The Social Science curriculum is a mixture of survey courses and interdisciplinary studies. The courses vary in their subject matter. Students who major in Social Science generally do so in order to prepare themselves for graduate training in a variety of fields.
TRANSFER MAJOR REQUIREMENTS in Social Science are available in the Counseling Center. Students should consult a counselor and the appropriate college catalog for other transfer requirements. Catalogs of California and outof- state colleges are located in the Library and the Counseling Center.
Positions for which four-year graduates in Social Science are qualified include: civil service entry level management, entry into teacher training, entry into law school, entry into professional social work training, and entry-level work in social service agencies.
SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
A.A. or A.S. DEGREE
(Formerly Social Science)
The Social and Behavioral Sciences degree provides students with a broad perspective on human behavior. Successful completion of the curriculum in Social and Behavioral Sciences offers students a breadth of knowledge that could be focused into single discipline degrees as well as applied to an interdisciplinary degree. By drawing from a select group of disciplines, students will study about themselves and others as members of a larger society. Topics and discussions strengthen students’ ability to gather and apply information, evaluate how societies and social subgroups operate, gain knowledge to apply to life, and think critically. The courses emphasize a span of social and behavioral disciplines. Students should choose the emphasis appropriate to their transfer institution or areas of interest. In all cases students should consult with a counselor for specific transfer requirements. Students must fulfill program requirements and all Associate Degree Requirements for the A.A./A.S. degree.
DIVISION OFFICE: W 107
FACULTY: S. McDonald
LIAISON COUNSELORS: N. Martinis, S. Muraki