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Liberal Arts and Sciences, Associate of Arts (AA): Social and Behavioral Sciences Emphasis
Santa Barbara , United States
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Degree
Diploma
Major
Anthropology | Psychology | Sociology
Area of study
Social Sciences
Course Language
English
About Program
Program Overview
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Associate of Arts (AA): Social and Behavioral Sciences Emphasis
Overview
By completing the Liberal Arts and Sciences—Emphasis in Social and Behavioral Sciences Associate in Arts degree, students will be exposed to a wide range of coursework to achieve an understanding of human behavior and human interaction in the social and physical environment. Students will survey, analyze and interpret concepts, theories and methodologies to cultivate an understanding of human beings and the societies and cultures they create. Common majors within the Social and Behavioral Sciences Emphasis include, but are not limited to, Anthropology, Criminal Justice, Economics, Ethnic Studies, Geography (Cultural), Global Studies, History, International Relations, Political Science, Psychology, Social Science and Sociology.
Associate Degree Graduation Requirements
- Complete all of the following:
- All Department Requirements listed below with a “C” or better or “P” in each course (at least 20% of the department requirements must be completed through SBCC).
- One of the following three General Education options:
- OPTION 1: A minimum of 18 units of SBCC General Education Requirements (Areas A-D) and Institutional Requirements (Area E) and Information Competency Requirement (Area F) OR
- OPTION 2: IGETC Pattern OR
- OPTION 3: CSU GE Breadth Pattern
- A total of 60 degree-applicable units (SBCC courses numbered 100 and higher).
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better in all units attempted at SBCC.
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better in all college units attempted.
- A minimum of 12 units through SBCC.
Department Requirements
Complete 18 units from the following:
| Course List Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| AJ 101 | Introduction To The Administration Of Justice | |
| AJ 102 | Ethics In The Criminal Justice System | |
| AJ 104 | Introduction to Corrections | |
| AJ 105 | Diversity, Law and Justice | |
| AJ 107 | Concepts Of Criminal Law | |
| AJ 125 | Introduction To Criminology | |
| AJ 245 | Constitutional Law | |
| AJ 255 | Terrorism And The Criminal Justice System | |
| AJ 265 | Crime and Human Behavior | |
| AJ 271 | The Study of Evil | |
| ANTH 102 | Introduction To Archaeology | |
| or ANTH 102H | Introduction to Archaeology, Honors | |
| ANTH 103 | Introduction To Cultural Anthropology | |
| ANTH 104 | Language and Culture | |
| ANTH 109 | Comparative World Cultures | |
| ANTH 110 | Culture and Society Through Cartoons | |
| ANTH 113 | Witchcraft, Magic, Science And Religion | |
| ASAM 101 | Comparative Asian-American History, | |
| ASAM 102 | Contemporary Asian-American History | |
| BLST 101 | The African-American In U.S. History To World War II | |
| BLST 102 | The African-American In U.S. History, From Civil Rights Movement To Present | |
| or BLST 102H | The African-American in U.S. History, from Civil Rights to Present, Honors | |
| BLST 103 | African-American Culture | |
| BUS 101 | Introduction To Business | |
| CHST 101 | Mexican-American (Chicano) History In The U.S. | |
| CHST 102 | The Chicano And Latino In U.S. History, From The 1960's To The Present | |
| CHST 103 | Mexican-American (Chicano) Culture | |
| CHST 121 | The Chicana And Other Latina Women | |
| COMM 101 | Introduction to Communication | |
| COMM 142 | Leadership in a Global Society | |
| COMM 151 | Intercultural Communication | |
| COMM 171 | Mass Media and Society | |
| COMM 288 | Communication Research Methods | |
| COMM 289 | Communication Theory | |
| ECE 102 | Child, Family and Community | |
| ECE 120 | Child Growth and Development/Educators | |
| ECE 132 | Teaching in a Diverse Society | |
| ECON 101 | Microeconomics | |
| or ECON 101H | Microeconomics, Honors | |
| ECON 102 | Macroeconomics | |
| or ECON 102H | Macroeconomics, Honors | |
| ECON 114 | Environmental and Natural Resource Economics | |
| ENVS/HIST 112 | American Environmental History | |
| ERTH 142/GEOG 105 | Economic Geography | |
| ETHS 101 | The Immigrant Experience in the U.S. | |
| or ETHS 101H | The Immigrant Experience in the U.S., Honors | |
| ETHS 103 | The American Ethnic Cultural Experience | |
| ETHS/SOC 107 | Racism In America | |
| ETHS 109 | U.S.-Mexico And Other Borderlands | |
| ETHS 110 | Contemporary Ethnic Communities | |
| ETHS 120 | Race, Ethnicity and Social Movements in the United States | |
| ETHS 121 | Women of Color In The U.S. | |
| ETHS 122 | Arab-American/Middle Eastern Women In The U.S. | |
| GEOG 102 | Human Geography | |
| GEOG 104 | World Regional Geography | |
| GEOG 106 | Geography Of California | |
| GLST 101 | Introduction to Global Studies | |
| GLST 102 | Global Problems | |
| GLST 105 | Global Environmental Politics | |
| HIST 101 | History of the U.S. to 1877 | |
| HIST 102 | History of the U.S. Since 1865 | |
| or HIST 102H | History Of The U.S. Since 1865, Honors | |
| HIST 103 | History of Western Civilization | |
| HIST 104 | History of Western Civilization | |
| or HIST 113H | History Of Western Civilization: 1600 To Present, Honors | |
| HIST 107 | World Civilization, Beginnings to 1550 | |
| HIST 108 | World Civilization, 1550 to Present | |
| HIST 110 | History of American Women | |
| or HIST 110H | History Of American Women (Honors) | |
| HIST 111 | The American West as Frontier and Region | |
| HIST 115 | The Vietnam Wars | |
| HIST 120 | Modern Europe | |
| HIST 121 | History Of Great Britain | |
| HIST 122 | History Of Great Britain | |
| HIST 127 | History Of Russia | |
| HIST 133 | History of Latin America | |
| HIST 134 | History Of Latin America: 1800'S To Modern Period | |
| HIST 135 | History of Mexico | |
| HIST 137 | History of Religions of The Middle East | |
| HIST 138 | History of the Modern Middle East | |
| JOUR 200 | Contemporary News Media and Society | |
| NATA 101 | American Indian: Past and Present | |
| NATA 102 | The Native American In 20th Century Society | |
| NATA 103 | Native American Cultural Heritage | |
| NATA 104 | California Indians | |
| NATA 105 | California Tribes: The Chumash | |
| POLS 101 | American Government And Politics | |
| POLS 104 | American Government: Policy Issues/Process | |
| POLS 110 | Politics, Society And The Mass Media | |
| POLS 121 | International Politics | |
| or POLS 121H | International Politics, Honors | |
| POLS 122 | International Organizations: Global and Regional Governance | |
| POLS 131 | Comparative Politics | |
| POLS 132 | Political Thinking | |
| POLS 134H | Political Violence, Honors | |
| POLS 136 | Middle East Government And Politics | |
| POLS 151 | Law And Society | |
| PSY 100 | General Psychology | |
| or PSY 100H | General Psychology, Honors | |
| PSY 106 | Positive Psychology | |
| PSY 112 | Introduction to Cognitive Psychology | |
| PSY 120 | Introduction To Psychology | |
| PSY 125 | Psychology Of Human Sexuality | |
| PSY 140 | Child Development | |
| PSY 145 | Human Development | |
| PSY 170 | Abnormal Psychology | |
| PSY 175 | Social Psychology: Psychological Perspective | |
| PSY 200 | Research Methods and Experimental Design in Psychology | |
| PSY 210 | Introduction to Psychopharmacology | |
| SOC 101 | Introduction To Sociology | |
| or SOC 101H | Introduction to Sociology, Honors | |
| SOC 103 | Marriage, Family and Intimacy | |
| SOC 104 | Social Psychology | |
| SOC 106 | Sociology of Deviance | |
| SOC 109 | Social Problems | |
| SOC 110 | Culture and Society Through Cartoons | |
| SOC 113 | Sociology Of Sex and Gender | |
| SOC 115 | Introduction To Social Research | |
| SOC 118 | Media, Culture and Society | |
| SOC 127 | Introduction to Women's Studies | |
| SPAN 139 | Contemporary Cultures Of Spain | |
| SS 101 | Introduction to the Social Sciences | |
| Total Units | 18.00 |
Learning Outcomes
- Evaluate human behavior and human interaction in the social and physical environment.
- Survey, analyze and interpret concepts, theories and methodologies to cultivate an understanding of human beings and the societies and cultures they create.
- Identify and evaluate how societies and social subgroups operate.
Recommended Sequence
Make an appointment with your SBCC academic counselor through Starfish to create a Student Education Plan that reflects a recommended course sequence for this program that is tailored to your individual needs.
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