Career: Academic Advisor
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Professional & Technical Writing
What You’ll Learn You’ll develop practical writing and communication skills that can be immediately applied in the workplace. Coursework will help you learn how to analyze audiences and communication goals, conduct research, organize complex information, and present ideas in ways that are clear, concise, and accessible. You’ll also gain experience creating different types of professional…
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Sociology
What You’ll Learn As a Sociology student at Athens State, you’ll explore how people interact with one another and how social structures influence individual and collective experiences. You’ll examine the relationships among individuals, families, communities, organizations, and institutions while considering how culture and social environments shape behavior and opportunities. You’ll also develop an understanding of…
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Social Science – Minor in Education (Grades 6-12)
What You’ll Learn As a Social Science student, you’ll examine the people, institutions, events, and ideas that shape society. Because social science is interdisciplinary, you’ll draw connections across areas such as history, political science, sociology, psychology, economics, and related fields. You’ll learn to evaluate evidence, conduct research, analyze information, and consider complex issues from multiple…
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Social Science – Public History Option
What You’ll Learn As a Public History student at Athens State, you’ll explore history through a broad social science perspective while developing an understanding of the methods used to preserve and interpret the past. You’ll examine historical events and developments in their social, cultural, political, and economic contexts and consider how those forces continue to…
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Social Science
What You’ll Learn As a Social Science student at Athens State, you’ll examine the many factors that influence individuals, communities, and societies. Your studies will introduce you to different ways of understanding human behavior and social institutions while encouraging you to consider how history, culture, economics, politics, and social relationships interact. You’ll learn to evaluate…
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Psychology
What You’ll Learn Psychology is much more than the study of mental health. At Athens State, you’ll explore the many biological, cognitive, social, and environmental factors that influence how people think, feel, learn, and behave. Through your coursework, you’ll examine human development across the lifespan, social behavior, personality, learning and cognition, psychological disorders, and the…
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Mathematics – Minor in Education (Grades 6-12)
What You’ll Learn The Mathematics program develops your ability to reason logically, analyze information, and solve problems with precision. You’ll build a strong foundation in mathematical concepts and methods while progressing into more advanced areas of mathematics. Through your coursework, you’ll learn to understand mathematical relationships, identify patterns, construct logical arguments, evaluate solutions, and communicate…
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Mathematics
What You’ll Learn The Mathematics program develops your ability to reason logically, analyze complex information, and approach challenging problems with precision. You’ll build a strong foundation in mathematical concepts and methods while progressing into more advanced areas of study. Coursework will challenge you to understand not only how to solve mathematical problems, but why particular…
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Interdisciplinary Studies
What You’ll Learn Because Interdisciplinary Studies can be tailored to your individual goals, your coursework will depend on the areas of study you choose to combine. As you develop your academic plan, you’ll have the opportunity to build knowledge across multiple disciplines while developing skills that connect those areas. Rather than studying subjects in isolation,…
