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Associate of Social Sciences

Peralta Community College District - Laney College

Oakland, United States
2 years
English
On campus
Associate

About the program

A two-year pre-university programme in social science methods and analysis of diversity, Technology and the environment.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Demonstrate core knowledge in Social Sciences. Apply relevant methods and tools to academic or professional problems. Communicate findings clearly and work responsibly in individual and collaborative settings.

Career outcomes

Policy Analyst
Research Assistant
Community Program Coordinator
Social Services Coordinator
Human Resources Specialist

Curriculum

Two-year pre-university programme with 22 concentration courses plus general education. Courses include academic work tools and methods
Quantitative analysis
Qualitative research methods
Introduction to sociology
Applied statistics and a 30-hour integration project. No formal internship is listed.

Entry requirements

Academic

Completed secondary school with translated diploma and transcripts
No minimum GPA published
English shown by TOEFL iBT 67
IELTS 6.4
Duolingo 89 or Guided Self Placement
Otherwise ESOL first.

Accepted academic background

Completed secondary school (diploma and complete transcripts translated into English, College transcripts if any), Valid passport, Bank statement showing 25,970 USD for one year, 500-Word essay, Immunization and TB history, 50 USD fee, Transfer F-1 students also send current I-20s and visa.

Language tests

IELTS 6.4
TOEFL iBT 67
Duolingo 89

Documents you’ll need

Passport identification
Academic transcripts
Academic certificates
English proficiency evidence where required
Program-specific supporting documents.

How to apply

Visit the official website. Review the admission requirements for Associate of Social Sciences. Complete the application form. Submit academic transcripts
Passport identification
English proficiency evidence where required
supporting documents. Pay the application fee. Submit financial evidence if required for international admission. Wait for the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$13,410 USD
Application fee	$50 USD
Deposit	$250 USD

Program details

Campus	Main Campus
Faculty or school	Culture & Society
Department	Social Sciences
Teaching language	English
Credit value	18
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
1 day left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
213 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.