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Students in the 21st century benefit from a thorough grounding in the studies of human social interaction and diversity, as well as a knowledge of the trade of goods, services, and ideas, all understood with an appropriate historical perspective. It is important to understand how innovative paths have been forged, how today’s global age is taking shape and the ways in which we can make a meaningful impact. In the pursuit of such life-long learning, Union College provides this opportunity through the study of the social sciences, business, and history. The SSBH division offers a variety of courses in many learning platforms: face-to-face, blended and online. We encourage you to take classes with our highly educated, diverse and extremely dedicated full-time and part-time faculty members.
Social Sciences
Social sciences concern, most simply, the study of human interaction within a society and how these interactions influence the broader community and world. Programs in the Social Sciences include:
- Criminal Justice (AS)
- Early Childhood Education (AA)
- Education (AA)
- Fire Science Technology (AAS)
- Paralegal Studies (AS)
- Public Administration (AA)
- Psychology (AA)
- Social Services (AS)
- Sociology (AA)
Business
As one of the most popular majors in colleges and universities worldwide, business includes the study of management, operations, finance, human resources, and marketing. Students can learn general business theories and practice or become highly specialized in the discipline. According to a ranking by Georgetown University (2022), Union College was ranked the #1 business program for associate degree holders. Programs in Business include:
- Accounting (AAS)
- Blockchain Technology (AAS)
- Business (AA)
- Business Management (AAS)
- Business Marketing (AAS)
- eSports Management (AS)
- Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism (AAS)
- Sport Management (AS)
- Supply Chain Management (AS)
History
History, in its broadest sense, is the study of our collective past. For many historians, historical perspective is the key to understanding our present realities. Students majoring in History at Union College have a unique opportunity to complete an internship course
- History (AA)
A.A. (ASSOCIATE IN ARTS) DEGREE PROGRAMS:
Business
Early Childhood/Elementary Education
Education
History
Psychology
Public Administration
Sociology
A.S. (ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE) DEGREE PROGRAMS:
Criminal Justice
eSports
Liberal Studies
Social Services
Paralegal Studies
Sport Management
Supply Chain Management
A.A.S. (ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE) DEGREE PROGRAMS:
Accounting
Blockchain Technology
Business Management
Business Marketing
Fire Science Technology
Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism
CERTIFICATES:
Criminal Justice
Homeland Security Certificate of Achievement
Office Professional Certificate of Achievement
Paralegal Studies Certificate of Achievement
Liberal Studies
Supply Chain Management Certificate of Achievement