Interdisciplinary Studies: Emphasis in Social Sciences
Associate in Arts
Program Details
The Interdisciplinary Studies: Emphasis in Social Sciences Associate in Arts Degree prepares students to understand the perspective, concepts, theories and methodologies of the variety of disciplines that comprise study in the social sciences. Students will study human experience in the context of the larger society. Students will study how individuals, social subgroups, and societies operate in relation to each other. This emphasis includes lower division coursework that prepares students for majors in the social sciences. Transfer pathways may have additional requirements outside of this degree. Please see a counselor to explore your options. This degree requires a total of 18-19 units, in addition to other graduation requirements.
Interdisciplinary Studies: Emphasis in Social Sciences Pathways
Pathways listed below are for the catalog year 2025-2026.
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Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes help you work towards your educational goals.
- Students will apply theories and methodologies in social behavior to demonstrate an understanding of how to evaluate human behavior and human interaction in the social and physical environment.
- Students will demonstrate critical understanding, appreciation, and expression of the interconnectedness of self and diverse societal groups to make inclusive and equity- minded decisions.
- Students will identify, analyze, and communicate an understanding of social behavior, institutions, and culture as it relates to the human experience in the context of the larger society to recognize what it means to be an ethical citizen.