University Studies: Social and Behavioral Sciences
The Associate Degree in University Studies with an Area of Emphasis is intended to accommodate the differing requirements of a wide variety of transfer institutions and major options. Because admission and major preparation requirements vary at each four-year transfer institution, courses used to complete this degree should be selected with the assistance of a counselor. The completion of the University Studies Degree does not guarantee acceptance into either a baccalaureate major or a four-year institution.
Requirements
- California State University (CSU) General Education Breadth
- Complete CSU General Education Breadth (see Degree Requirements and Transfer Information section).
- Earn a grade of “C” or better in 30 of the required 39 semester units of general education to include all courses in Area A and the Mathematical/Quantitative Reasoning courses in Area B.
- Credit earned through external examinations, i.e., AP, will be applied towards general education in accordance with Cuyamaca College policies. Please note: This may be different than how the external exam is used on a CSU certification.
- Complete a minimum of 18 units in an Area of Emphasis (listed below).
- Complete a minimum of 60 degree applicable CSU transferable semester units.
- Earn a cumulative GPA of 2.0 in all college course work completed.
- Meet Cuyamaca College residence requirements for graduation (see Admission Information).
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- Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) for CSU or UC
- Complete IGETC Certification (see Degree Requirements and Transfer Information section.
- Earn a grade of “C” or better in all IGETC courses.
- Credit earned through external examinations, i.e., AP, will be applied in accordance with Cuyamaca College policies. Please note: This may be different than how the external exam is used on an IGETC certification.
- Complete a minimum of 18 units in an Area of Emphasis (listed below).
- Complete a minimum of 60 degree applicable UC transferable semester units for UC University Studies.
- Earn a cumulative GPA of 2.0 in all college course work completed.
- Meet Cuyamaca College residence requirements for graduation (see Admission Information).
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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.
While 18 units are required in a specific area to meet the requirements of the degree, it is strongly recommended that as many lower division preparation for the major courses as possible be completed at the community college prior to transfer. Some baccalaureate majors and four-year institutions require a higher GPA than is necessary for the associate degree. Courses that are not UC-transferable will not be used in the UC University Studies Area of Emphasis Degrees. Completion of the University Studies degree does not guarantee admission to a four-year institution.
Courses for the Associate in Arts in University Studies with an Emphasis in Social and Behavioral Sciences focus on the study and understanding of human behavior. Students will evaluate and interpret human societies; the institutions, organizations, and the groups that form them; the ways in which individuals and groups relate to one another; and various approaches and methodologies of the disciplines. Students completing this area may be interested in the following baccalaureate majors: anthropology, child development, education, history, nutrition, political science, psychology, social work, and sociology.
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 |
| BIO-134 | Ethnobotany | 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 1 | 3 |
| ETHN-128 | Introduction to Chicana/o Studies 1 | 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 1 | 3 |
| GEND-116 | Introduction to Women's Studies 1 | 3 |
| GEND-117 | Introduction to LGBTQ Studies 1 | 3 |
| GEOG-106 | World Regional Geography | 3 |
| 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 1 | 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 |
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Course not UC-transferable.
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 |
| CD-145 | Child Abuse and Family Violence in Our Society | 3 |
| COMM-110 | Introduction to Mass Communication | 3 |
| COMM-124 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| ES-121 | Introduction to Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology 1 | 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 1 | 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 | 1 |
| PSY-211 | Cognitive Psychology | 3 |
| PSY-220 | Learning | 3 |
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Course not UC-transferable.