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The Associate in Arts Degree in University Studies, Social Sciences emphasis is designed to provide students with a strongfoundation for the study of humanity from diverse perspectives. It is an excellent starting point for students interested in pursuing baccalaureate degrees in anthropology, history, political science, psychology, sociology. Students must meet with a counselor to ensure completion required coursework for chosen major and specific college/university. These courses emphasize the study of human, social, political, and economic institutions and behaviors. Students will examine problems and issues in these areas in their contemporary as well as historical setting.
Some positions however require a four-year degree for which LCC’s program is a good base for transfer.
Program Overview
Degree
Associate in Arts Degree University Studies: Emphasis in Social Sciences
Associate in Arts Degree General Studies: Emphasis in Social Sciences
Two-Year Advising Plans
| Degree Type | Degree Name |
| Associate in Arts | Social Science -AA-US |
| Associate in Arts | Social Science-AA-GS |
Degrees and Certificates
Associate in Arts Degree General Studies: Emphasis in Social Sciences
Total Units for the Associate in Arts Degree: 60 Units
Required Core Courses: 18 Units
Select 18 units from the following:
| COURSE NUMBER | TITLE | UNITS |
| AJ-10 | Criminology | 3 |
| AJ-12 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| AJ-20 | Criminal Law | 3 |
| AGR-12 | Animal Health and Disease | 3 |
| ANTH-2 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| BUS-22 | Business Law | 3 |
| CD/PSY-31 | Child Development: Conception through Adolescence | 3 |
| ECON-10 | Macro-Economics | 3 |
| ECON-11 | Micro-Economics | 3 |
| ES-1 | Introduction to Ethnic Studies | 3 |
| GEOG-2 | Cultural Geography | 3 |
| HIST-14 | World History, Beginning to 1500 | 3 |
| HIST-15 | World History, 1500 to Present | 3 |
| HIST-16 | U.S. History | 3 |
| HIST 17 | Post Civil War - U. S. History | 3 |
| HUM 1 | Western Civilization: Prehistoric to 1600 | 3 |
| HUM 2 | Western Civilization: 1600 to Present | 3 |
| PLSC-1 | PLSC-1 | 3 |
| PSY-1 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 5 | Introduction to Research Methods | 3 |
| PSY-6 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 18 | Life Span Development | 3 |
| CD/PSY-31 | Child Development: Conception through Adolescence | 3 |
| PSY-33 | Psychology of Personal and Social Adjustment | 3 |
| SOC 1 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SOC-2 | Social Problems | 3 |
| SOC-3 | Family Relations | 3 |
| SOC-4 | Introduction to Gender | 3 |
Electives: 24 units Courses must be numbered 1-99
General Education Requirements: 18 Units
Note: This degree does not prepare a student to transfer to a
University
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Associate in Arts Degree General Studies: Emphasis in Social Sciences, the student will be able to:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of human beings, their actions and interactions, decision-making processes, communication strategies, and the methods of scientific inquiry.
2. Analyze patterns of social problems, which are based on ethnic and cultural differences in the United States.
3. Analyze the influence of culture, family, society, and environment on an individual’s development.
4. Examine human diversity in relation to psychological theory.
Associate in Arts Degree University Studies: Emphasis in Social Sciences
Total Units for the Associate in Arts Degree: 60 Units
Required Core Courses: 18 Units
Select 18 units from the following
| COURSE NUMBER | TITLE | UNITS |
| AJ-10 | Criminology | 3 |
| AJ-12 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| AJ-20 | Criminal Law | 3 |
| AGR-2 | Agricultural Economics | 3 |
| ANTH-2 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| CD/PSY-31 | Child Development: Conception through Adolescence | 3 |
| ECON-10 | Macro-Economics | 3 |
| ECON-11 | Micro-Economics | 3 |
| ES-1 | Introduction to Ethnic Studies | 3 |
| GEOG-2 | Cultural Geography | 3 |
| HIST-14 | World History, Beginning to 1500 | 3 |
| HIST-15 | World History, 1500 to Present | 3 |
| HIST-16 | U.S. History | 3 |
| HIST 17 | Post Civil War - U. S. History | 3 |
| HUM 1 | Western Civilization: Prehistoric to 1600 | 3 |
| HUM 2 | Western Civilization: 1600 to Present | 3 |
| PLSC-1 | PLSC-1 | 3 |
| PSY-1 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 5 | Introduction to Research Methods | 3 |
| PSY-6 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 18 | Life Span Development | 3 |
| CD/PSY-31 | Child Development: Conception through Adolescence | 3 |
| PSY-33 | Psychology of Personal and Social Adjustment | 3 |
| SOC 1 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SOC-2 | Social Problems | 3 |
| SOC-3 | Family Relations | 3 |
| SOC-4 | Introduction to Gender | 3 |
Completion of either the CSU General Education or
IGETC Option
Remaining Units to total 60 Units may be selected from
courses numbered 1-49
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Associate in Arts Degree University Studies: Emphasis in Social Sciences, the student will be able to:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of human beings, their actions and interactions, decision-making processes, communication strategies, and the methods of scientific inquiry.
2. Analyze patterns of social problems, which are based on ethnic and cultural differences in the United States.
3. Analyze the influence of culture, family, society, and environment on an individual’s development.
4. Examine human diversity in relation to psychological theory.
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