Social Science

The Social Sciences Department at Treasure Valley Community College offers an extensive selection of courses each term. We invite you to join us in learning more about your world, both past and present. We offer college transfer courses in a wide variety of separate disciplines.
Degrees & Certificates
AAS - Associate of Applied Science
This program prepares students to teach and care for young children from birth to age eight with regard for children's social, physical, emotional development, and safety. Graduates are prepared to work in both public and private sectors, and in a variety of educational and child-care settings. Potential employment opportunities include nursery schools, pre-schools, day care businesses, government agencies, private kindergartens, and para-professionals in the public schools.
This degree is designed for students wishing to directly enter the workforce. It is not designed for transfer to a four-year institution, although some coursework may be transferable. Students who wish to transfer coursework are strongly encouraged to work closely with their TVCC advisor to develop a transfer plan and to identify and contact an advisor at their chosen transfer institution. A minimum of 90 credits and a minimum grade point average of 2.0 are needed to graduate with a degree.
1YR - Certificate (One Year)
Students successfully completing the certificate are prepared to work in private daycare facilities as teaching assistants.
All courses in this certification may be applied to the Early Childhood Education Associate of Applied Science degree. A minimum grade point average of 2.0 is required for this certificate.
CERT - Career Pathways Certificate
The four courses for training in Therapeutic Intervention for Young Children along with initial child development concepts are offered as a pathway to attaining a degree in Early Childhood Education. These courses provide education experiences and training in therapeutic intervention in the areas of Child Neglect and Abuse; Children of Incarcerated Parents; Homeless Children; and Critical Factors in Parent Neglect.
AAOT - Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer
We can help you customize your Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer Degree from Treasure Valley Community College with an emphasis in Elementary Education. By earning an AAOT, you can save money on the first two years of your bachelor's degree before you transfer to a university. See an advisor for more options and information about how to design your AAOT with your transfer degree in mind.
AAOT - Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer
We can help you customize your Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer Degree from Treasure Valley Community College with an emphasis in History. By earning an AAOT, you can save money on the first two years of your bachelor's degree before you transfer to a university. See an advisor for more options and information about how to design your AAOT with your transfer degree in mind.
AAOT - Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer
We can help you customize your Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer Degree from Treasure Valley Community College with an emphasis in Political Science/Economics. By earning an AAOT, you can save money on the first two years of your bachelor's degree before you transfer to a university. See an advisor for more options and information about how to design your AAOT with your transfer degree in mind.
AAOT - Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer
We can help you customize your Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer Degree from Treasure Valley Community College with an emphasis in Secondary Education. By earning an AAOT, you can save money on the first two years of your bachelor's degree before you transfer to a university. See an advisor for more options and information about how to design your AAOT with your transfer degree in mind.
AAOT - Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer
We can help you customize your Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer Degree from Treasure Valley Community College with an emphasis in Social Science. By earning an AAOT, you can save money on the first two years of your bachelor's degree before you transfer to a university. See an advisor for more options and information about how to design your AAOT with your transfer degree in mind.
AAOT - Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer
We can help you customize your Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer Degree from Treasure Valley Community College with an emphasis in Social Work. By earning an AAOT, you can save money on the first two years of your bachelor's degree before you transfer to a university. See an advisor for more options and information about how to design your AAOT with your transfer degree in mind.