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:
- Complete the requirements for an associate degree (see requirements 1 through 6).
- Complete a minimum of eighteen (18) units with a “C” or better in each course in the following multidisciplinary program.
- 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 102 | Cultural Anthropology | 3.00 |
| | OR | |
| ANTHRO 102H | Cultural Anthropology-Honors | 3.00 |
| GEOG 102 | Cultural Geography | 3.00 |
| | OR | |
| GEOG 102H | Cultural Geography-Honors | 3.00 |
| GEOG 120 | World Regional Geography | 3.00 |
| HIST 100 | History of the United States to 1877 | 3.00 |
| | OR | |
| HIST 100H | History of the United States to 1877- Honors | 3.00 |
| HIST 101 | History of the United States 1865 to Present | 3.00 |
| | OR | |
| HIST 101H | History of the United States 1865 to Present- Honors | 3.00 |
| HIST 170 | World Civilizations (3500 BCE-1500 CE) | 3.00 |
| | OR | |
| HIST 170H | World Civilizations (3500 BCE-1500 CE) - Honors | 3.00 |
| HIST 171 | World Civilizations (1500 CE to the Present) | 3.00 |
| | OR | |
| HIST 171H | World Civilizations (1500 CE to the Present) - Honors | 3.00 |
Political and Social Institutions
Philosophy and Religion
| PHIL 101 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3.00 |
| | OR | |
| PHIL 101H | Introduction to Philosophy-Honors | 3.00 |
| PHIL 105 | Introduction to Ethics: Moral Values in Today's Society | 3.00 |
| | OR | |
| PHIL 105H | Introduction to Ethics: Moral Values in Today's Society-Honors | 3.00 |
| RELIG 110 | Tribal and Ethnic Religions | 3.00 |
| | OR | |
| ANTHRO 110 | Tribal and Ethnic Religions | 3.00 |
| RELIG 135 | Religion in America | 3.00 |
| | OR | |
| HIST 135 | Religion in America | 3.00 |
| RELIG 100 | Introduction to Religious Studies | 3.00 |
| | OR | |
| RELIG 100H | Introduction to Religious Studies-Honors | 3.00 |
| RELIG 101 | Introduction to World Religions | 3.00 |
| | OR | |
| RELIG 101H | Introduction to World Religions-Honors | 3.00 |
| RELIG 113 | Introduction to Eastern Religions | 3.00 |
| RELIG 176 | Jesus and His Interpreters | 3.00 |
Behavioral Science
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.