Social Sciences
The Social Sciences Department offers a variety of anthropology, economics history and political science courses that will satisfy the first two years of study at many four-year institutions.
Begin your Social Sciences Major at Black Hawk College
Areas of Focus
BHC students transfer into many social science majors to complete a bachelor’s degree. Here are a few sample transfer plans:
Anthropology (PDF)
History (PDF)
Political Science (PDF)
Where do you want to transfer?
If you already have a transfer school in mind, your advisor will customize a transfer plan for that college or university. BHC also has many transfer guides and agreements already established with four-year institutions in a variety of majors.
Department Highlights
Social Science-Related Careers
Students taking courses in the Social Sciences Department go on to careers in fields such as education, museums, politics, law, research, finance and more.
Political Science Internships
Students enrolled in the Selected Studies in Political Science (POLS 258) may work as interns for the local office of the district’s member of the U.S. House of Representatives. Several political science students also have worked locally on campaigns for local, state and national candidates.
Asian Studies
We have several alumni of the East-West Center’s Asian Studies Development Program which promotes better relations and understanding among the people and nations of the United States, Asia and the Pacific through cooperative study, research and dialogue.
Student Clubs and Events
Faculty serve as advisers for social science-related clubs and events, which offer students opportunities for field trip and campus events. These include the history film series, Women’s History Month, the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society and the Student Government Association.
“BHC social sciences are the foundation upon which I built my academic and professional careers. This is true of both the coursework and mentorship by the staff. Lessons from both carry over many years later.”
Social Sciences Degree Programs
| Program Name | Award | Credits |
| Associate in Arts | AA Degree | 60 |
| Associate in Science | AS Degree | 60 |
Department Faculty
| Mark Esposito, Ph.D. Department Chair & Professor, History/Political Science 309-796-5427 QC Building 1, Room 454 |
James Larrabee, M.Phil. Professor, History/Political Science 309-796-5634 QC Building 2, Room 153 |
| Paul Lockard, Ph.D. Professor, Economics 309-796-5326 QC Building 1, Room 355 |
Jay Pearce, Ph.D. Professor, History/Political Science 309-796-5412 QC Building 1, Room 461 |
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Tutoring
Student Life
Advising
Department Chair
Dr. Mark Esposito
Quad-Cities Campus
Building 1, Room 454
espositom@ftigo.com