Social Sciences

What will I learn?

Courses in Macroeconomics and Microeconomics introduce the discipline of economics.  Students explain the role of scarcity, specialization, opportunity cost, and cost/benefit analysis in economic decision-making, identify the determinants of supply and demand and demonstrate the impact of shifts in both supply and demand curves on equilibrium price and output, and explore the mechanics and institutions of international trade.  This requires the development of exacting empirical and quantitative skills to correctly analyze and manipulate numerical data and observable facts to come to informed conclusions about economic problems.

How will these courses fit my college pathway?

Those who wish to continue their studies may transfer to economics programs in Texas public universities.  Although studying economics confers communication, research, writing, and analytical skills that open the door to a diverse range of professional fields, graduates may wish to explore careers in financial advising, policy analysis, accounting, insurance, real estate, securities trading, secondary education, or pursue graduate study in economics or related fields.

Meet the faculty

Rachel Huijun Li Assistant Professor Huijun.Li@VictoriaCollege.edu

What will I learn?

A course in World Regional Geography introduces the discipline of geography.  Students explore selected regions of the world, describe their cultural, economic, political, and physical characteristics, and demonstrate knowledge of each region’s role in a globalizing world.  This includes applying geographic concepts to understand current events, conflicts, and other issues characteristic of each region.

How will these courses fit my college pathway?

Those who wish to continue their studies may transfer to geography programs in Texas public universities.  Although studying geography confers communication, research, writing, and analytical skills that open the door to a diverse range of professional fields, graduates may wish to explore careers in cartography, city planning, environmental consultation, emergency management, land surveying, landscape architecture,  secondary education, or pursue graduate study in geography or related fields.

Meet the faculty

Dr. Ed Byerly Professor Edward.Byerly@VictoriaCollege.edu

What will I learn?

Courses in American and Texas government introduce the discipline of political science.  Students investigate the origins and evolution of the U.S. and Texas systems of government and its various institutions, analyze and develop creative solutions to pressing public policy problems, and assume the responsibilities of a critical, engaged citizen in a democratic society.  This includes engaging in reasoned public discourse with classmates and learning how to evaluate the news media and other information sources in order to obtain reliable data about politics and current events.    

How will these courses fit my college pathway?

Those who wish to continue their studies may transfer to political science and government programs in Texas public universities.  Although studying political science confers communication, research, writing, and analytical skills that open the door to a diverse range of professional fields, graduates may wish to explore careers in state/local government, journalism, policy analysis, secondary education, or eventually apply to law schools or pursue graduate study in political science or related fields.

	Jeff Hubbard Associate Professor Jeffery.Hubbard@VictoriaCollege.edu
	Nacona Nix Instructor Nacona.Nix@VictoriaCollege.edu"
	Dr. Joe Sekul Professor Joseph.Sekul.VictoriaCollege.edu

What will I learn?

Courses in United States in Texas history introduce the discipline of history.  Students survey the social, political, economic, cultural, and intellectual history of the United States and Texas, studying such themes as American settlement and diversity, culture, civil and human rights, technological and economic change, immigration and migration, and the expansion of the federal government.  This includes the analysis and interpretation of both primary secondary sources and the development of strong critical thinking skills.

How will these courses fit my college pathway?

Those who wish to continue their studies may transfer to history programs in Texas public universities.  Although studying history confers communication, research, writing, and analytical skills that open the door to a diverse range of professional fields, graduates may wish to explore careers in archival research, museum curation, journalism, writing and editing, tour operation, secondary education, or eventually apply to law schools or pursue graduate study in history, library science, or other related fields.

	Dr. Ed Byerly Department Chair of Social Sciences and Professor Edward.Byerly@VictoriaCollege.edu
	Dr. Karen Hagan Instructor Karen.Hagan@VictoriaCollege.edu
	Paul Janda Instructor Paul.Janda@VictoriaCollege.edu
	Ann Kapp Associate Professor Ann.Kapp@VictoriaCollege.edu

What will I learn?

Courses in General Psychology and Lifespan Growth and Development introduce and future explore the discipline of psychology.  Students survey the major psychological topics, theories and approaches to the scientific study of behavior and mental processes.  This includes employing the appropriate methods, technologies, and or data that psychologists use to explore the human condition and exploring the accepted approaches and standards in psychological assessment and evaluation.  

How will these courses fit my college pathway?

Those who wish to continue their studies may transfer to psychology programs in Texas public universities.  Although studying psychology confers communication, research, writing, and analytical skills that open the door to a diverse range of professional fields, graduates may wish to explore careers in counseling, human resources, substance abuse rehabilitation, psychiatry, marriage and family therapy, forensics, or clinical psychology.  Many of these careers require graduate study in psychology or other related fields.

Meet the faculty

	Lisa Elsik Associate Professor Lisa.Elsik@VictoriaCollege.edu
	Racheal Walker Associate Professor Racheal.Walker@VictoriaCollege.edu

What will I learn?

An introductory course introduces the discipline of sociology.  Students engage in the scientific study of human society by analyzing the ways in which groups, social institutions, and individuals affect each other, discovering the underlying sources of societal stability and change, and exploring various social issues in their institutional contexts, such as social stratification, gender, race/ethnicity, and deviance. This includes employing qualitative and quantitative methods, technologies, and or data to investigate the human condition.

How will these courses fit my college pathway?

Those who wish to continue their studies may transfer to sociology programs in Texas public universities.  Although studying sociology confers communication, research, writing, and analytical skills that open the door to a diverse range of professional fields, graduates may wish to explore careers in counseling, social work, rehabilitation, human resources, public relations, survey research, or eventually apply to law schools or pursue graduate study in sociology or other related fields.

What will I learn?

Interdisciplinary studies introduces studies to a broad array of disciplines in both the arts and sciences.  Students develop a wide latitude of critical thinking and communication skills.

How will these courses fit my college pathway?

The Associate of Arts (AA) and Associate of Science (AS) interdisciplinary degrees are the foundations of a Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) degree. With careful planning, an AA or AS can fulfill the freshman and sophomore requirements for the BA or BS.