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
Complete one of the following general education patterns:
- San Joaquin Delta College Associate degree General Education Pattern
- California State University General Education pattern
- Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum - CSU Version
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
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Cultural Anthropology
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3
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ANTHR 002
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Physical Anthropology
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3
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ANTHR 002L
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Physical Anthropology Laboratory
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1
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ANTHR 004/HUM 004
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Introduction to Linguistics
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3
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ANTHR 006
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Introduction to North American Indians
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3
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ANTHR 010
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Introduction to Acrhaeology
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3
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ANTHR 015
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Selected Topics: Anthropology
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0.5-1
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ANTHR 050H
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Special Studies: Anthropology
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1-2
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2. Economics Segment
ECON 001A
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Principles of Economics: Macro
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3
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ECON 001B
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PRinciples of Microeconomics
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3
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3. Education Segment
EDUC 010
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Introduction to Education
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3
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4. History Segment
HIST 002A
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World History to 1600
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3
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HIST 002B
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World History Since 1600
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3
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HIST 004A
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History of Western Civilization
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3
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HIST 004B
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History of Western Civilization
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3
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HIST 006A
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History of Asian Civilization
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3
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HIST 006B
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History of South and Southeast Asian Civilization
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3
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HIST 007
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History Through Film
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3
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HIST 015
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Selected Topics: History
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0.5-1
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HIST 017A
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History of the United States
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3
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HIST 017B
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History of the United States
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3
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HIST 027
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Women in History
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3
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HIST 030A
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African-American History to 1877
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3
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HIST 030B
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African-American History Since 1877
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3
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HIST 031
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Mexican-American History
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3
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HIST 034
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Asian Pacific American History
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3
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HIST 037
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California History
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3
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HIST 050H
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Special Studies: History
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1-2
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5. Political Science Segment
POLSC 001
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American Government and Institutions
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3
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POLSC 005
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International Relations
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3
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POLSC 015
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Selected topics: Political Science
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0.5-2
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POLSC 050H
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Special Studies; Political Science
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1-2
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POLSC 051H
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Government Internship
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3-4
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6. Psychology Segment
PSYCH 001
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INtroduction to Psychology
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3
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PSYCH 003
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Personal and Social Psychology
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3
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PSYCH 004
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Introduction to Experimental Psychology
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3
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PSYCH 006
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Lifespan Psychology
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3
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PSYCH 007
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Abnormal Psychology
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3
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PSYCH 008
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Drug Alcohol: Community Overview, Awareness, and Prevention Strategies
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3
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PSYCH 008B
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Community Advocacy: Drug and Alcohol Education Programs
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1.5
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PSYCH 015
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Selected Topics: Psychology
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1-2
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PSYCH 024
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Psychology of Aging
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3
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PSYCH 030/BIOL 030
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Human Sexuality
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3
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PSYCH 038
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Counseling Skills
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3
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PSYCH 039
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Client Interview, Evaluation, and Referral
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2
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PSYCH 040
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Case Management and Treatment Planning
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3
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PSYCH 045A/SOCIO 045A
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Beginning Field Practicum
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2
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PSYCH 045B/SOCIO 045B
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Intermediate Field Practicum
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2
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PSYCH 046
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Individual Counseling
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3
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PSYCH 047
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Group Counseling
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3
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PSYCH 048
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Family Counseling
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3
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PSYCH 050H
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Special Studies: Psychology
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1-2
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PSYCH 052
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Introduction to Substance Abuse Counseling
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3
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PSYCH 053
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Drugs and Society
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3
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PSYCH 055
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Introduction to Child Abuse Counseling
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2
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PSYCH 056
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Assisting Sexual Assault Victims
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2
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PSYCH 057
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Introduction to Gerontology Counseling
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2
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7. Social Science Segment
SOCSC 015
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Selected Topics; Social Science
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1-2
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SOCSC 030
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American Immigrant Experience
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3
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8. Sociology Segment
SOCIO 001A
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Introduction to Sociology
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3
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SOCIO 001B
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Problems of a Changing Society
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3
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SOCIO 015
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Selected Topics: Sociology
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0.5-2
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SOCIO 024
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Social Welfare
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3
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SOCIO 027
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Gender in Contemporary Society
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3
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SOCIO 033
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Social Inequality in the United States
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3
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SOCIO 045A/PSYCH 045A
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Beginning Field Practicum
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2
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SOCIO 045B/PSYCH 045B
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Intermediate Field Practicum
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2
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SOCIO 050H
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Special Studies: Sociology
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1-2
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Complete elective coursework to achieve the minimum 60-unit requirement.
Minimum Units 60
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