Interdisciplinary Studies, Option 2, Transfer Pattern: Social and Behavioral Sciences Associate in Arts Degree Program

The Social and Behavioral Sciences are a cluster of disciplines that analyze basic dimensions of the human world through the application of systematic methods. Social scientists study an array of topics and deploy a multitude of theories and research methods collecting and analyzing data from participant observations, group interviews, surveys, historical documents, laboratory experiments, and more. Students who earn an AA in the Social and Behavioral Sciences analyze and evaluate the social world from the perspectives of anthropology, communication studies, economics, geography, history, philosophy, political science, psychology, and sociology.

The degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with emphasis in Social and Behavioral Sciences prepares students for a variety of careers related to education, law, social work, business, politics, and human services.

The Interdisciplinary Studies major is designed for students pursuing broad areas of study and exploration in an area of emphasis as described below. Option 2 enables students to complete the requirements for the Associate degree and to fulfill the general education requirements for the California State University, University of California, or some private and out-of-state universities.

Important: Completion of the CSU or UC patterns does not guarantee admission to any of these institutions. Consult with a counselor for further information.

Option 2, Transfer Pattern: California State University, University of California, or some private and out-of-state universities.
Intended for students who are planning to transfer to a four-year university. Courses should be chosen carefully in consultation with a counselor.

A. Choose a General Education Pattern

• Complete 39 units of the CSU GE requirements (a C or better grade is required in Areas A1, A2, A3 and B4)
  OR
• Complete 34-37 units of the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) for UC or CSU (all courses must be completed with a C or better grade)

B. Complete 18 units in the Social and Behavioral Sciences Area of Emphasis as shown below.

C. Remaining 3 to 5 units should be chosen in consultation with a counselor to fulfill Associate Degree competency and specific area requirements and lower-division preparation and/or electives for a total of 60 degree applicable units for an Associate Degree.