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General Studies AA - Social and Behavioral Sciences

To meet the General Studies degree requirements, a student must complete the following:

  1. AA/AS General Education Requirements (see Degree Requirements section of the catalog).
  2. 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:

  1. Describe general principles of the political institutions and government of the United States.
  2. Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of social, political, and economic institutions, including a historical perspective.
  3. Evaluate the ways in which people interact both within and outside of their own culture as well as society as a whole.
  4. 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.”

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