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4901.00The degree in social and behavioral sciences provides a broad introduction to the social, cultural, and intellectual world in which we live. Social and behavioral science students have a diverse interest in human problems and seek a liberal education in a broad spectrum of understandings, insights, and appreciations. Multidisciplinary in nature, this area of emphasis seeks to provide an understanding of the interrelationships and varied methodologies of its many subject areas. The goal of this area of emphasis is to develop students’ intellectual and emotional understanding, appreciation, insights, and perspective which may lead to careers in government services, commerce or industry, and teaching. Students who receive an associate degree in the Social and Behavioral Sciences typically continue their studies at a university to receive a bachelor’s degree in such disciplines as Anthropology and Archaeology, Political Science and Government, International Relations, Political Science, Psychology, or Sociology.
For students intending to transfer, courses identified for the area of emphasis fulfill major preparation requirements as demonstrated through ASSIST.org articulation. Select courses are based on ASSIST.org data for major preparation articulation with selected transfer institutions. Consult with a Counselor for specific information regarding the intended major at the college the student is choosing. Courses used to complete a student's area of emphasis can double count for general education just as they may for any other major. Although the associate degree recognizes the completion of lower division general education requirements, it does not guarantee admission to a specific campus in the CSU or UC system, nor does it guarantee admission to a specific major or a specific community college program. Some majors and schools require a higher GPA than is necessary for the associate degree. Students should meet with a Counselor to determine the lower division major preparation coursework in addition to which general education pattern is required for transfer or for community college programs.
Requirements for the Area of Emphasis
Courses must be completed with a grade of C or better. All courses must be numbered 001–099. Students must complete 18 units with at least 3 units in three of the areas listed below.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Anthropology | ||
| ANTH 001 | BIOLOGICAL ANTHROPOLOGY | 3 |
| or ANTH 001H | HONORS BIOLOGICAL ANTHROPOLOGY | |
| ANTH 001L | LABORATORY IN BIOLOGICAL ANTHROPOLOGY | 1 |
| ANTH 002 | CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY | 3 |
| or ANTH 002H | HONORS CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY | |
| ANTH 003 | INTRODUCTION TO ARCHAEOLOGY | 3 |
| ANTH 004 | ANTHROPOLOGY OF RELIGION, WITCHCRAFT, AND MAGIC | 3 |
| ANTH 005 | INTRODUCTION TO LINGUISTIC ANTHROPOLOGY | 3 |
| ANTH 012 | AMERICAN INDIAN CULTURES | 3 |
| Ethnic Studies | ||
| ETH 014 | INTRODUCTION TO ETHNIC STUDIES | 3 |
| or SOC 014 | INTRODUCTION TO ETHNIC STUDIES | |
| ETH 014H | HONORS INTRODUCTION TO ETHNIC STUDIES | 3 |
| or SOC 014H | HONORS INTRODUCTION TO ETHNIC STUDIES | |
| ETH 051 | HISTORY OF INDIGENOUS NATIVE AMERICANS | 3 |
| or HIST 051 | HISTORY OF INDIGENOUS NATIVE AMERICANS | |
| ETH 061A | AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY TO 1865 | 3 |
| or HIST 061A | AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY TO 1865 | |
| ETH 061B | AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY FROM 1865 | 3 |
| or HIST 061B | AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY FROM 1865 | |
| ETH 062 | AFRICAN AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGY | 3 |
| or PSYC 062 | AFRICAN AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGY | |
| ETH 063 | AFRICAN AMERICAN SOCIOLOGY | 3 |
| or SOC 063 | AFRICAN AMERICAN SOCIOLOGY | |
| ETH 071 | ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN HISTORY | 3 |
| or HIST 071 | ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN HISTORY | |
| ETH 073 | ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN SOCIOLOGY | 3 |
| or SOC 073 | ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN SOCIOLOGY | |
| ETH 081 | MEXICAN AMERICAN HISTORY | 3 |
| or HIST 081 | MEXICAN AMERICAN HISTORY | |
| ETH 082 | CHICANO/A PSYCHOLOGY | 3 |
| or PSYC 082 | CHICANO/A PSYCHOLOGY | |
| ETH 083 | CHICANO SOCIOLOGY | 3 |
| or SOC 083 | CHICANO SOCIOLOGY | |
| ETH 086 | CHICANO/A AND LATINO/A AMERICAN CULTURE | 3 |
| or ANTH 086 | CHICANO/A AND LATINO/A AMERICAN CULTURE | |
| History | ||
| HIST 001A | HISTORY OF EUROPEAN CIVILIZATION TO 1715 | 3 |
| HIST 001B | HISTORY OF EUROPEAN CIVILIZATION FROM 1715 | 3 |
| HIST 002A | HISTORY OF WORLD CIVILIZATIONS TO 1500 | 3 |
| HIST 002B | HISTORY OF WORLD CIVILIZATIONS FROM 1500 | 3 |
| HIST 005A | HISTORY OF GREAT BRITAIN TO 1714 | 3 |
| HIST 005B | HISTORY OF GREAT BRITAIN FROM 1714 | 3 |
| HIST 007A | UNITED STATES HISTORY TO 1876 | 3 |
| or HIST 007AH | HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY TO 1876 | |
| HIST 007B | UNITED STATES HISTORY FROM 1876 | 3 |
| or HIST 007BH | HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY FROM 1876 | |
| HIST 008 | HISTORY OF CALIFORNIA | 3 |
| HIST 009A | LATIN AMERICA: PRE-COLUMBIAN TO 1825 | 3 |
| HIST 009B | LATIN AMERICA: 1825 TO THE PRESENT | 3 |
| HIST 016 | HISTORY OF THE MIDDLE EAST | 3 |
| HIST 018 | HISTORY OF SOUTH ASIA, SOUTHEAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC | 3 |
| HIST 019 | HISTORY OF CHINA, JAPAN AND KOREA | 3 |
| HIST 025B | WOMEN IN AMERICAN SOCIETY | 3 |
| HIST 027 | AFRICAN HISTORY | 3 |
| HIST 027A | TRADITIONAL AFRICA | 3 |
| HIST 027B | MODERN AFRICA | 3 |
| HIST 030 | HISTORY OF MEXICO | 3 |
| Linguistics | ||
| LING 010 | INTRODUCTION TO LINGUISTICS | 3 |
| or ENGL 010 | INTRODUCTION TO LINGUISTICS | |
| LING 012 | LANGUAGE AND CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION | 3 |
| or ENGL 012 | LANGUAGE AND CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION | |
| LING 013 | PHONETICS | 3 |
| LING 014 | LANGUAGE IN SOCIETY | 3 |
| Geopolitical Sciences | ||
| POLS 001 | INTRODUCTION TO AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS | 3 |
| POLS 002 | COMPARATIVE GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS | 3 |
| POLS 006 | THE U.S. AND WORLD POLITICS | 3 |
| POLS 007 | PRINCIPLES OF POLITICAL SCIENCE | 3 |
| POLS 022 | INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL THEORY | 3 |
| GEOG 002 | CULTURAL GEOGRAPHY | 3 |
| GEOG 003 | WORLD REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY | 3 |
| Psychology | ||
| PSYC 001 | INTRODUCTORY PSYCHOLOGY | 3 |
| or PSYC 001H | HONORS INTRODUCTORY PSYCHOLOGY | |
| PSYC 002 | INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY | 3 |
| PSYC 003 | ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY | 3 |
| PSYC 005 | RESEARCH METHODS IN PSYCHOLOGY | 4 |
| PSYC 021 | DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY: THE CHILD | 3 |
| or PSYC 021H | HONORS DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY: THE CHILD | |
| PSYC 022 | DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY: THE ADULT | 3 |
| PSYC 023 | SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY | 3 |
| PSYC 024 | LIFESPAN DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY | 3 |
| PSYC 025 | HUMAN SEXUALITY | 3 |
| CHDV 010 | PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF TEACHING YOUNG CHILDREN | 3 |
| CHDV 011 | INFANT AND TODDLER DEVELOPMENT | 3 |
| Sociology | ||
| SOC 001 | INTRODUCTORY SOCIOLOGY | 3 |
| or SOC 001H | HONORS INTRODUCTORY SOCIOLOGY | |
| SOC 002 | CONTEMPORARY SOCIAL PROBLEMS | 3 |
| SOC 015 | CRIME, DELINQUENCY AND SOCIETY | 3 |
| SOC 016 | URBAN SOCIOLOGY | 3 |
| SOC 024 | MARRIAGE AND THE FAMILY | 3 |
| SOC 030 | INTRODUCTION TO GENDER | 3 |
| SOC 035 | LGBTQ STUDIES | 3 |