Liberal Arts and Sciences
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS
The Liberal Arts and Sciences Degree is designed to give students a foundational degree that may either be used as a basis for transfer to a four-year college or university, or to serve those students who wish to enter the workforce prepared with an associate degree. Students wishing to transfer must select California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) for transfer to either a California State University or a University of California. Students planning this degree as preparation for the work force may select California General Education Curriculum (CGEC). See the General Education section of this catalog for details. Meeting with a college counselor is highly recommended to prepare for completion of the degree.
In order to qualify for an A.A. Degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences, the following requirements must be met:
- Completion of CGEC or Cal-GETC of the General Education requirements and meet required proficiencies. These requirements and proficiencies are specified in the Associate of Arts Degree General Education requirements of the catalog.
- Completion of a minimum of 60 degree-applicable units.
- Completion of at least one area of emphasis among the following with a grade of “C” or higher or "Pass" in each course:
- Self-Development and Social Behavior (18 units)
- Social and Behavioral Sciences (18 units)
Courses may be used to satisfy both a General Education requirement and a major or area of emphasis requirement. Whether it may be counted again for a different degree requirement is up to each transfer institution.
- Repeatable courses may be counted toward an area of emphasis only once.
- Courses that appear in more than one section of an area of emphasis may be applied only once in meeting the requirements for that area of emphasis.
Self-Development and Social Behavior
This emphasis provides students with knowledge and understanding of social behavior theories, concepts, and principles as applied to self-development. It is designed to prepare students to use acquired knowledge to communicate and collaborate more effectively. These courses are intended to assist students with the application of this knowledge to their lives in meaningful ways, including student growth, purpose, and vitality. Students will learn to become productive citizens who care for themselves and others and will be prepared to work with people and their communities.
This area of emphasis will prepare students for possible baccalaureate degree majors in social, health, and human services majors. Students pursuing these studies may seek careers in service/ community-oriented fields, fitness, and in health professions. Select at least 6 units from Section 1, at least 3 units from Section 2, and at least 3 units from Section 3. Then complete at least 6 additional units from any section or combination of sections (1, 2, or 3) to reach a total of 18 units.
| Code Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Section 1 - Theory and Background | ||
| Select at least 6 units from the following courses: | 6.0 | |
| Introduction to Language and Culture (3) | ||
| The Anthropology of Sexuality and Gender (3) | ||
or WGS 205 | The Anthropology of Sexuality and Gender | |
| The Anthropology of Death and Dying (3) | ||
| Human Relations In Business (3) | ||
| Child Growth and Development (3) | ||
| The Child, Family, and Community (3) | ||
| Infant and Toddler Development (3) | ||
| Introduction to Communications Studies (3) | ||
| Intercultural Communication (3) | ||
| Gender, Communication, and the Digital Revolution (3) | ||
| Interpersonal Communication (3) | ||
| Organizational Communication (3) | ||
| Small Group Communication (3) | ||
| Introduction to Public Speaking (3) | ||
| Valuing Identity and Cultural Diversity (3) | ||
| Introduction to Linguistics (3) | ||
| Cultural Geography (3) | ||
| United States History to 1877 (3) | ||
| United States History since 1865 (3) | ||
| American History and Constitution (3) | ||
| History of Mexican and Latino Americans in the United States (3) | ||
or CS 108 | History of Mexican and Latino Americans in the United States | |
| African-American History (3) | ||
| History of California (3) | ||
| Introduction to Kinesiology (3) | ||
| Sport in Society (3) | ||
| Women in Sports (3) | ||
or WGS 108 | Women in Sports | |
| Sports Psychology (3) | ||
| Sport Management (3) | ||
| American Government and Politics (3) | ||
| Introduction to Political Science and American Government (3) | ||
| Understanding the United Nations: Theory and Practice (3) | ||
| Introduction to Psychology (3) | ||
| Personal and Social Adjustment (3) | ||
| Research Methods (4) | ||
| Drugs and Behavior (3) | ||
or HO 245 | Drugs and Behavior | |
| Developmental Psychology (3) | ||
| Social Psychology (3) | ||
| Abnormal Psychology (3) | ||
| Careers in Psychology (3) | ||
| Literacy and Learning Strategies for College Success (3) | ||
| Introductory Sociology Principles (3) | ||
| Marriage and the Family (3) | ||
| Introduction to Human Sexuality (3) | ||
| Gender and Society (3) | ||
| Social Problems (3) | ||
| Introduction to Social Research Methods (3) | ||
| Introduction to Chicano/Mexican American Culture (3) | ||
| Improvisation for the Theatre (3.5) | ||
| Fundamentals of Acting (3.5) | ||
| Introduction to Women's and Gender Studies (3) | ||
| Gender Studies and the Chicana/Latina Experience (3) | ||
| Gender and Science (3) | ||
| Foundations of Feminist, Gender, and Queer Theories (3) | ||
| Section 2 - Student Development and Application | ||
| Select at least 3 units from the following courses: | 3.0 | |
| Counselor Aide in the Community College (2) | ||
| Dynamics of Leadership (3) | ||
| Success in College and Career (3) | ||
| Transition to Universities (3) | ||
| Introduction to Library Research (1) | ||
| Literacy and Learning Strategies for College Success (3) | ||
| Section 3 - Student Vitality | ||
| Select at least 3 units from the following courses: | 3.0 | |
| Contemporary Health Problems (3) | ||
| Stress Management (3) | ||
| Women, Their Bodies and Health (3) | ||
or WGS 103 | Women, their Bodies and Health | |
| Mind, Body, and Health (3) | ||
| Cultural Competence in Health and Social Services (3) | ||
| Multicultural Health (3) | ||
| Nutrition for Health, Fitness and Wellness (3) | ||
| Normal and Therapeutic Nutrition (3) | ||
| Fitness and Wellness (3) | ||
| Measurement and Interpretation of Fitness (3) | ||
| Pickleball, Beginning (1) | ||
| Personal Fitness Program (1) | ||
| Weight Management (1) | ||
| Stretching and Relaxation (1) | ||
| Walking for Fitness (1) | ||
| Jogging for Fitness, Beginning (1) | ||
| Circuit Weight Training, Beginning (1) | ||
| Personal Self Defense (1) | ||
| Yoga (1) | ||
| Pilates Conditioning (1) | ||
| Jogging for Fitness, Intermediate (2) | ||
| Circuit Weight Training, Intermediate/Advanced (2) | ||
| Total Units for Self-Development and Social Behavior Area of Emphasis | 18.0 | |
Social and Behavioral Sciences
The following area of study allows students to take courses that will prepare them for possible majors within the field of social and behavioral science. Courses in the social and behavioral sciences focus on the human and social conditions of society. Courses explain how people behave within their societies and social institutions, including interactions between subcultures, creating an appreciation of human interaction and perceptions of reality. Using critical analysis, students will develop an awareness of social science research methods and theories in the social and behavioral sciences.
This area of emphasis will prepare students for possible baccalaureate degree majors in anthropology, economics, history, political science, and psychology, and sociology. Students pursuing these studies may seek careers in social work, counseling, probation and parole, politics, archiving, and business.
| Code Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Select 18 units from at least three different disciplines: | 18.0 | |
| Introduction to Black/Africana Studies (3) | ||
| The History of the Black World II: From 1888 to the Present (3) | ||
| Africana Political Thought (3) | ||
| Black Politics: Social and Racial Justice Movements (3) | ||
| Introduction to Ethnic Studies (3) | ||
| African Gender Systems (3) | ||
| Introduction to Administration of Justice (3) | ||
| Cultural Anthropology (3) | ||
| Introduction to Archaeology (3) | ||
| Introduction to Language and Culture (3) | ||
| Native Peoples of North America (3) | ||
| The Maya, Inca and Aztecs: Ancient Civilizations of the Americas (3) | ||
| The Anthropology of Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion (3) | ||
| The Anthropology of Sexuality and Gender (3) | ||
| The Anthropology of Death and Dying (3) | ||
or WGS 205 | The Anthropology of Sexuality and Gender | |
| Deaf Culture (3) | ||
| Child Growth and Development (3) | ||
| Intercultural Communication (3) | ||
| Gender, Communication, and the Digital Revolution (3) | ||
| Success in College and Career (3) | ||
| Valuing Identity and Cultural Diversity (3) | ||
| Introduction to Chicana/o and Latina/o Studies (3) | ||
| Introduction to Social Justice (3) | ||
| La Chicana (3) | ||
| Principles of Microeconomics (3) | ||
| Principles of Macroeconomics (3) | ||
| Economic Issues and Policy (3) | ||
| Women in the Global Economy (3) | ||
or WGS 206 | Women in the Global Economy | |
| Disability and American Education (3) | ||
| Philosophy of Education (3) | ||
| Environmental Policy (3) | ||
| Cultural Geography (3) | ||
| World Regional Geography (3) | ||
| Ethnic Studies, Places, and Social Justice (3) | ||
or ETHN 135 | Ethnic Studies, Place, and Social Justice | |
| United States History to 1877 (3) | ||
| United States History since 1865 (3) | ||
| American History and Constitution (3) | ||
| History of Mexican and Latino Americans in the United States (3) | ||
or CS 108 | History of Mexican and Latino Americans in the United States | |
| African-American History (3) | ||
| History of California (3) | ||
| Women in American History (3) | ||
or WGS 204 | Women in American History | |
| History of the United States in the Post World War II Era (3) | ||
| History of the Americas (3) | ||
| History of the Americas (3) | ||
| History of Mexico (3) | ||
| History of Latin America (3) | ||
| Western Civilization (3) | ||
| Western Civilization (3) | ||
| World Civilization from Antiquity to 1500 (3) | ||
| World Civilization from 1500 to Present (3) | ||
| History of England, Great Britain and the Commonwealth (3) | ||
| History of Russia and the Soviet Union (3) | ||
| Survey of the History of Asia (3) | ||
| Selected Problems in Contemporary Asian History (3) | ||
| Global Studies (3) | ||
| Mass Communications and Society (3) | ||
| Women in Sports (3) | ||
or WGS 108 | Women in Sports | |
| Sport Management (3) | ||
| California State and Local Government (3) | ||
| Introduction to Political Science and American Government (3) | ||
| International Relations (3) | ||
| Comparative Government (3) | ||
| Contemporary Political Issues: Middle East (3) | ||
| Introduction to Political Theory (3) | ||
| Understanding the United Nations: Theory and Practice (3) | ||
| Global Citizenship (3) | ||
| Public Policy and the Supreme Court (3) | ||
| Race, Gender and Sexual Identity in American Politics (3) | ||
or ETHN 280 | Race, Gender and Sexual Identity in American Politics | |
| Race, Ethnicity, and Latinx Politics in the U.S. (3) | ||
or ETHN 281 | Race, Ethnicity, and Latinx Politics in the U.S. | |
| Race, Ethnicity, and Black Politics in the U.S. (3) | ||
or ETHN 282 | Race, Ethnicity, and Black Politics in the U.S. | |
| American Government and Politics (3) | ||
| Personal and Social Adjustment (3) | ||
| Drugs and Behavior (3) | ||
or HO 245 | Drugs and Behavior | |
| Developmental Psychology (3) | ||
| Social Psychology | ||
| The Psychology of Oppression (3) | ||
or ETHN 262 | The Psychology of Oppression | |
| Psychology of Gender (3) | ||
| Abnormal Psychology (3) | ||
| Cultural Psychology (3) | ||
| Forensic Psychology (3) | ||
| Psychology of Wellness (3) | ||
| Introduction to Psychology (3) | ||
| Introductory Sociology Principles (3) | ||
| Marriage and the Family (3) | ||
| Introduction to Human Sexuality (3) | ||
| Social Problems (3) | ||
| Gender and Society (3) | ||
| Introduction to Social Research Methods (3) | ||
| Race and Ethnic Relations in the U.S. (3) | ||
or ETHN 210 | Race and Ethnic Relations in the U.S. | |
| Sociology of Cultural Diversity: Challenge and Change (3) | ||
| Introduction to Human Services (3) | ||
| Juvenile Delinquency (3) | ||
| Introduction to Women's and Gender Studies (3) | ||
| Women and Religion (3) | ||
| Gender Studies and the Chicana/Latina Experience (3) | ||
| Gender and Science (3) | ||
| Foundations of Feminist, Gender, and Queer Theories (3) | ||
| Total Units for Social and Behavioral Sciences Area of Emphasis | 18 | |