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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

  1. California State University (CSU) General Education Breadth
    1. Complete CSU General Education Breadth (see Degree Requirements and Transfer Information section).
    2. 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.
    3. 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.
    4. Complete a minimum of 18 units in an Area of Emphasis (listed below).
    5. Complete a minimum of 60 degree applicable CSU transferable semester units.
    6. Earn a cumulative GPA of 2.0 in all college course work completed.
    7. Meet Cuyamaca College residence requirements for graduation (see Admission Information).

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  2. Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) for CSU or UC
    1. Complete IGETC Certification (see Degree Requirements and Transfer Information section.
    2. Earn a grade of “C” or better in all IGETC courses.
    3. 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.
    4. Complete a minimum of 18 units in an Area of Emphasis (listed below).
    5. Complete a minimum of 60 degree applicable UC transferable semester units for UC University Studies.
    6. Earn a cumulative GPA of 2.0 in all college course work completed.
    7. 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

ANTH-120Cultural Anthropology3
ANTH-140Introduction to Archaeology3
ANTH-150Introduction to Cultural Resource Management3
ANTH-160Introduction to Archaeological Field Work3
BIO-134Ethnobotany3
COUN-120College and Career Success3
COUN-140Self Awareness and Interpersonal Relationships3
ECON-110Economic Issues and Policies3
ECON-120Principles of Macroeconomics3
ECON-121Principles of Microeconomics3
ETHN-107History of Race & Ethnicity in the United States3
ETHN-114Introduction to Race & Ethnicity3
ETHN-120Introduction to Ethnic Studies 13
ETHN-128Introduction to Chicana/o Studies 13
ETHN-130U.S. History and Cultures: Native American Perspectives I3
ETHN-131U.S. History and Cultures: Native American Perspectives II3
ETHN-145Introduction to Black Studies 13
GEND-116Introduction to Women's Studies 13
GEND-117Introduction to LGBTQ Studies 13
GEOG-106World Regional Geography3
GEOG-130Human Geography: the Cultural Landscape3
HIST-100Early World History3
HIST-101Modern World History3
HIST-105Early Western Civilization3
HIST-106Modern Western Civilization3
HIST-107History of Race & Ethnicity in the United States3
HIST-108Early American History3
HIST-109Modern American History3
HIST-118U.S. History: Chicano/Chicana Perspectives I3
HIST-119U.S. History: Chicano/Chicana Perspectives II3
HIST-122Women in Early American History3
HIST-123Women in Modern American History3
HIST-124History of California3
HIST-128Kumeyaay History I: Precontact - 18453
HIST-129Kumeyaay History II: 1846 - Present3
HIST-130U.S. History and Cultures: Native American Perspectives I3
HIST-131U.S. History and Cultures: Native American Perspectives II3
HIST-148The Modern Middle East3
HIST-180U.S. History: Black Perspectives I3
HIST-181U.S. History: Black Perspectives II3
HIST-275Historical Period3
HIST-276Geographical Area3
HIST-277Historical Theme3
KUMY-128Kumeyaay History I: Precontact - 18453
KUMY-129Kumeyaay Hist II: 1846 - Present3
KUMY-150Introduction to Cultural Resource Management3
KUMY-160Introduction to Archaeological Field Work 13
KUMY-166Introduction to Native American Politics and Policy3
KUMY-170Kumeyaay Conflict Resolution3
POSC-120Introduction to Politics and Political Analysis3
POSC-121Introduction to U.S. Government and Politics3
POSC-124Introduction to Comparative Government and Politics3
POSC-130Introduction to International Relations3
POSC-140Introduction to California Governments and Politics3
POSC-145Introduction to Latin American Government and Politics3
POSC-147Introduction to Middle East Government and Politics3
POSC-148American Foreign Policy3
POSC-150Introduction to Political Theory3
POSC-165Introduction to the Politics of Race and Gender3
POSC-166Introduction to Native American Politics and Policy3
POSC-170Introduction to Political Science Research Methods3
SOC-114Introduction to Race & Ethnicity3
SOC-120Introductory Sociology3
SOC-125Marriage, Family and Alternative Lifestyles3
SOC-130Contemporary Social Problems3
SOC-138Social Psychology3
SOC-140Sex and Gender Across Cultures3
SOC-150Latinx Communities in the United States3
SPAN-145Hispanic Civilizations3
SW-170Kumeyaay Conflict Resolution3
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Course not UC-transferable.

Behavioral Science

CD-115Changing American Family3
CD-125Child Growth and Development3
CD-131Child, Family and Community3
CD-145Child Abuse and Family Violence in Our Society3
COMM-110Introduction to Mass Communication3
COMM-124Intercultural Communication3
ES-121Introduction to Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology 13
HED-120Personal Health and Lifestyles3
HED-201Introduction to Public Health3
HED-203Substance Abuse and Public Health3
HED-204Health and Social Justice3
HED-251Healthy Lifestyles: Theory and Application 13
PSY-120Introductory Psychology3
PSY-125Cross-Cultural Psychology3
PSY-132Psychology of Health3
PSY-134Human Sexuality3
PSY-138Social Psychology3
PSY-140Physiological Psychology3
PSY-150Developmental Psychology3
PSY-170Abnormal Psychology3
PSY-201Academic and Career Opportunities in Psychology 11
PSY-211Cognitive Psychology3
PSY-220Learning3
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Course not UC-transferable.