AA/AS in Social Sciences, General

The Liberal Arts emphasis in Social and Behavioral Sciences gathers courses that stress the perspectives, concepts, theories, and methods used to study human society and behavior. Electives such as aging and the life course are among the options. The degree pairs the major courses with a general education pattern, either the college's own requirements or the Cal-GETC transfer curriculum, and the combined program must reach a minimum unit total. Counselors can advise on how the coursework fits transfer or employment plans. Learners should review the listed course requirements and the stated program outcomes before enrolling, since individual classes may carry their own prerequisites and the catalog is the reference for the exact sequence. A Zero Textbook Cost version of this degree also exists, and it helps students begin working or transfer as juniors into social and behavioral science majors. Details such as course lists, unit totals, and program learning outcomes are maintained in the college catalog, which students can consult while planning their schedules each term.