Associate of Arts Social Science Degree

The Associate of Arts degree Social Science emphasizes the study of social and behavioral sciences. Students will recognize, describe and analyze individual behaviors and social institutions that influence our world. This degree is multidisciplinary preparing students to transfer in majors such as psychology, sociology, political science, history, anthropology and religious studies.

To complete the requirements for the Associate of Arts for this degree, a student must:

  1. Complete the requirements for an associate degree (see requirements 1 through 6).
  2. Complete a minimum of eighteen (18) units with a “C” or better in each course in the following multidisciplinary program.
  3. Complete elective units to meet the minimum 60 units required for the associate degree.

Major/Program Requirements

A minimum of (3) three units must be taken from each of the following groups:

Required Courses:

History and Culture

ANTHRO 102Cultural Anthropology

3.00

OR

ANTHRO 102HCultural Anthropology-Honors

3.00

GEOG 102Cultural Geography

3.00

OR

GEOG 102HCultural Geography-Honors

3.00

GEOG 120World Regional Geography

3.00

HIST 100History of the United States to 1877

3.00

OR

HIST 100HHistory of the United States to 1877- Honors

3.00

HIST 101History of the United States 1865 to Present

3.00

OR

HIST 101HHistory of the United States 1865 to Present- Honors

3.00

HIST 170World Civilizations (3500 BCE-1500 CE)

3.00

OR

HIST 170HWorld Civilizations (3500 BCE-1500 CE) - Honors

3.00

HIST 171World Civilizations (1500 CE to the Present)

3.00

OR

HIST 171HWorld Civilizations (1500 CE to the Present) - Honors

3.00

Political and Social Institutions
ECON 100Introduction to Economics

3.00

ECON 200Principles of Macroeconomics

3.00

OR

ECON 200HPrinciples of Macroeconomics-Honors

3.00

ECON 201Principles of Microeconomics

3.00

OR

ECON 201HPrinciples of Microeconomics-Honors

3.00

POLIT 100American Politics

3.00

OR

POLIT 100HAmerican Politics-Honors

3.00

POLIT 102California Politics and Culture

3.00

POLIT 104Introduction to Comparative Politics

3.00

POLIT 106Introduction to World Politics

3.00

POLIT 110Introduction to Political Theory

3.00

Philosophy and Religion
PHIL 101Introduction to Philosophy

3.00

OR

PHIL 101HIntroduction to Philosophy-Honors

3.00

PHIL 105Introduction to Ethics: Moral Values in Today's Society

3.00

OR

PHIL 105HIntroduction to Ethics: Moral Values in Today's Society-Honors

3.00

RELIG 110Tribal and Ethnic Religions

3.00

OR

ANTHRO 110Tribal and Ethnic Religions

3.00

RELIG 135Religion in America

3.00

OR

HIST 135Religion in America

3.00

RELIG 100Introduction to Religious Studies

3.00

OR

RELIG 100HIntroduction to Religious Studies-Honors

3.00

RELIG 101Introduction to World Religions

3.00

OR

RELIG 101HIntroduction to World Religions-Honors

3.00

RELIG 113Introduction to Eastern Religions

3.00

RELIG 176Jesus and His Interpreters

3.00

Behavioral Science
CD 105Child Growth and Development

3.00

CD 126Child, Family and Community

3.00

PSYCH 100General Psychology

3.00

OR

PSYCH 100HGeneral Psychology- Honors

3.00

PSYCH 102Personal and Social Adjustment

3.00

PSYCH 103Theories of Personality

3.00

PSYCH 110Abnormal Psychology

3.00

PSYCH 111Developmental Psychology: Lifespan

3.00

PSYCH 118Human Sexual Behavior

3.00

SOC 100Introduction to Sociology

3.00

OR

SOC 100HIntroduction to Sociology-Honors

3.00

SOC 105Social Problems

3.00

SOC 130Marriage, Family and Intimate Relationships

3.00

SOC 141Minority Relations

3.00

SOC 150Gerontology

3.00

Students planning to transfer to a four-year university are cautioned that this degree may not meet all of the lower division requirements for transfer into a particular major; however, through careful educational planning with a counselor, this degree would offer a solid foundation in the transfer process. Students should consult with a counselor for specific information regarding their intended major at the university of their choice.