This program is designed for students who wish to build a unique BA in Social Sciences program that suits their interests and professional goals OR for those who wish to teach social science subjects in California’s schools, middle school through high school. For those interested in teaching, in addition to this coursework, students will have to pass 2 California pre-credential exams in order to be admitted into a Teaching Credential Program, post-BA: the California Subject Examination for Teachers (CSET), which encompasses knowledge and understanding in Social Science, and also in child adolescent and family studies, economics, geography, history, political science, psychology and sociology and the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST) which is comprised of three subtests: basic math, reading, and writing skills for individuals planning a career in teaching. Students are required to complete 30 units in the Core discipline of Social Science. Students may choose an alternative Core set of courses or discipline in consultation with an Advisor or the Program Coordinator. Students choose a Concentration from one of the following disciplines and complete a total of 15 units: child development, economics, geography, history, political science, psychology, or sociology. Included in the core, students will choose take an additional 12-units in one field outside of their Concentration, from child adolescent and family studies, development, economics, geography, history, political science, psychology, or sociology. Students may choose an alternative Concentration set of courses or discipline in consultation with an Advisor or the Program Coordinator. Students interested in pursuing Teaching are encouraged to see their Social Science advisor early in their program for assistance in choosing courses.
