Associate in Arts in Social Sciences

Peralta Community College District

These courses emphasize a multidisciplinary approach to the understanding and study of human behavior and social organization. Students study and analyze human societies the institutions, organizations and groups that comprise them and the way individuals and groups relate to one another. Students develop an understanding of the various theories and methodologies of the disciplines, as well as skills in applying their knowledge in critical and useful ways as they navigate their own lives within a constantly changing and complex social world. For the Associate of Social Sciences, students must complete the General Education pattern and elective courses for an additional 42 units. Students must complete 18 units in the area of emphasis courses with a grade of ''C'' or better, 19 units of general education requirements, and an additional 23 units of elective courses for a total 60 units. As this degree alone may not be complete preparation for transfer, students wishing to continue at the UC or CSU system should meet with a counselor to develop a transfer plan which addresses all general education and lower-division transfer requirements.Program Learning OutcomesApply and communicate discipline-appropriate approaches to critically analyze and evaluate social processes and structures.Apply and communicate social science methodologies in the analysis and evaluation of the consequences of social actions or forces and their impact upon individuals and social structures.Apply and communicate analyses and evaluation of the foundations, opportunities, and challenges of diversity within the human experience.

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