Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts - Pathway to Social Behavioral Science (AA)
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This program is designed for students seeking a broad knowledge base in the Liberal Arts, plus additional course work in an area of emphasis. This program would be an ideal selection for students pursuing an introductory career in the field of social behavioral sciences. Due to variations in admissions into programs, careers, and major requirements, selection of an emphasis should be done in collaboration with a COS counselor.
Program Outcomes
- Upon completion of this program, a student will be prepared in the foundational knowledge of sociology, social and cultural anthropology, psychology and behavioral aspects of growth and development, economics, geography, law, and political science. This knowledge will prepare students for an entry-level position in mental health and social services.
Career Opportunities
Access to programs, careers, and entry-level employment in the Social and Behavioral Science fields.
| Code | Title | Units |
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| GENERAL EDUCATION AND SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS | 25 | |
College of the Sequoias' Associate Degree General Education (COS-GE)* | ||
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| REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES | 18 | |
| Complete a minimum of 18 units with a "C" grade or better from the following courses. Courses used to fulfill the general education requirements listed above may be counted as part of this 18-unit minimum. | ||
| AJ 011 | Introduction to Criminal Justice * | 3 |
| ANTH 010 | Cultural Anthropology * | 3 |
| CHLD 039 | Child Growth and Development * | 3 |
| CHLD 042 | Child, Family, and Community * | 3 |
| ETHN 001 | Black American Studies * | 3 |
| ETHN 002 | American Indian Studies * | 3 |
| ETHN 003 | Chicana and Chicano Studies * | 3 |
| ETHN 004 | Asian American Studies * | 3 |
| ETHN 010 | Introduction to Ethnic Studies and Social Justice Studies | 3 |
| ECON 025 | Introduction to Economics * | 3 |
| ECON 040 | Principles of Microeconomics * | 3 |
| GEOG 002 | World Regional Geography * | 3 |
| HIST 017 | People of the US to 1877 * | 3 |
| HIST 018 | People of the US from 1865 * | 3 |
| HSRV 120 | Introduction to Social Welfare | 3 |
| HSRV 122 | Practices in Human Services/Social Work | 3 |
| PSY 001 | General Psychology * | 3 |
| PSY 005 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 034 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 080 | Introduction to Lifespan Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 130 | Introduction to Behavior Modification | 3 |
| PSY 133 | Personal and Social Growth * | 3 |
| SOC 001 | Introduction to Sociology * | 3 |
| SOC 002 | Social Problems * | 3 |
| SOC 026 | Marriage and Family Life * | 3 |
| POLS 005 | Federal, State and Local Government * | 3 |
| POLS 010 | California Government and Politics | 1 |
| POLS 012 | Introduction to Political Science | 3 |
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| ELECTIVES | 17-26 | |
Select additional degree applicable courses numbered 1-299 to achieve 60 units | ||
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| TOTAL | 60 | |
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Courses meet General Education requirements and 0-9 units may double count above in COS-GE.
The Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts with an Area of Emphasis requirements include completion of the 60 unit program defined above with at least 12 units taken in residence at College of the Sequoias with a “C” (2.0) average (see Associate Degree Requirements for additional details).