Majors in the Social Sciences

Degrees and Certificates

A.A.-T Degree in Anthropology
A.A.-T Degree in History
A.A. Degree in Liberal Arts: Social Science Emphasis- Behavioral and Organizational Social Sciences
A.A. Degree in Liberal Arts: Social Science Emphasis- Cultural and Historical Sciences
A.A.-T Degree in Philosophy
A.A.-T Degree in Political Science
A.A.-T Degree in Psychology
A.A.-T Degree in Social Justice Studies

A.A.-T Degree: Anthropology

The Associate in Arts in Anthropology for Transfer degree is designed to prepare students for a seamless transfer into the CSU system to complete a baccalaureate degree in Anthropology.

The Gavilan College Anthropology Program encompasses three subfields: cultural anthropology, physical anthropology, and archaeology. Together, these subfields offer a broad range of perspectives on the experiences and politics of being human. The courses offered teach students to develop a comprehensive understanding of humans in their diversity and complexity. These courses may be taken to satisfy the General Education requirements or to meet the requirements for an Associate in Arts in Anthropology for Transfer (ADT) degree. The ADT in Anthropology degree prepares students to transfer into the CSU system to pursue a baccalaureate degree in Anthropology or a related major.

Upon completion of the AA-T degree in Anthropology, students will be able to:

Critically examine and analyze human nature and behavior.
Critically examine and analyze anthropological ideas and data from a social justice perspective.
Describe cultural change from historical, political economic, symbolic, and discursive perspectives.
Describe biological and cultural factors responsible for human variation.
Distinguish variations in culture using a cultural relativist perspective.
Evaluate social scientific theories, methods, and techniques used to investigate the human past and present.
Conduct ethnographic research within a local community.
Write research papers using ethnographic, descriptive and analytic techniques.

Associate Degree for Transfer Requirements:

(1) Completion of 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:

(A) The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education - Breadth Requirements.

(B) A minimum of 18 semester units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.

(2) Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.

Title 5 section 55063(a) also require that students must earn a C or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis, or a "P" if the course was taken on a 'pass-no-pass' basis.

REQUIRED CORE:

ANTH1Introduction to Physical Anthropology3

ANTH2Introduction to Archaeology3

ANTH3Introduction to Cultural Anthropology3

LIST A

MATH5Introduction to Statistics3

LIST B:

BIO7Human Anatomy4

ANTH32Introduction to Research Methods OR3

PSYC32Introduction to Research Methods3

LIST C: Select one course or any course from LIST B not already used.

Any Course from List B above

ANTH1LPhysical Anthropology Lab1

ANTH5Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion3

ANTH6Culture and Politics of Africa3

HIST4AGlobal History Before 15003

HIST4BGlobal History After 15003

HIST12Mexican American Cultural History3

MUS6Introduction to World Music3

PHIL6Comparative Religions3

POLS3Introduction to Comparative Politics3

POLS4Introduction to International Relations3

SOC1AIntroduction to Sociology3

SOC1BIntroduction to Sociology: Social Problems3

SOC3Sociology of Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Identity3

SOC4Sociology of Women and Men3

Units Required for the Major: 18 - 20

Double Counted Units: CSU: 12 - 16; IGETC: 12 - 16

General Education Requirements: CSU: 39; IGETC: 37

Electives needed to get to 60 Units: CSU: 13 - 19; IGETC: 15 - 21

Total Units for the Degree: 60 Units

A.A.-T Degree: History

Historical knowledge provides a context for understanding the present and preparing for the future. The Associate in Arts in History for Transfer Degree offers a broad range of courses designed to enable students to comprehend how the community, nation, and the contemporary world have been shaped by historical events and forces. By studying history of many societies and cultures we gain perspective on our own. These courses may be taken to satisfy General Education requirements or to meet the requirements for an Associate in Arts in History for Transfer (ADT) degree. The ADT in History degree prepares students to seamlessly transfer into the CSU system to pursue a baccalaureate degree in History or a related major.

Upon Successful completion of the program, students will be able to:

Practice and analyze democratic civic engagement.
Demonstrate and evaluate relationships between local, national, and international issues, movements, and ideas.
Demonstrate cultural competence, language skills, cross-cultural adaptation skills, and critically reflect upon their own social, historical, cultural, economic, and political contexts.
Evaluate the impact of globalization upon inequality, privilege, perspective, social conditions and institutions, power structures, difference, and social change.
Describe contemporary social and political values, and assess their historical and global linkage.
Demonstrate a range of skills including: research, documentation, analysis, evaluation, communication, contextualization, teamwork, observation, and cultural competency by relating social science concepts and theories to issues of importance to local communities.
Demonstrate college level reading, writing and critical thinking in the formulation of research assignment/s, and demonstrate effective skills in finding, evaluating, interpreting, and using both primary and secondary sources.
Identify, develop, use, and assess tools and methods for community change and social justice.

Associate Degree Transfer Requirements:

(1) Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:

(A) The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education – Breadth Requirements.

(B) A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.

(2) Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.

ADTs also require that students must earn a C or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.

Required Core

HIST1United States History through Reconstruction3

HIST2United States History Reconstruction to the Present3

LIST A:

HIST4AGlobal History Before 1500 OR3

HIST7AHistory of Western Civilization3

HIST4BGlobal History After 1500 OR3

HIST7BHistory of Western Civilization3

LIST B: Select one course below or HIST 4A or HIST 4B if not already used (3 units)

HIST3History of California3

HIST5Women's Lives in Early United States History3

HIST6Women's Lives in Recent United States History3

HIST12Mexican American Cultural History3

HIST21Ancient Americas: A History through Art OR3

ART21Ancient Americas: A History through Art3

LIST C: Select one course or any course from LIST B not already used (3 units)

ANTH3Introduction to Cultural Anthropology3

ANTH5Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion3

ANTH6Culture and Politics of Africa3

ART1AArt History3

ART1BArt History3

MUS1AMusic History and Literature3

MUS1BMusic History and Literature3

POLS6Introduction to Conflict Resolution3

PSYC6Introduction to Conflict Resolution3

POLS9Global Social Change3

SOC9Global Social Change3

SOC1BIntroduction to Sociology: Social Problems3

SOC3Sociology of Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Identity3

SOC4Sociology of Women and Men3

THEA1Theatre History: Greece to Restoration3

Units Required for the Major: 18

Double Counted Units: CSU: 9 - 18; IGETC: 9 - 18

General Education Requirements: CSU GE: 39; IGETC: 37

Electives needed to get to 60 Units: CSU: 12 - 21; IGETC: 14 - 23

Total Units for the Degree: 60 Units

A.A. Degree: Liberal Arts: Social Science Emphasis- Behavioral and Organizational Social Sciences

In this emphasis students will analyze theories and concepts related to social and psychological development, and political organizations. Students will study the scientific method and use research methodologies to analyze, compare and contrast, and synthesize psychological, political and social structures.

REQUIREMENTS:

Choose any combination of courses for a minimum of 18 units:

Administration of Justice:

AJ10Introduction to the Administration of Justice3

AJ18Community Relations and the Justice System3

Allied Health

AH3The Person in the Life Cycle3

AH15Survey of Human Anatomy and Physiology OR5

BIO15Survey of Human Anatomy and Physiology5

Child Development

CD2Early Child Development OR3

PSYC2Early Child Development3

CD3Child Growth and Development During the School Years OR3

PSYC3Child Growth and Development During the School Years3

Economics

ECON1Principles of Macroeconomics3

ECON2Principles of Microeconomics3

Journalism

JOUR10Mass Media and Society OR3

SOC10Mass Media and Society3

Mathematics

MATH5Introduction to Statistics3

MATH6Calculus for Business/Social Science3

Political Science

POLS6Introduction to Conflict Resolution OR3

CMUN6Introduction to Conflict Resolution OR3

PSYC6Introduction to Conflict Resolution3

PSYC7Cultural Context of Child and Family in a Diverse Society OR3

CD7Cultural Context of Child and Family in a Diverse Society3

POLS1Introduction to American Government3

POLS3Introduction to Comparative Politics3

POLS4Introduction to International Relations3

Psychology

PSYC10Introduction to Psychology3

PSYC11Biological Psychology3

Sociology

SOC1AIntroduction to Sociology3

SOC1BIntroduction to Sociology: Social Problems3

SOC3Sociology of Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Identity3

SOC4Sociology of Women and Men3

SOC21Marriage and the Family3

General Education Requirements: (35 - 39 Units)

A student may complete the Gavilan College A.A./A.S. general education, the CSU-GE Breadth or the IGETC pattern, plus sufficient electives to meet a 60 unit total. See a counselor for details. NOTE: A course may be used to satisfy both general education and major requirements. See "Double Counting Rule".

A.A. Degree: Liberal Arts: Social Science Emphasis- Cultural and Historical Sciences

In this emphasis students will analyze theories and concepts related to the development of cultural and historical development of societies. Students will study social science theory and practice to analyze, compare and contrast and synthesize aspects of societies and events from different regions and eras.

REQUIREMENTS:

Choose any combination of the following courses for a minimum of 18 units:

Administration of Justice/Political Science/Psychology:

CMUN6Introduction to Conflict Resolution OR3

POLS6Introduction to Conflict Resolution OR3

PSYC6Introduction to Conflict Resolution3

Anthropology

ANTH1Introduction to Physical Anthropology3

ANTH2Introduction to Archaeology3

ANTH3Introduction to Cultural Anthropology3

ANTH5Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion3

Art

ART10ACultural History of Ceramics3

ART21Ancient Americas: A History through Art3

Child Development

CD5Child/Family and Community3

CD6Games and Rhythms for Children OR3

KIN6Games and Rhythms for Children3

Economics

ECON1Principles of Macroeconomics3

ECON2Principles of Microeconomics3

Geography

GEOG2Cultural Geography3

History

HIST1United States History through Reconstruction3

HIST2United States History Reconstruction to the Present3

HIST3History of California3

HIST4AGlobal History Before 15003

HIST4BGlobal History After 15003

HIST5Women's Lives in Early United States History3

HIST6Women's Lives in Recent United States History3

HIST7AHistory of Western Civilization3

HIST7BHistory of Western Civilization3

HIST12Mexican American Cultural History OR3

HUM12Mexican American Cultural History3

HIST21Ancient Americas: A History through Art3

Political Science

POLS1Introduction to American Government3

Sociology

SOC1AIntroduction to Sociology3

SOC1BIntroduction to Sociology: Social Problems3

SOC3Sociology of Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Identity3

SOC4Sociology of Women and Men3

General Education Requirements: (35 - 39 Units)

A.A.-T Degree: Philosophy

The Associate in Arts in Philosophy for Transfer degree is designed to prepare students for a seamless transfer into the CSU system to complete a baccalaureate degree in Philosophy. Philosophy is the study of basic and fundamental issues, such as those concerning reality, knowledge, morality, and truth. Philosophers ask questions like: Do we have free will? What do I know? What is the nature of truth? How do I know I’m not a brain in a vat? Is there a universal morality? Does God exist? What distinguishes philosophy from other disciplines is its methodology. A philosopher’s methodology is systematic and relies heavily upon rational argument. The process demands rigorous, analytic, and critical thinking. The benefits of which include resolving confusion, unmasking assumptions, highlighting distinctions, and offering clarification. Courses in the Gavilan Philosophy Program are designed to transfer to four-year institutions and to prepare philosophy majors for upper-division coursework. Specifically, this degree is intended for students transferring to a California State University program. A degree in philosophy can lead to a career teaching and doing academic research in philosophy, but it also equips one with the writing, thinking, and problem-solving skills important for many careers, including the fields of law, business, politics, medicine and others.

REQUIREMENTS: Select 2 (6 units)

PHIL2Introduction to Logic3

PHIL1Introduction to Philosophy OR3

PHIL3AEthics3

LIST A: Select 1 (3 units)

ANY COURSE FROM ABOVE LIST NOT ALREADY USED (3 units)

PHIL7AHistory of Philosophy: Ancient to Medieval Times3

PHIL7BHistory of Philosophy: Renaissance to Modern Periods3

LIST B: Select 2 (6 units)

ANY COURSE NOT USED IN LIST A or B (3 units)

HIST7AHistory of Western Civilization3

HIST7BHistory of Western Civilization3

LIST C: Select 1 (3 units)

ANY COURSE NOT USED IN LIST A or B (3 units)

PHIL9Philosophy of Religion3

PHIL3BContemporary Moral Issues3

PHIL6Comparative Religions3

PHIL15Asian Philosophies3

Associate Degree for Transfer Requirements:

In addition to passing all courses required for the major area of emphasis with a C or better (letter grading option only), completion requirements for the degree include:

1) Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:

(A) The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education – Breadth Requirements.

(B) A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.

2) Attainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.

ADTs also require that students must earn a C or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis, or a "P" for any course taken on a 'pass-no-pass' basis.

Units Required for the Major: 18

Double Counted Units: CSU: 9; IGETC: 6

General Education Requirements: CSU GE: 39; IGETC: 37

Electives needed to get to 60 Units: CSU: 12; IGETC: 11

Total Units for the Degree: 60 Units

A.A.-T Degree: Political Science

The Associate in Arts in Political Science for Transfer degree is designed to prepare students for a seamless transfer into the CSU system to complete a baccalaureate degree in Political Science. Political science is the study of governments, power relations, public policies, political theories, political processes, and political behavior. The Political science major at Gavilan College is designed to develop knowledge, analytical skills, and critical insight into the nature of politics and political problems. Political science subfields include American government, political theory, comparative politics, and international politics. The major introduces each of these subfields to prospective students. The aim of the AA-T degree in Political Science is to prepare students for active participation in political life, whether as informed citizens or residents, as well as to prepare students for transfer into the CSU system as a political science major specializing in several possible subfields such as American politics, campaign management studies, comparative politics, international relations and terrorism studies. The aim of the AA-T degree in Political Science is to prepare students for active participation in political life, whether as informed citizens or residents, as well as to prepare students for transfer into the CSU system as a political science major specializing in several possible subfields such as American politics, campaign management studies, comparative politics, international relations and terrorism studies.

REQUIREMENTS: (3 units)

POLS1Introduction to American Government3

LIST A: Select 3 (9 units)

PSYC32Introduction to Research Methods OR3

POLS32Introduction to Research Methods3

POLS3Introduction to Comparative Politics3

POLS4Introduction to International Relations3

POLS10Introduction to Political Science3

MATH5Introduction to Statistics3

LIST B: Select 2 (6 units)

ANY COURSE NOT USED IN LIST A (3 units)

POLS5Introduction to Modern International Terrorism3

POLS7Introduction to California Government and Politics3

POLS9Global Social Change3

POLS 12Introduction to Political Thought3

Associate Degree for Transfer Requirements:

In addition to passing all courses required for the major area of emphasis with a C or better (letter grading option only), completion requirements for the degree include:

1) Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:

(A) The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education – Breadth Requirements.

(B) A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.

2) Attainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.

ADTs also require that students must earn a C or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis, or a "P" for any course taken on a 'pass-no-pass' basis.

Total Units for the Major: 18

Double Counted Units: CSU: 6 - 9; IGETC: 6 - 9

General Education Requirements: CSU: 39; IGETC: 37

Electives Needed to get to 60 Units: CSU: 9 - 12; IGETC: 9 - 12

Total Units for the Degree: 60

A.A.-T Degree: Psychology

The Associate in Arts in Psychology for Transfer degree is designed to prepare students for a seamless transfer into the CSU system to complete a baccalaureate degree in Psychology. Associate in Arts in Psychology for Transfer. The Associate in Arts in Psychology for Transfer at Gavilan College provides students with introductory exposure to psychology as the scientific study of thoughts, feelings, and behavior in the contexts in which they occur, as well as a field committed to taking its scientific findings and applying them to the prevention and resolution of personal and interpersonal problems. Students who complete this 18-unit degree program will be prepared to pursue a Bachelor's degree in Psychology at the California State University (CSU). Additionally, the psychology major will provide a foundation for further study and careers in other social sciences, education, business, law, law enforcement, and the health field. All courses in this major must be completed with a grade of "C" or better. Students who complete the Associate in Arts in Psychology for Transfer degree program will be prepared to pursue a Bachelor's degree in Psychology at the California State University (CSU). Additionally, the psychology major will provide a foundation for further study and careers in other social sciences

REQUIREMENTS: (9 units)

MATH5Introduction to Statistics3

PSYC10Introduction to Psychology3

PSYC32Introduction to Research Methods3

LIST A: Select 1 (4 units)

BIO10Principles of Biology4

BIO12Introduction to Human Biology4

LIST B: Select 1 (3 units)

ANY COURSE NOT USED IN LIST A (3 units)

PSYC11Biological Psychology3

LIST C: Select 1 (3 units)

PSYC40Child and Adolescent Development3

PSYC3Child Growth and Development During the School Years3

Associate Degree for Transfer Requirements:

In addition to passing all courses required for the major area of emphasis with a C or better (letter grading option only), completion requirements for the degree include:

1) Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:

(A) The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education – Breadth Requirements.

(B) A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.

2) Attainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.

ADTs also require that students must earn a C or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis, or a "P" for any course taken on a 'pass-no-pass' basis.

Units Required for the Major: 19 - 20

Double Counted Units: CSU: 10 - 13; IGETC: 10 - 13

General Education Requirements: CSU GE: 39; IGETC: 37

Electives needed to get to 60 Units: CSU: 11 - 16: IGETC: 13 - 17

Total Units for the Degree: 60 Units

A.A.-T Degree: Social Justice Studies

Social Justice Studies explores the important terrain between ideals of justice and everyday local, national, and global realities of injustice. Emphasizing interdisciplinary academic understanding as well as applied experience in community, the major inspires critical thinkers to draw upon rich legacies of scholars and activists who animate and sustain democratic movements for change. Students who wish to be informed citizens committed to strategic, accountable, and reflective engagement in business, government, non-profit, science, humanities, and artistic careers will find Social Justice Studies coursework helpful and inspiring. The Associate in Arts in Social Justice Studies for Transfer degree is designed to prepare students for a seamless transfer into the CSU system to complete a baccalaureate degree in Social Justice Studies.

(1) Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:

(A) The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education – Breadth Requirements.

(B) A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.

(2) Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.

ADTs also require that students must earn a C or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. A “P” (Pass) grade is not an acceptable grade for courses in the major.

Core Requirements (9 Units)

SOC3Sociology of Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Identity3

SJS 5Introduction to Women's Studies3

CMUN4Intercultural Communication OR3

SOC1BIntroduction to Sociology: Social Problems3

LIST A: Select three courses from at least two of the following areas (9 units)

Area 1:

HIST12Mexican American Cultural History OR3

HUM12Mexican American Cultural History3

HIST5Women's Lives in Early United States History3

HIST6Women's Lives in Recent United States History3

POLS9Global Social Change3

Area 2

ENGL2BAmerican Ethnic Literature3

ENGL2EIntroduction to Women Writers3

HIST4AGlobal History Before 15003

HIST4BGlobal History After 15003

PHIL3BContemporary Moral Issues3

Area 3

SOC1BIntroduction to Sociology: Social Problems3

CMUN6Introduction to Conflict Resolution OR3

POLS6Introduction to Conflict Resolution OR3

PSYC6Introduction to Conflict Resolution3

ANTH3Introduction to Cultural Anthropology3

ANTH6Culture and Politics of Africa3

Area 4

PSYC32Introduction to Research Methods OR3

BUS11Statistics for Business and Economics OR4

MATH5Introduction to Statistics3

Area 5

SPAN2BIntermediate Spanish OR5

SPAN12ASpanish for Spanish Speakers5