These courses emphasize the perspective, concepts, theories, and methodologies of disciplines comprising study in the social and behavioral sciences. Students will study about themselves and others as members of a larger society. Topics and discussion to stimulate critical thinking about ways people have acted in response to their societies will allow students to evaluate how societies and social subgroups operate. An Associate of Arts degree may be earned by completing a minimum of 60 units of degree credit coursework with a minimum grade point average of 2.0. Major requirements must be completed with a ‘C’ grade or better. Select a minimum of 18 units from the following list of Social and Behavioral Science courses. For breadth, complete courses in at least two disciplines from this list. Some courses in this major may also be counted toward completion of general education requirements.

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