Emphasis is Social Science, Associate in Arts

The Emphasis in Social Sciences is designed to develop a broad base of knowledge and skills that will serve as a foundation for further study and/or pursuit of a career. Students complete a series of courses in the disciplines of Anthropology, Economics, Education, History, Political Science, Psychology, Social Science, and/or Sociology.

Minimum Units Required: 60

General Education

Complete one of the following general education patterns:

  1. San Joaquin Delta College Associate degree General Education Pattern
  2. California State University General Education pattern
  3. Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum - CSU Version

Courses Within the Area of Emphasis

Complete a minimum of 18 units from one segment; or complete 18 units by selecting 9-15 units from one segment and an additional 3-9 units from any of the related segments listed below.

1. Anthropology Segment

ANTHR 001

Cultural Anthropology

3

ANTHR 002

Physical Anthropology

3

ANTHR 002L

Physical Anthropology Laboratory

1

ANTHR 004/HUM 004

Introduction to Linguistics

3

ANTHR 006

Introduction to North American Indians

3

ANTHR 010

Introduction to Acrhaeology

3

ANTHR 015

Selected Topics: Anthropology

0.5-1

ANTHR 050H

Special Studies: Anthropology

1-2

2. Economics Segment

ECON 001A

Principles of Economics: Macro

3

ECON 001B

PRinciples of Microeconomics

3

3. Education Segment

EDUC 010

Introduction to Education

3

4. History Segment

HIST 002A

World History to 1600

3

HIST 002B

World History Since 1600

3

HIST 004A

History of Western Civilization

3

HIST 004B

History of Western Civilization

3

HIST 006A

History of Asian Civilization

3

HIST 006B

History of South and Southeast Asian Civilization

3

HIST 007

History Through Film

3

HIST 015

Selected Topics: History

0.5-1

HIST 017A

History of the United States

3

HIST 017B

History of the United States

3

HIST 027

Women in History

3

HIST 030A

African-American History to 1877

3

HIST 030B

African-American History Since 1877

3

HIST 031

Mexican-American History

3

HIST 034

Asian Pacific American History

3

HIST 037

California History

3

HIST 050H

Special Studies: History

1-2

5. Political Science Segment

POLSC 001

American Government and Institutions

3

POLSC 005

International Relations

3

POLSC 015

Selected topics: Political Science

0.5-2

POLSC 050H

Special Studies; Political Science

1-2

POLSC 051H

Government Internship

3-4

6. Psychology Segment

PSYCH 001

INtroduction to Psychology

3

PSYCH 003

Personal and Social Psychology

3

PSYCH 004

Introduction to Experimental Psychology

3

PSYCH 006

Lifespan Psychology

3

PSYCH 007

Abnormal Psychology

3

PSYCH 008

Drug Alcohol: Community Overview, Awareness, and Prevention Strategies

3

PSYCH 008B

Community Advocacy: Drug and Alcohol Education Programs

1.5

PSYCH 015

Selected Topics: Psychology

1-2

PSYCH 024

Psychology of Aging

3

PSYCH 030/BIOL 030

Human Sexuality

3

PSYCH 038

Counseling Skills

3

PSYCH 039

Client Interview, Evaluation, and Referral

2

PSYCH 040

Case Management and Treatment Planning

3

PSYCH 045A/SOCIO 045A

Beginning Field Practicum

2

PSYCH 045B/SOCIO 045B

Intermediate Field Practicum

2

PSYCH 046

Individual Counseling

3

PSYCH 047

Group Counseling

3

PSYCH 048

Family Counseling

3

PSYCH 050H

Special Studies: Psychology

1-2

PSYCH 052

Introduction to Substance Abuse Counseling

3

PSYCH 053

Drugs and Society

3

PSYCH 055

Introduction to Child Abuse Counseling

2

PSYCH 056

Assisting Sexual Assault Victims

2

PSYCH 057

Introduction to Gerontology Counseling

2

7. Social Science Segment

SOCSC 015

Selected Topics; Social Science

1-2

SOCSC 030

American Immigrant Experience

3

8. Sociology Segment

SOCIO 001A

Introduction to Sociology

3

SOCIO 001B

Problems of a Changing Society

3

SOCIO 015

Selected Topics: Sociology

0.5-2

SOCIO 024

Social Welfare

3

SOCIO 027

Gender in Contemporary Society

3

SOCIO 033

Social Inequality in the United States

3

SOCIO 045A/PSYCH 045A

Beginning Field Practicum

2

SOCIO 045B/PSYCH 045B

Intermediate Field Practicum

2

SOCIO 050H

Special Studies: Sociology

1-2

Electives

Complete elective coursework to achieve the minimum 60-unit requirement.

Minimum Units 60