can lead to careers and lucrative jobs in
education, criminal justice, politics, law, psychology, sociology, social work ,urban
planning, to name just a few areas. With a social science major, you can expect to
develop a versatile skill set that you can transfer to different roles and industries.
Depending on your area of concentration, your social sciences pathway will transfer
so you can complete your four-year degree at a college or university.
Our Associate of Arts (AA) and Associate and Science (AS) in Education is a two-year
degree and ranges from 60 to 64 transferable credits. That means that once you graduate
from Lawson State, you will be able to enter your four-year college of choice as a
junior and secure a 4-year degree. To increase your earning power, many Social Science
students continue their education and get their Masters degrees and doctorate degrees
in the select majors, so the "sky is the limit".
All social and behavioral AA and AS degrees are backed and protected by Alabama Transfers
(Learn More).
$62k
Median salary for high school teachers (nationwide). Teaching salaries can vary per
state. For more information about local salary scales, conduct a search.
1Mil
Number of teaching jobs nationwide. Over 1 million.
98+K
Number of project new jobs to be created in the social sciences over the next decade.
Explore Education
Teaching is...one of the most rewarding career choices. While being a teacher is demanding,
you have to opportunity to make a genuine difference and change lives. Teaching is
highly rewarding. The satisfaction of working with impressionable students who are
eager to learn can far outweigh the demands of the profession (Bird, 2023).
Explore a Career in the Education. The path is endless...the career choice is
dynamic.
Explore Your Options in the Social Science Fields
Lawson State Offers a variety of Social and Behavioral Sciences Programs. Some are
listed below. To explore more Social Science pathways click on the Alabama Transfers
bar below. Any area of concentration you select, you can take the classes here at
Lawson State or complete the bulk of your classes here, transfer early and complete
a Reverse Transfer to complete your studies at the four-year college. Student graduating
from Lawson's Social Science Department are awarded with Associate 2-year degrees--either
Associate in Science or Associate in Arts depending on the specific Area of Concentration
the student selects. Credits awarded (up to 64) do transfer to 4-year colleges.
Criminal Justice (Transferable 2-year degree)
Early Childhood Education (Transferable 2-year degree)
Elementary Education (Transferable 2-year degree)
Secondary (Middle & High School) Education (Transferable 2-year degree)
History (Transferable 2-year degree)
Philosophy (Transferable 2-year degree)
Psychology (Transferable 2-year degree)
Political Science (Law) (Transferable 2-year degree)
Sociology (Transferable 2-year degree)
Social Work (Transferable 2-year degree)
Social Work Technician (Certification)
Alabama Transfers
tlines what specific courses you need for each Social Science pathway (Area of Concentration).
Click below to review your area of interest or to discover even more Social Science
pathways that may be of interest to you.
Explore your Social Science Pathway and more career options via Alabama Transfers.
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in their catalog? Click here.
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