State Control Number: 18596
Program Code: LASBS.VVCGE.AA
Approved for Federal Financial Aid: Yes
These courses emphasize the perspectives, concepts, theories and methodologies of the social and behavioral sciences. Students will learn about themselves and others as members of a larger society. Topics and discussion to stimulate critical thinking about ways people have acted in response to their societies will allow students to evaluate how societies and social subgroups operate.
To earn this degree, complete the major coursework with “C” grades or better and all of the following graduation requirements:
- 60 minimum degree-applicable units (including a maximum 4 units of activity) and 12 degree-applicable units through VVC;
- the VVC General Education pattern;
- Information Competency; Global Citizenship; Kinesiology; and
- 2.0 minimum overall degree-applicable GPA.
Courses may be double-counted in the major and in a general education category. Courses counted in one AA/AS major may not be used in another AA/AS major.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| Complete at least 18 units from the following, with at least two courses in any one subject. | 18.0 | |
| Agriculture and Natural Resources | ||
| Sustainable Agriculture, Environment and Society 1 | ||
| Agriculture Economics 2 | ||
| Anthropology | ||
| Introduction to Physical Anthropology | ||
| Introduction to Cultural Anthropology 1 | ||
| Introduction to Archaeology | ||
| Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology 1 | ||
| North American Prehistory | ||
| Child Development | ||
| Child Growth & Development | ||
| Child, Family, and Community | ||
| Criminal Justice | ||
| Introduction to Criminal Justice | ||
| Communication Studies | ||
| Intercultural Communication 1 | ||
| Economics | ||
| Principles of Economics: Macro 1 | ||
| Principles of Economics: Micro 1 | ||
| English | ||
| Native American Literature | ||
| Ethnic Studies | ||
| Introduction to Chicana/o Studies | ||
| Introduction to African American Studies | ||
| Asians in America | ||
| Ethnic and Racial Minorites | ||
| Contemporary Ethnic Woman | ||
| Geography | ||
| Introduction to Physical Geography | ||
| Introduction to Cultural Geography 1 | ||
| Geography of California | ||
| World Regional Geography 1 | ||
| Global Studies | ||
| Global Problems/Issues | ||
| Guidance | ||
| First Year Experience | ||
| Personal & Career Success | ||
| Learning Strategies and Study Skills 2 | ||
| History | ||
| Western Civilization From 1500 | ||
| World History to 1500 1 | ||
| World History Since 1500 1 | ||
| History of California | ||
| History of U.S to 1876 | ||
| Honors Us History to 1876 | ||
| History of U.S From 1876 | ||
| Honors History of the United States From 1876 | ||
| Latin American History to 1822 1 | ||
| Latin American History From 1822 1 | ||
| African American History | ||
| Women in U.S. History 1 | ||
| Native American History | ||
| Kinesiology | ||
| Psychology of Physical Performance 2 | ||
| Philosophy | ||
| Introduction to Political Theory and Thought 1, 3 | ||
| Political Science | ||
| Introduction to Political Science | ||
| Introduction to American Government And Politics | ||
| State and Local Government 2 | ||
| Introduction to International Relations 1, 2 | ||
| Introduction to Comparative Government And Politics 1 | ||
| Politics of Middle East and North Africa 1 | ||
| Introduction to Political Theory and Thought 1, 3 | ||
| Introduction to Environmental Policy and Natural Resource Management 1 | ||
| Psychology | ||
| Introductory Psychology | ||
| Developmental Psychology | ||
| Intorduction to Human Sexuality | ||
| Social Psychology | ||
| Abnormal Psychology | ||
| Religious Studies | ||
| Religion and Society 1 | ||
| Religion in America | ||
| Sociology | ||
| Introduction to Sociology 1 | ||
| Social Problems | ||
| Introduction to Marriage and Family 2 | ||
| Introduction to Race and Ethnicity 1 | ||
| Introduction to Gender | ||
| Sociology of Sport | ||
| Total Units | 18 | |
- 1
Course fulfills the VVC Global Citizenship competency.
- 2
Course does not transfer to UC
- 3
Cross-listed courses are the same course listed under different departments ENGL 116 Authors of the Theatre = TA 116 Authors of the Theatre; PHIL 114 Introduction to Political Theory and Thought = POLS 114 Introduction to Political Theory and Thought; PHIL 117 Philosophy of Religion = RLST 117 Philosophy of Religion