General Studies AA - Social and Behavioral Sciences
To meet the General Studies degree requirements, a student must complete the following:
- AA/AS General Education Requirements (see Degree Requirements section of the catalog).
- Choose a minimum of 18 units. Minimum 3 units from Social and Behavioral Sciences and 3 units from Behavioral Sciences.
The remaining units can be taken from either category.
These courses prepare students for a better understanding of the interrelationships of people and institutions and the complex world of cultures in which we live, a world that involves the dynamic patterns of social, political, economic and human factors by examining them in a scientific manner within their proper historical context. Students focus on people as members of society; develop an awareness of the method of inquiry used by the social and behavioral sciences. It shall be designed to stimulate critical thinking about the ways people act and have acted in response to their societies and should promote appreciation of how societies and social subgroups operate.
The Program-level Student Learning Outcomes (PSLOs) below are outcomes that students will achieve after completing specific degree / certificate requirements in this program. Students will:
- Describe general principles of the political institutions and government of the United States.
- Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of social, political, and economic institutions, including a historical perspective.
- Evaluate the ways in which people interact both within and outside of their own culture as well as society as a whole.
- Apply knowledge of social and behavioral sciences theories and scientific methods in an assessment of real-world problems
Note: All courses must be completed with a letter grade of “C” or higher or “Pass.”
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences | ||
| Introduction to Administration of Justice | ||
| Criminal Law | ||
| Community and the Justice System | ||
| Changing American Family | ||
| Child Abuse and Family Violence in Our Society | ||
| Teaching in a Diverse Society | ||
| Communication Studies: Race and Ethnicity | ||
| College and Career Success | ||
| Economic Issues and Policies | ||
| Principles of Macroeconomics | ||
| Principles of Microeconomics | ||
| Economic History of the United States | ||
| Comparative Economic Systems | ||
| Environmental Economics | ||
| Economic Relations of the Asia Pacific | ||
| History of Race & Ethnicity in the United States | ||
| Introduction to Race & Ethnicity | ||
| U.S. History: Chicano/Chicana Perspectives I | ||
| U.S. History: Chicano/Chicana Perspective II | ||
| Introduction to Chicana/o Studies | ||
| U.S. History and Cultures: Native American Perspectives I | ||
| U.S. History and Cultures: Native American Perspectives II | ||
| San Diego County American Indian Tribes | ||
| American Indian Culture and Heritage | ||
| The History and Cultures of California Indians | ||
| Images of Black Women | ||
| Communication Studies: Race and Ethnicity | ||
| Introduction to Black Studies | ||
| Latinx Communities in the United States | ||
| U.S. History: Asian American and Pacific Island American Perspectives I | ||
| U.S. History: Asian American and Pacific Island American Perspectives II | ||
| U.S. History: Black Perspectives I | ||
| U.S. History: Black Perspectives II | ||
| Changing American Family | ||
| Introduction to Women's Studies | ||
| Early History of Women in World Civilization | ||
| Modern History of Women in World Civilization | ||
| Introduction to Global Studies | ||
| Global Issues | ||
| World Regional Geography | ||
| Human Geography: The Cultural Landscape | ||
| The Geography of California | ||
| Early World History | ||
| Modern World History | ||
| Twentieth Century World History | ||
| Early Western Civilization | ||
| Modern Western Civilization | ||
| History of Race & Ethnicity in the United States | ||
| Early American History | ||
| Modern American History | ||
| American Military History | ||
| Comparative History of the Early Americas | ||
| Comparative History of the Modern Americas | ||
| U.S. History: Chicano/Chicana Perspectives I | ||
| U.S. History: Chicano/Chicana Perspectives II | ||
| Women in Early American History | ||
| Women in Modern American History | ||
| History of California | ||
| History of Mexico | ||
| U.S. History and Cultures: Native American Perspectives I | ||
| U.S. History and Cultures: Native American Perspectives II | ||
| Survey of Medieval History | ||
| History of East Asia | ||
| Modern Middle East History | ||
| Early History of Women in World Civilization | ||
| Modern History of Women in World Civilization | ||
| U.S. History: Asian American and Pacific Island American Perspectives I | ||
| U.S. History: Asian American and Pacific Island American Perspectives II | ||
| U.S. History: Black Perspectives I | ||
| U.S. History: Black Perspectives II | ||
| Mass Media and Society | ||
| Social Media in the Digital Age | ||
| Introduction to Politics and Political Analysis | ||
| Introduction to U.S. Government and Politics | ||
| Introduction to Comparative Government and Politics | ||
| Introduction to International Relations | ||
| Model United Nations | ||
| Introduction to California Governments and Politics | ||
| Introduction to Latin American Government and Politics | ||
| Introduction to Middle East Government and Politics | ||
| American Foreign Policy | ||
| Introduction to Political Theory | ||
| Politics in Film | ||
| Introduction to Race & Ethnicity | ||
| Latinx Communities in the United States | ||
| Behavioral Sciences | ||
| Cultural Anthropology | ||
| Anthropology of Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion | ||
| Cultures of Latin America | ||
| Introduction to Archaeology | ||
| Changing American Family | ||
| Child Growth and Development | ||
| Child, Family and Community | ||
| Teaching in a Diverse Society | ||
| Intercultural Communication | ||
| Global Communication | ||
| Introduction to Cultural Competence | ||
| Cross-Cultural Psychology | ||
| Changing American Family | ||
| Human Development | ||
| Personal Health and Lifestyles | ||
| Introduction to Public Health | ||
| Introduction to Nutrition | ||
| Nutrition for Fitness and Sports | ||
| Cultural Aspects of Food and Nutrition | ||
| Introductory Psychology | ||
| Cross-Cultural Psychology | ||
| Psychology of Health | ||
| Human Sexuality | ||
| Social Psychology | ||
| Physiological Psychology | ||
| Developmental Psychology | ||
| Abnormal Psychology | ||
| Psychology of Interpersonal Skills | ||
| Cognitive Psychology | ||
| Learning | ||
| Introductory Sociology | ||
| Marriage, Family, and Alternate Lifestyles | ||
| Contemporary Social Problems | ||
| Social Psychology | ||
| Sex and Gender Across Cultures | ||