Degree Options
Liberal Arts - Social & Behavioral Sciences (A.A.)
(non transfer option)
Courses emphasize the perspective, concepts, theories and methodologies of the disciplines typically found in the vast variety of disciplines that comprise study in the social and behavioral sciences. 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.
The graduate of the AA program in liberal arts (non transfer) – social & behavioral sciences will:
- Understand human behavior in relation to human, social, political and economic institutions.
- Develop individual responsibility, personal integrity and respect for diverse people and culture.
- Understand the past in order to understand and analyze present and future issues, problems and projects.
- Understand ways people have acted in response to their societies.
Liberal Arts -Social & Behavioral Sciences (A.A.)
(transfer option)
Courses emphasize the perspective, concepts, theories and methodologies of the disciplines typically found in the vast variety of disciplines that comprise study in the social and behavioral sciences. 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.
The graduate of the AA program in liberal arts (transfer) – social & behavioral sciences will:
- Develop an appreciation of the beauty and values that have shaped and enriched our culture.
- Understand ways people have acted in response to their societies.
- Identify and evaluate how societies and social subgroups operate.
- Understand human behavior in relation to human, social, political and economic institutions.
- Develop individual responsibility, personal integrity and respect for diverse people and culture.
- Understand the past in order to understand and analyze present and future issues, problems and projects.
A total of 18 units with a minimum of one course in three different areas is required.
Anthropology
ANTH 102, 103
Economics
BUS 121, 141
ECON 101, 102, 121, 141
GBST 141
Geography
GEOG 102, 103
History
HIST 103, 107, 108, 118, 119, 120
HUM 103
Political Science
POLS 101, 103, 104
Psychology
PSY 101, 104, 112, 113, 115, 117, 118
Sociology
SOC 101, 102, 104, 110, 120
Speech
SPCH 103, 110
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