Liberal Arts: Emphasis in Human Behavior and Self Development, Associate in Arts Degree
Banner Code: 2_AA_LAHBSD
Control Number: 19461
Financial Aid Eligible
This program is designed for students who desire a broad knowledge of liberal arts and sciences, plus additional course work in an “Area of Emphasis.” This program would be an ideal choice for students planning on transferring to the California State University (CSU) or University of California (UC), as the student may satisfy their general education requirements plus focus on transferable coursework relating to baccalaureate majors at these institutions. Because admission and major preparation requirements vary at each transfer institution, courses used to fulfill requirements for an emphasis should be selected with the assistance of GWC Counselor.
All courses included in this major are transferable to the California State University (CSU) system, and the majority are transferable to the University of California (UC) system. The courses, with the appropriate selections made, will meet major preparation for entry to baccalaureate degree programs in Human Services, Social Services, Behavioral Sciences, and other related fields.
Program Level Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Examine facets related to self-identity.
- Distinguish methods for personal wellness for themselves and others.
- Identify methods for collaborating with others in their community.
- Develop methods for participating in group activities and collaborative projects.
- Evaluate group interactions in a variety of contexts.
Review Graduation Requirements and General Education.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Select at least one course from each category below (A, B, and C), then select additional courses from categories A, B, and/or C, to total 18 credits (with no more than six credits of activity courses) | 18 | |
| A) Theory and Knowledge | ||
| ACCT G100 | Introduction to Accounting | 3 |
| ANTH G100 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH G190 | Introduction to Linguistics | 3 |
| ANTH G200 | Gender, Culture, and Society | 3 |
| CMST G100 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| CMST G110 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| CMST G112 | Small Group Dynamics | 3 |
| CMST G180 | Introduction to Mass Communication | 3 |
| CMST G225 | Negotiation and Mediation | 3 |
| CMST G255 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| or ETHS G255 | Intercultural Communication | |
| CMST G260 | Organizational Communication | 3 |
| CMST G265 | Gender Communication | 3 |
| CJ G110 | Criminal Investigation | 3 |
| CJ G123 | Juvenile Law | 3 |
| CJ G137 | Community Relations And Special Issues In Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CJ G150 | Introduction To Corrections | 3 |
| EDUC G180 | Family, School, and Community Partnerships | 3 |
| GLST G110 | Conflict Resolution | 3 |
| PSYC G100 | Introduction To Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC G116 | Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| PSYC G255 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC G118 | Life Span Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC G167 | Psychology of Racism and Oppression | 3 |
| or ETHS G167 | Psychology of Racism and Oppression | |
| PSYC G280 | Research Methods in Psychology | 4 |
| PSYC G250 | Psychobiology | 3 |
| PSYC G260 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| SOC G100 | Introduction To Sociology | 3 |
| SOC G101 | Introduction to Ethnic Studies | 3 |
| or ETHS G101 | Introduction to Ethnic Studies | |
| SOC G110 | Introduction To Marriage And The Family | 3 |
| SOC G133 | Introduction to Race and Ethnicity | 3 |
| or ETHS G133 | Introduction to Race and Ethnicity | |
| SOC G140 | Introduction to Gender | 3 |
| SOC G160 | Sociology of Criminology | 3 |
| SOC G185 | Analysis of Social Problems | 3 |
| B) Growth and Purpose | ||
| BUS G121 | Personal Finance | 3 |
| COLL G100 | Becoming A Successful Student | 3 |
| CMST G100 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| CMST G110 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| COUN G104 | Career And Life Planning | 3 |
| COUN G105 | Strategies for College Success | 3 |
| COUN G115 | Student-Athlete Success & Educational Planning | 2 |
| COUN G150 | Planning for Arts, Languages, and Humanities | 3 |
| or COUN G151 | Planning for Business | |
| or COUN G152 | Planning for Health Science, Nursing and Kinesiology | |
| or COUN G153 | Planning for Social and Behavioral Sciences | |
| or COUN G154 | Planning for STEM (Computer Science, Engineering, Physics and Math) | |
| or COUN G155 | Planning for STEM (Biological and Physical Sciences) | |
| or COUN G156 | Planning for Teaching | |
| COUN G205 | Navigating the Transfer Process | 1 |
| EDUC G102 | Teaching in a Diverse Society | 3 |
| EDUC G103 | Technology Proficiencies For Teachers I | 2 |
| EDUC G200 | The Teaching Profession | 3 |
| EDUC G210 | Introduction to Special Education | 3 |
| EDUC G220 | Secondary School Teaching | 3 |
| GLST G230 | Global Leadership: Concepts and Skills | 3 |
| LIBR G110 | Introduction to College Research | 1 |
| LIBR G120 | Researching in the Digital Age | 1 |
| NURS G101 | Introduction to Nursing | 2 |
| PSYC G110 | Psychology of Adjustment | 3 |
| PSYC G165 | Principles of Human Sexuality 1 | 3 |
| PSYC G167 | Psychology of Racism and Oppression | 3 |
| or ETHS G167 | Psychology of Racism and Oppression | |
| C) Health and Wellness | ||
| Non-Activity | ||
| HLED G100 | Personal Health | 3 |
| HLED G107 | Drugs, Health, and Society | 3 |
| HLED G135 | Nutrition and Health | 3 |
| KIN G100 | Introduction to Kinesiology | 3 |
| KIN G101 | First Aid/Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation | 3 |
| KIN G110 | Mental Skills for Performance | 3 |
| KIN G281 | Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries | 3 |
| PE G103 | Exercise For Healthy Living | 2 |
| Activity | ||
| DANC G100 | Modern Dance 1 - Beginning | 2 |
| DANC G105 | Strength and Stretch | 1 |
| DANC G112 | Ballroom Dance | 1 |
| DANC G115 | Tap Dance 1 - Beginning | 2 |
| DANC G119 | Hip Hop Dance | 2 |
| DANC G120 | Ballet 1 - Beginning | 2 |
| DANC G125 | Jazz Dance 1 - Beginning | 2 |
| DANC G130 | Dance For Musical Theater | 2 |
| DANC G135 | Mid-Eastern Dance | 0.5,1 |
| DANC G230 | Choreography | 2 |
| DANC G235 | Modern Dance Ensemble | 2 |
| DANC G240 | Tap Dance Ensemble | 1,2 |
| DANC G245 | Performance Ensemble | 2 |
| PE G110 | Swimming For Fitness | 0.5,1 |
| PE G111 | Swimming | 1 |
| PE G114 | Surfing | 1 |
| PE G126 | Pickleball | 1 |
| PE G130 | Yoga | 1 |
| PE G132 | Pilates For Fitness | 1 |
| PE G150 | Badminton | 1 |
| PE G158 | Tennis | 1 |
| PE G166 | Circuit Weight Training | 0.5-2 |
| PE G173 | Introduction To Weight Training | 1 |
| PE G176 | Total Fitness For Women | 1 |
| PE G181 | Muscular Strength Training | 1 |
| PE G186 | Activities - Basketball | 0.5-1 |
| PE G192 | Soccer | 1 |
| PE G195 | Volleyball | 0.5-1 |
| PE G196 | Sand Volleyball | 0.5-1 |
| ATHL G235 | Basketball Team - Women | 3 |
| ATHL G236 | Basketball Team - Men | 3 |
| ATHL G239 | Softball Team - Women | 3 |
| ATHL G240 | Baseball Team | 3 |
| ATHL G243 | Cross Country Team - Women | 3 |
| ATHL G244 | Cross Country Team - Men | 3 |
| ATHL G246 | Football Team | 3 |
| ATHL G249 | Soccer Team - Women | 3 |
| ATHL G250 | Soccer Team - Men | 3 |
| ATHL G253 | Swimming Team - Women | 3 |
| ATHL G254 | Swimming Team - Men | 3 |
| ATHL G255 | Track Team - Women | 3 |
| ATHL G256 | Track Team - Men | 3 |
| ATHL G259 | Volleyball Team - Women | 3 |
| ATHL G260 | Volleyball Team - Men | 3 |
| ATHL G263 | Water Polo Team - Women | 3 |
| ATHL G264 | Water Polo Team - Men | 3 |
| ATHL G279 | Beach Volleyball - Women | 3 |
| Major Total | 18 | |
| GE Pattern (Local, CSU GE-Breadth, or IGETC) | 18-39 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |