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 course work 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 the Social and Behavioral Sciences fields. 

Program Level Learning Outcomes

1. Analyze human experience in the context of the larger society.
2. Compare social behaviors, change, problems, and policies in various settings.
3. Assess how findings and ideas in social science can be applied to explain phenomena and events that influence the larger society. 

Review Graduation Requirements and General Education.

Course List Units

Course	Title	Units
Select 18 units of coursework, including two or more disciplines, of the following list:		18
ANTH G100	Introduction to Cultural Anthropology	3
ANTH G130	Introduction to Archaeology	3
ANTH G140	Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion	3
ANTH G150	Native Peoples of North America	3
ANTH G190	Introduction to Linguistics	3
ANTH G200	Gender, Culture, and Society	3
CMST G255	Intercultural Communication	3
CMST G265	Gender Communication	3
CJ G110	Criminal Investigation	3
CJ G123	Juvenile Law	3
CJ G128	Criminal Procedure & Evidence	3
CJ G140	Introduction To Criminal Justice	3
CJ G141	Concepts of Criminal Law	3
CJ G150	Introduction To Corrections	3
ECON G110	Economic Issues and Policy	3
ECON G130	Environmental Economics and Policy	3
ECON G170	Principles of Microeconomics	3
ECON G175	Principles of Macroeconomics	3
GEOG G100	World Regional Geography	3
GEOG G185	Human Geography	3
GLST G100	Global Citizenship	3
GLST G101	Introduction to Global Studies	3
GLST G102	Global Issues	3
GLST G110	Conflict Resolution	3
GLST G130	Social Movements	3
GLST G230	Global Leadership: Concepts and Skills	3
HIST G110	Economic History Of The United States	3
HIST G120	Asian Civilizations	3
HIST G121	History of American Women	3
HIST G140	California History	3
HIST G150	History of Latin America	3
HIST G170	History Of The United States To 1876	3
HIST G175	History of the United States Since 1876	3
HIST G180	Western Civilization 1	3
HIST G185	Western Civilization 2	3
HIST G161	World History 1	3
HIST G162	World History 2	3
PSCI G100	Introduction To Political Science	3
PSCI G101	Survey Of Current Issues	3
PSCI G110	International Relations	3
PSCI G130	Law In American Society	3
PSCI G180	American Government	3
PSCI G185	Comparative Politics	3
PSYC G100	Introduction To Psychology	3
PSYC G110	Psychology of Adjustment	3
PSYC G116	Child Growth and Development	3
PSYC G118	Life Span Developmental Psychology	3
PSYC G165	Principles of Human Sexuality 1	3
PSYC G255	Abnormal Psychology	3
PSYC G250	Psychobiology	3
PSYC G260	Social Psychology	3
PSYC G280	Research Methods in Psychology	4
SOC G100	Introduction To Sociology	3
SOC G110	Introduction To Marriage And The Family	3
SOC G111	Social Justice and U.S. Ethnic Communities	3
SOC G133	Introduction to Race and Ethnicity	3
SOC G160	Sociology of Criminology	3
SOC G185	Analysis of Social Problems	3
Select no more then three units from the following:
CMST G225	Negotiation and Mediation	3
GLST G110	Conflict Resolution	3
PHIL G150	Political Philosophy	3
or PSCI G150	Political Philosophy
SPAN G200	Mexican Culture and Civilization	3
Major Total		18
GE Pattern (Local, CSU GE-Breadth, or IGETC)		18-39
Total Units		60