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Social and Behavioral Science studies provide a social framework for studying the cognitive and social processes that impact individuals and groups. If you know exactly what path you want to study, click on the Program of Study link below to learn more. If you know Social & Behavioral Science is an area of interest, but your not sure on the specific program yet, find the Launchpad below for a list of classes that can help you start exploring your options.

Anthropology
Anthropology

Anthropology is the study of "us" everywhere in time. This includes who we are biologically and culturally. Anthropologists do this by observing current cultures, studying skeletal material, and in the case of archaeologists, by digging up the past.

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Economics
Economics

Economics intersects arts, science, business and math. At its heart, it's the study of behavior: how people choose to use limited resources to satisfy unlimited needs. It's equal parts creative and analytical, teaching students to analyze, conceptualize and quantify issues and policies related to the economy.

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History
History

Our program is designed to help students understand the broad scope of history as a comparative science.

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Political Science
Political Science

The Political Science program is designed to help students understand the broad scope of political science as a comparative science.

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Psychology
Psychology

Psychology is the study of the mind and behavior. Students will learn fundamentals of theories and practice of thinking, feeling and behaving.

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Social Work & Human Services
Social Work & Human Services

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Sociology
Sociology

Technically, Sociology is the study of human society – usually the kind of societies that emerged since the industrial revolution.

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Get started with a Launchpad

Here's a great first semester plan!

We call it a Launchpad... a group of classes that will get you exploring and moving toward your goals, even if you are still trying to figure out what those specific goals are!

Launchpad: Social & Behavioral Sciences (16-18 units)
  • ENGL 1A or 1A:E- English Composition (3-5 units)
  • Guidance Course ( select one )
    • GUIDE 18 - College Guidance (3 units)
    • GUIDE 1 - Career/Life Planning (3 units)
  • Social Science ( select one )
    • SOCIO 1 - Intro to Sociology (3 units)
    • PSYCH 1 - Intro to Psychology (3 units)
  • STEM Elective (select one)
    • BIOL 17 - Fundamentals of Biology (4 units)
    • MATH 2 – Statistics (4 units)
  • History or Political Science ( select one )
    • HIST 16 - US History up to 1877 (3 units)
    • HIST 17 - US History 1877 to Present (3 units)
    • POLSC 10 - Constitutional Government (3 units)