Social Sciences

This program prepares students to write, read, and think critically about local and global communities. Students are prepared to transfer to baccalaureate degree programs in anthropology, child development, economics, ethnic studies, gender studies, geography, global studies, history, philosophy, political science, psychology and sociology. Students must complete all required core classes and choose other courses from the additional courses listed to total 18 units. Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, the student will have developed a broad and critical understanding of the complex interconnections between the human and environmental forces in their world. The student will be able to demonstrate critical thinking skills and a basic understanding of the complex interrelationships between human kind and the biophysical environment.

All courses used to satisfy the major for the Associate in Arts degree must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.

Associate in Arts Program Map

PREREQUISITE COURSES REQUIRED COURSES FOR MAJOR UNITS
  Select courses (minimum 6 units) to satisfy each of the following areas
  American Institutions/State & Local Government
 

POL S 101

Introduction to United States and California Government and Politics

3

  American History
 

HIST 111

The Woman in American History

3

 

HIST 117*

United States History, 1550-1877

3

 

HIST 118*

United States History, 1865-Present

3

  Select 12 units from four different disciplines:
  ANTHR 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 114; CHLDV 135, 142, 156; ECON 101, 102; ETH S 102, 110, 111, 120, 121, 123, 125, 132, 164, 165, 166; GEOG 101, 102, 103, 106, 107, 110, 111, 155; HIST 103, 104, 105, 106, 113, 115, 117*, 118*, 120, 121, 122, 131, 132, 133, 135, 136, 140, 141, 152, 170, 180; PHILO 101, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120; POL S 102, 103, 104, 108, 110, 111, 112, 115; PSYCH 101, 103, 104, 105, 106, 110, 113, 115, 131, 150, 200, 203; SOC S 101, 105, 110, 127, 130; SOC 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 131, 140.
  TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED

18

*These courses may not be used in more than one area.

NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED IF PREREQUISITES ARE NOT MET.  SEE A COUNSELOR TO PREPARE A STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.

 
August 2022
GCC Catalog 2022-2023

Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see the catalog from that year.