General Studies: Social and Behavioral Sciences
The Associate Degree in General Studies with an Area of Emphasis provides an opportunity for students to design a program of study meaningful and appropriate to their own needs and academic interests. The degree includes general education and a focused area of study. Students may choose to earn this degree for preparation for employment or for personal development.
Requirements
To meet the General Studies degree requirements, a student must complete the following:
- AS or AA General Education Requirements (see Degree Requirements and Transfer Information section)
and - Choose a minimum of 18 units
Students must complete a minimum of three units in Social Science and three units in Behavioral Science. The remaining twelve units may be taken from either category.
The Associate in Arts in General Studies with an Emphasis in Social and Behavioral Sciences will be awarded to students upon completion of general education degree requirements and 18 units in this area. These courses emphasize the study and understanding of human behavior. Students will evaluate and interpret human societies; the institutions, organizations and groups that form them; the ways in which individuals and groups relate to one another; and various approaches and methodologies of the disciplines.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Describe general principles of the political institutions and government of the United States.
- Analyze the role of social, political, and economic institutions within a historical perspective.
- Evaluate the ways people act and interact in cultures, societies and social subgroups.
- Assess how social issues are influenced by geographical and historical processes.
- Apply knowledge of social and behavioral sciences theories and scientific methods in an assessment of real-world problems.
Social Science
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ANTH-120 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH-140 | Introduction to Archaeology | 3 |
| ANTH-150 | Introduction to Cultural Resource Management | 3 |
| ANTH-160 | Introduction to Archaeological Field Work | 3 |
| ARBC-145 | Arabic Civilizations | 3 |
| BIO-134 | Ethnobotany | 3 |
| CD-145 | Child Abuse and Family Violence in Our Society | 3 |
| COUN-120 | College and Career Success | 3 |
| COUN-140 | Self Awareness and Interpersonal Relationships | 3 |
| ECON-110 | Economic Issues and Policies | 3 |
| ECON-120 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ECON-121 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ETHN-107 | History of Race & Ethnicity in the United States | 3 |
| ETHN-114 | Introduction to Race & Ethnicity | 3 |
| ETHN-120 | Introduction to Ethnic Studies | 3 |
| ETHN-128 | Introduction to Chicana/o Studies | 3 |
| ETHN-130 | U.S. History and Cultures: Native American Perspectives I | 3 |
| ETHN-131 | U.S. History and Cultures: Native American Perspectives II | 3 |
| ETHN-145 | Introduction to Black Studies | 3 |
| GEND-116 | Introduction to Women's Studies | 3 |
| GEND-117 | Introduction to LGBTQ Studies | 3 |
| GEOG-106 | World Regional Geography | 3 |
| GEOG-122 | Regional Field Studies in Physical Geography and Geology of Desert Environments | 1 |
| GEOG-130 | Human Geography: the Cultural Landscape | 3 |
| HIST-100 | Early World History | 3 |
| HIST-101 | Modern World History | 3 |
| HIST-105 | Early Western Civilization | 3 |
| HIST-106 | Modern Western Civilization | 3 |
| HIST-107 | History of Race & Ethnicity in the United States | 3 |
| HIST-108 | Early American History | 3 |
| HIST-109 | Modern American History | 3 |
| HIST-118 | U.S. History: Chicano/Chicana Perspectives I | 3 |
| HIST-119 | U.S. History: Chicano/Chicana Perspectives II | 3 |
| HIST-122 | Women in Early American History | 3 |
| HIST-123 | Women in Modern American History | 3 |
| HIST-124 | History of California | 3 |
| HIST-128 | Kumeyaay History I: Precontact - 1845 | 3 |
| HIST-129 | Kumeyaay History II: 1846 - Present | 3 |
| HIST-130 | U.S. History and Cultures: Native American Perspectives I | 3 |
| HIST-131 | U.S. History and Cultures: Native American Perspectives II | 3 |
| HIST-148 | The Modern Middle East | 3 |
| HIST-180 | U.S. History: Black Perspectives I | 3 |
| HIST-181 | U.S. History: Black Perspectives II | 3 |
| HIST-275 | Historical Period | 3 |
| HIST-276 | Geographical Area | 3 |
| HIST-277 | Historical Theme | 3 |
| KUMY-128 | Kumeyaay History I: Precontact - 1845 | 3 |
| KUMY-129 | Kumeyaay Hist II: 1846 - Present | 3 |
| KUMY-150 | Introduction to Cultural Resource Management | 3 |
| KUMY-160 | Introduction to Archaeological Field Work | 3 |
| KUMY-166 | Introduction to Native American Politics and Policy | 3 |
| KUMY-170 | Kumeyaay Conflict Resolution | 3 |
| POSC-120 | Introduction to Politics and Political Analysis | 3 |
| POSC-121 | Introduction to U.S. Government and Politics | 3 |
| POSC-124 | Introduction to Comparative Government and Politics | 3 |
| POSC-130 | Introduction to International Relations | 3 |
| POSC-140 | Introduction to California Governments and Politics | 3 |
| POSC-145 | Introduction to Latin American Government and Politics | 3 |
| POSC-147 | Introduction to Middle East Government and Politics | 3 |
| POSC-148 | American Foreign Policy | 3 |
| POSC-150 | Introduction to Political Theory | 3 |
| POSC-165 | Introduction to the Politics of Race and Gender | 3 |
| POSC-166 | Introduction to Native American Politics and Policy | 3 |
| POSC-170 | Introduction to Political Science Research Methods | 3 |
| SOC-114 | Introduction to Race & Ethnicity | 3 |
| SOC-120 | Introductory Sociology | 3 |
| SOC-125 | Marriage, Family and Alternative Lifestyles | 3 |
| SOC-130 | Contemporary Social Problems | 3 |
| SOC-138 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| SOC-140 | Sex and Gender Across Cultures | 3 |
| SOC-150 | Latinx Communities in the United States | 3 |
| SPAN-145 | Hispanic Civilizations | 3 |
| SW-170 | Kumeyaay Conflict Resolution | 3 |
Behavioral Science
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CD-115 | Changing American Family | 3 |
| CD-125 | Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| CD-131 | Child, Family and Community | 3 |
| COMM-110 | Introduction to Mass Communication | 3 |
| COMM-124 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| ES-121 | Introduction to Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology | 3 |
| HED-120 | Personal Health and Lifestyles | 3 |
| HED-201 | Introduction to Public Health | 3 |
| HED-203 | Substance Abuse and Public Health | 3 |
| HED-204 | Health and Social Justice | 3 |
| HED-251 | Healthy Lifestyles: Theory and Application | 3 |
| NUTR-158 | Nutrition for Fitness and Sports | 3 |
| PSY-120 | Introductory Psychology | 3 |
| PSY-125 | Cross-Cultural Psychology | 3 |
| PSY-132 | Psychology of Health | 3 |
| PSY-134 | Human Sexuality | 3 |
| PSY-138 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| PSY-140 | Physiological Psychology | 3 |
| PSY-150 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| PSY-170 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| PSY-201 | Academic and Career Opportunities in Psychology | 1 |
| PSY-211 | Cognitive Psychology | 3 |
| PSY-220 | Learning | 3 |