Banner code: 2_AA_LASBS
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 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. Study human experience in the context of the larger society by applying investigative methods to collect, interpret, and present scientific data
2. Analyze social change, analyze social problems, and analyze and develop social policies.
3. Think critically about how findings and ideas in social science can be applied to explain phenomena and events that influence the larger society.

Associate Degree Graduation Requirements

(See GWC website for the most up-to-date information on Associate Degree Requirements.)

1. Completion of General Education Requirements by one of the following methods:
   1. Completion of a minimum of 18 units as listed under Areas A through E, including the Cultural Diversity Requirement.
   2. Completion of a minimum of 39 units of CSU General Education requirements. Students who complete this pattern are also eligible to receive the Certificate of Achievement in CSU General Education Breadth.
   3. Completion of a minimum of 34 (UC) or 37 (CSU) units of Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) requirements. Students who complete this pattern are also eligible to receive the Certificate of Achievement in IGETC.
2. Completion of a Major or Area of Emphasis—a minimum of 18 units.
3. Completion of additional elective units to a total of 60 units.
4. 2.0 overall Grade Point Average at GWC and 2.0 overall Grade Point Average for all colleges attended.
5. At least 12 units completed at GWC.

Students should consult a GWC counselor in order to select the best pathway to meet their educational goals. For students who intend to transfer, the choice of general education will be specific to both their major and transfer institution.

Course List

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
COMM G255	Intercultural Communication	3
COMM 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
CJ G152	Probation and Corrections: Case Planning and Supervision	3
ECON G110	Contemporary Economic Issues and Problems	3
ECON G130	Environmental Economics and Policy	3
ECON G170	Principles of Micro Economics	3
ECON G175	Principles of Macro Economics	3
GEOG G100	World Regional Geography	3
GEOG G185	Human Geography	3
HIST G110	Economic History Of The United States	3
HIST G120	Asian Civilizations	3
HIST G121	History of American Women	3
HIST G132	History Of Britain And Ireland I	3
HIST G135	History of Britain and Ireland II	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
PEAC G100	Peace Studies Intro	3
PEAC G110	Nonviolence and Conflict Resoulution	3
PEAC G150	Social Justice and Peacebuilding	3
PEAC G230	Leadership & Peacebuilding	3
PSCI G100	Introduction To Political Science	3
PSCI G101	Survey Of Current Issues	3
PSCI G105	Introduction to Global Studies	3
PSCI G110	International Relations	3
PSCI G130	Law In American Society	3
PSCI G180	American Government	3
PSCI G185	Comparative Politics	3
PSCI G205	Global Issues	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	Introduction to Social Justice	3
SOC G133	Racial And Ethnic Relations In America	3
SOC G160	Sociology of Criminology	3
SOC G185	Analysis of Social Problems	3
Select no more then three units from the following:
COMM G225	Negotiation and Mediation	3
PEAC G110	Nonviolence and Conflict Resoulution	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