LIBERAL ARTS - SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

The AA in Liberal Arts with an emphasis in Social and Behavioral Sciences is intended for students who are exploring majors or professions that require a broad understanding of human behavior. Courses in this degree will emphasize one or more of the following: (a) methodologies characteristic of the social or behavioral sciences; (b) the beginnings of human culture; (c) the psychology of human beings; (d) the interaction of human beings in societies and social subgroups; (e) the history of human civilizations or nations; (f) the economic, political, or legal structures of human societies. Complete a minimum of 18 credits from the Area of Emphasis course work listed below. For depth, complete at least two courses from one single discipline. For breadth, complete courses from at least three different disciplines. Courses taken for breadth or depth must carry at least 3 semester units. Complete one of the following General Education patterns: Cuesta College AA/AS GE or Cal-GETC. Complete Cuesta College degree requirements. (Meet with a Cuesta College counselor for details.) Notes: Courses listed below may double count towards GE requirements when appropriate. Additional elective courses may be necessary to total 60 credits, as required for the degree. Effective Fall 2009, a grade of a “C” or better is required for all courses taken in an area of emphasis. AGB 201 can count for depth with ECON 201A.