ASSOCIATE IN LIBERAL ARTS - Behavioral and Social Sciences

Liberal Arts: Behavioral and Social Science - Minimum 18 units

The Behavioral and Social Science AA degree includes an introductory core curriculum including classes in Administration of Justice, Anthropology, History, Political Science, Psychology, or Sociology with elective courses in these disciplines, as well as Economics, Journalism, and Native American Studies. Students will address the methods, theories, and ethical dilemmas faced by behavioral and social science professionals through classroom-based presentations and discussions, with opportunities to apply these concepts in out-of-class assignments and activities. The degree is designed to demonstrate the connections between the behavioral and social sciences, as well as the way in which each discipline provides a unique perspective on humanity. It includes an introduction to three fields, with at least three elective courses within the student’s chosen interest area(s). The emphases include courses commonly required at four-year institutions for majors in each of the fields so that transfer students will be prepared for upper-division courses they might take in the future. Students not planning to continue their education will benefit from the increased personal and cultural awareness attained through these studies.