Social Sciences
The Social Sciences Division offers flexible programs of study preparing students for transfer to four-year programs and count towards UNM Core Curriculum requirements. We also provide elective courses that are essential to the general education core and to the graduation requirements of all programs offered at UNM-Valencia. Whether you are working on your degree, fulfilling Core Curriculum requirements, or exploring something new, Social Sciences offers a variety of courses to help you achieve your personal and professional goals.
Courses Offered
- Anthropology
- Criminal Justice
- Economics
- Education
- General Studies
- History
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Women's Studies
Degrees and Certificates Available
- Associate of Arts in Chicana/o Studies
- Associate of Arts in Criminology
- Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice
- Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education
- Academic Certificate Early Childhood Education
- Associate of Arts in Elementary Education
- Academic Certificate in Elementary Education
- Associate of Integrative Studies
- Associate of Arts in Secondary Education
Full-Time Faculty in the Social Sciences Division:
Cheryl Bryan | Chair and Assistant Professor of Psychology | |
Laura Musselwhite | Dean and Professor of History | |
Julia Wai-Yin So | Professor of Sociology | |
Scott Kamen | Assistant Professor of History | |
Joshua Frank Cardenas | Assistant Professor of Education |
