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Early Childhood Education (Concentration)

Early Childhood Education is an Area of Concentration that falls under Liberal Arts and 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. Early Childhood is classified as a Social Science at Lawson State. Upon completion of this course of study, students are awarded an Associate's degree that is transferable. 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. You are in the right location. You can access all of these degree paths from this location. Continue to explore the page.

Benefits of Choosing a Career in the Social and Behavioral Science Fields

Choosing to major in a Social Sciences filed can lead to careers and lucrative jobs in education, criminal justice, politics, law, psychology, sociology, social work and 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) two-year degrees range 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).

40k
Median salary in 2023 for an individual with an Early Childhood Education 4-year degree.  For more information on your field, conduct a web search. Salaries can vary.
7%
Growth in the field expected nationwide from 2021 to 2031
98+K
Number of project new jobs to be created in the social sciences over the next decade.
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Social Sciences is a career with endless possibilities. If you are interested in human behavior, education, law, criminal justice or society at large, explore Social Sciences and make a career choice that can change your life.
Explore a Career in the Social Sciences.  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.

 

Want specific information related to Lawson State's programs and course listings outlined in their catalog?  Click here.

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