Liberal Arts - Social and Behavioral Sciences - Associate in Arts
Social and Behavioral Sciences courses emphasize the perspective, concepts, theories and methodologies of the disciplines typically found in the vast variety of disciplines. Students will study about themselves and others as members of a larger society. Topics and discussion to stimulate critical thinking about ways people have acted in response to their societies will allow students to evaluate how societies and social subgroups operate.
Transferability
This major can prepare students with either a narrow or interdisciplinary focus in the Social and Behavioral sciences in order to pursue similar majors at four-year institutions. Student should refer to the catalog of their prospective transfer institution and consult a counselor. General Education courses for the A.A. degree should be selected carefully to meet the requirements of the intended transfer institution. A grade of “C” or better is required in all coursework for the major. A "P" (Pass) grade is an acceptable grade for courses in the major if the course is taken on a "Pass/No Pass" basis.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Describe the method of inquiry used by the social and behavioral sciences.
- Evaluate the operation of societies and social sub-groups.
Emphasis: Social and Behavioral Sciences
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements | ||
| Select 18 units from the following: | 18 | |
| AJ 010 | Introduction to Administration of Justice | 3 |
| AJ 011 | Criminal Law | 3 |
| AJ 013 | Criminal Procedures | 3 |
| AJ 014 | Contemporary Police Issues | 3 |
| AJ 016 | Street Law | 3 |
| AJ 019 | Law Enforcement in Multicultural Communities | 3 |
| AJ 113 | Violent Crime in America | 3 |
| AJ 116 | Introduction to Corrections | 3 |
| ADS 070 | Introduction to Chemical Dependency | 3 |
| ANTH 062 | Introduction to Physical Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH 063 | Introduction to Social and Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| COMS 010 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| COMS 018 | Introduction to Communication Studies | 3 |
| COMS 035 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| CIS 041 | Introduction to Computer Information Systems | 3 |
| ECE 107 | Child, Family and Community | 3 |
| ECON 010A | Principles of Macroeconomic Theory | 3 |
| ECON 010B | Introduction to Microeconomic Theory | 3 |
| ENGL 033 | Women in Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 080 | Mexican-American Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 081 | Introduction to African American Literature | 3 |
| ETH 018 | The African American Male Experience | 3 |
| ETH 019 | The African American Family | 3 |
| ETH 020 | African American Culture | 3 |
| ETH 022 | African American Cinema | 3 |
| ETH 026 | Vietnamese Women in the U.S. | 3 |
| ETH 027 | Introduction to Race & Ethnicity in American History | 3 |
| or ETH 027H | Honors Introduction to Race & Ethnicity In American History | |
| ETH 028 | Introduction to Critical Race & Social Justice | 3 |
| ETH 029 | Women of Color in the United States | 3 |
| ETH 030 | Chicana/o Culture | 3 |
| ETH 031 | Social Justice Issues in Chicanx Communities | 3 |
| ETH 033 | Chicana Feminism | 3 |
| ETH 035 | Introduction to Chicanx Studies | 3 |
| ETH 037A | Mexican American History I | 3 |
| or ETH 037AH | Honors Mexican American History I | |
| ETH 037B | Mexican American History II | 3 |
| ETH 041 | Vietnamese American Culture | 3 |
| ETH 042 | Asian American Experience | 3 |
| FCS 070 | Child Development | 3 |
| GEOG 010 | Introduction to Physical Geography | 3 |
| GEOG 011 | Introduction to Cultural Geography | 3 |
| GEOG 012 | World Regions in Global Context | 3 |
| GLOBL 001 | Introduction to Global Studies | 3 |
| GLOBL 002 | Global Issues | 3 |
| GLOBL 003 | Introduction to Sustainability | 3 |
| GLOBL 007 | Global Citizenship/Civics | 3 |
| GLOBL 012 | World Regions in Global Context | 3 |
| HED 010 | Introduction to Public Health | 3 |
| HIST 001 | Survey of American History | 3 |
| or HIST 001H | Honors Survey of American History | |
| HIST 005 | History of Asian Americans | 3 |
| HIST 009 | Women in American History | 3 |
| HIST 010A | Development of Western Culture | 3 |
| HIST 010B | Development of Western Culture | 3 |
| HIST 011A | World History to 1500 | 3 |
| HIST 011B | World History from 1500 | 3 |
| HIST 017A | History of the United States | 3 |
| or HIST 017AH | Honors History of the United States | |
| HIST 017B | History of the United States | 3 |
| or HIST 017BH | Honors History of the United States | |
| HIST 021 | African American History | 3 |
| HIST 024 | History and Culture of the American Indian | 3 |
| HUMNT 003 | Introduction to Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies | 3 |
| JOURN 021 | Mass Media and Society | 3 |
| KIN 010 | Sports in Society | 3 |
| POLSC 001 | Politics and Government In America | 3 |
| or POLSC 001H | Honors Politics and Government in America | |
| POLSC 002 | Comparative Politics | 3 |
| POLSC 004 | International Relations | 3 |
| POLSC 005 | International Law and Human Rights | 3 |
| PSYCH 010 | General Psychology | 3 |
| or PSYCH 010H | Honors General Psychology | |
| PSYCH 012 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| PSYCH 020 | Psychology of Stress Reduction | 3 |
| PSYCH 022 | Research Methods in Psychology | 3 |
| PSYCH 031 | Biological Psychology | 3 |
| PSYCH 035 | Psychology of Women | 3 |
| PSYCH 041 | The Psychology of Developmental Disabilities | 3 |
| PSYCH 060 | Personal Growth and Adjustment | 3 |
| PSYCH 092 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| PSYCH 099 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| PSYCH 100 | Human Sexuality | 3 |
| SL 015 | Deaf Culture | 3 |
| SOC 010 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| or SOC 010H | Honors Introduction to Sociology | |
| SOC 011 | Social Problems | 3 |
| SOC 017 | Sociology of Marriage and Family | 3 |
A.A. Liberal Arts - Social and Behavioral Sciences
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements | 18 | |
| General Electives if necessary to reach 60 | 2 | |
| General Education Requirements | 39 | |
| Physical Activity | 1 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |