Liberal Arts and Sciences, Associate of Arts (AA): Social and Behavioral Sciences Emphasis
By completing the Liberal Arts and Sciences—Emphasis in Social and Behavioral Sciences Associate in Arts degree, students will be exposed to a wide range of coursework to achieve an understanding of human behavior and human interaction in the social and physical environment. Students will survey, analyze and interpret concepts, theories and methodologies to cultivate an understanding of human beings and the societies and cultures they create. Common majors within the Social and Behavioral Sciences Emphasis include, but are not limited to, Anthropology, Criminal Justice, Economics, Ethnic Studies, Geography (Cultural), Global Studies, History, International Relations, Political Science, Psychology, Social Science and Sociology.
Associate Degree Graduation Requirements
Complete all of the following:
- All Department Requirements listed below with a “C” or better or “P” in each course (at least 20% of the department requirements must be completed through SBCC).
- One of the following three General Education options:
- OPTION 1: A minimum of 18 units of SBCC General Education Requirements (Areas A-D) and Institutional Requirements (Area E) and Information Competency Requirement (Area F) OR
- OPTION 2: IGETC Pattern OR
- OPTION 3: CSU GE Breadth Pattern
- A total of 60 degree-applicable units (SBCC courses numbered 100 and higher).
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better in all units attempted at SBCC.
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better in all college units attempted.
- A minimum of 12 units through SBCC.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Department Requirements | ||
| Complete 18 units from the following: 1 | 18 | |
| Introduction To The Administration Of Justice | ||
| Ethics In The Criminal Justice System | ||
| Introduction to Corrections | ||
| Diversity, Law and Justice | ||
| Concepts Of Criminal Law | ||
| Introduction To Criminology | ||
| Constitutional Law | ||
| Terrorism And The Criminal Justice System | ||
| Crime and Human Behavior | ||
| The Study of Evil | ||
| Introduction To Archaeology | ||
or ANTH 102H | Introduction to Archaeology, Honors | |
| Introduction To Cultural Anthropology | ||
| Language and Culture | ||
| Comparative World Cultures | ||
| Culture and Society Through Cartoons | ||
| Witchcraft, Magic, Science And Religion | ||
| Comparative Asian-American History, 1849-1965 | ||
| Contemporary Asian-American History | ||
| The African-American In U.S. History To World War II | ||
| The African-American In U.S. History, From Civil Rights Movement To Present | ||
or BLST 102H | The African-American in U.S. History, from Civil Rights to Present, Honors | |
| African-American Culture | ||
| Introduction To Business | ||
| Mexican-American (Chicano) History In The U.S. | ||
| The Chicano And Latino In U.S. History, From The 1960's To The Present | ||
| Mexican-American (Chicano) Culture | ||
| The Chicana And Other Latina Women | ||
| Introduction to Communication | ||
| Leadership in a Global Society | ||
| Intercultural Communication | ||
| Mass Media and Society | ||
| Communication Research Methods | ||
| Communication Theory | ||
| Child, Family and Community | ||
| Child Growth and Development/Educators | ||
| Teaching in a Diverse Society | ||
| Microeconomics | ||
or ECON 101H | Microeconomics, Honors | |
| Macroeconomics | ||
or ECON 102H | Macroeconomics, Honors | |
| Environmental and Natural Resource Economics | ||
| American Environmental History | ||
| Economic Geography | ||
| The Immigrant Experience in the U.S. | ||
or ETHS 101H | The Immigrant Experience in the U.S., Honors | |
| The American Ethnic Cultural Experience | ||
| Racism In America | ||
| U.S.-Mexico And Other Borderlands | ||
| Contemporary Ethnic Communities | ||
| Race, Ethnicity and Social Movements in the United States | ||
| Women of Color In The U.S. | ||
| Arab-American/Middle Eastern Women In The U.S. | ||
| Human Geography | ||
| World Regional Geography | ||
| Geography Of California | ||
| Introduction to Global Studies | ||
| Global Problems | ||
| Global Environmental Politics | ||
| History of the U.S. to 1877 | ||
| History of the U.S. Since 1865 | ||
or HIST 102H | History Of The U.S. Since 1865, Honors | |
| History of Western Civilization | ||
| History of Western Civilization | ||
or HIST 113H | History Of Western Civilization: 1600 To Present, Honors | |
| World Civilization, Beginnings to 1550 | ||
| World Civilization, 1550 to Present | ||
| History of American Women | ||
or HIST 110H | History Of American Women (Honors) | |
| The American West as Frontier and Region | ||
| The Vietnam Wars | ||
| Modern Europe | ||
| History Of Great Britain | ||
| History Of Great Britain | ||
| History Of Russia | ||
| History of Latin America | ||
| History Of Latin America: 1800'S To Modern Period | ||
| History of Mexico | ||
| History of Religions of The Middle East | ||
| History of the Modern Middle East | ||
| Contemporary News Media and Society | ||
| American Indian: Past and Present | ||
| The Native American In 20th Century Society | ||
| Native American Cultural Heritage | ||
| California Indians | ||
| California Tribes: The Chumash | ||
| American Government And Politics | ||
| American Government: Policy Issues/Process | ||
| Politics, Society And The Mass Media | ||
| International Politics | ||
or POLS 121H | International Politics, Honors | |
| International Organizations: Global and Regional Governance | ||
| Comparative Politics | ||
| Political Thinking | ||
| Political Violence, Honors | ||
| Middle East Government And Politics | ||
| Law And Society | ||
| General Psychology | ||
or PSY 100H | General Psychology, Honors | |
| Positive Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Cognitive Psychology | ||
| Introduction To Psychology | ||
| Psychology Of Human Sexuality | ||
| Child Development | ||
| Human Development | ||
| Abnormal Psychology | ||
| Social Psychology: Psychological Perspective | ||
| Research Methods and Experimental Design in Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Psychopharmacology | ||
| Introduction To Sociology | ||
or SOC 101H | Introduction to Sociology, Honors | |
| Marriage, Family and Intimacy | ||
| Social Psychology | ||
| Sociology of Deviance | ||
| Social Problems | ||
| Culture and Society Through Cartoons | ||
| Sociology Of Sex and Gender | ||
| Introduction To Social Research | ||
| Media, Culture and Society | ||
| Introduction to Women's Studies | ||
| Contemporary Cultures Of Spain | ||
| Introduction to the Social Sciences | ||
| Total Units | 18.00 | |
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Students are strongly advised to meet with a counselor to ensure appropriate course selection for their educational goal.
- Evaluate human behavior and human interaction in the social and physical environment.
- Survey, analyze and interpret concepts, theories and methodologies to cultivate an understanding of human beings and the societies and cultures they create.
- Identify and evaluate how societies and social subgroups operate.