GLENDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

These courses emphasize individual behavior and behavior in human social, political, and economic institutions. The pattern of coursework completed will ensure opportunities for students to develop understanding of the perspectives and methods of the social and behavioral sciences. Students will be exposed to a pattern of coursework designed to help them gain an understanding and appreciation of the contributions and perspectives of men, women and of ethnic and other minorities and a comparative perspective on both Western and non-Western societies. This area of emphasis is recommended for transfer students seeking an Associate Degree prior to transferring to a college or university pursuing a major in the social and behavioral sciences. All courses used to satisfy the major for the Associate in Arts degree must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.

Select a minimum of 18 units from the following, with courses from at least two disciplines:

 

Anthropology 102, 102H, 103-105;
Economics 101, 102, 102H, 105, 110, 111;
Ethnic Studies 101, 102, 110, 111, 120-125, 132, 164;
Geography 102, 103, 105, 106, 110;
Journalism 101;
Linguistics 101;
Mass Communications 101;
Political Science 101-103, 103H, 108, 110, 111;
Psychology 101, 101H, 103-106, 108-111, 113, 115, 131;
Social Science 101, 124, 127, 131, 132, 134, 136;
Sociology 101, 102, 104, 105, 131, 140;
Speech 108.
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NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED IF PREREQUISITES ARE NOT MET.  SEE A COUNSELOR TO PREPARE A STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.

August 2009 GCC Catalog 2009-2010

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