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Briercrest College and Seminary

Programme Detail: Social Sciences (Associate Degree)

Language of this entry English (UK, International)
Name of Programme / Training Resource Social Sciences (Associate Degree)
Type of Training Programme with multiple subsidiary courses
Reference Number
Description The social sciences are about human society, both the relationships of individuals within it and to it. Students in the A.A. of Social Sciences take introductory courses in psychology and sociology and have the opportunity to become acquainted with several other humanities disciplines, including English literature, fine arts, history, language, and philosophy.
Keywords Humanities, Bible, sociology, anthropology, psychology.
Languages Programme Available in English (USA)
Other Languages
Country and region where programme is available Canada / Saskatchewan
Area of Ministry and Focus Transforming Culture, Arts and the Media / History, Philosophy and Other Humanities
Residential/Non Residential Residential
Full-time or Part-time Full-time
Level Diploma
Cost Range US$100,000 or more
Actual Cost $15,000
Bursaries/scholarships available No
Actual Length 2 years
Average hours of study per week 40
Methods of instruction Classroom, lectures, assignments, practicum
Percentage of time spent in formal learning (e.g. lectures, structured reading, work-books, etc.) 75
Percentage of time spent on non-formal skill-based learning (e.g. learning on the job and supervised practice, etc.) 15
Percentage of time spent in informal unstructured learning (e.g. prayer times, teamwork). 10
Average number of students who take the programme per year (or, if this is a new programme, the number who can be accommodated) 100
Prerequisite Programmes High School Diploma
Other Prerequisites English
Qualifications gained Associate of Arts in Social Studies
Qualifications this programme is part of
Programme Accredited by
Other Accrediting Bodies ABHE