The Liberal Arts Degree: Social and Behavioral Science is a group of courses emphasizing the study of perspectives, concepts, theories and methodologies typically found in the vast variety of disciplines that comprise study in the Social and Behavioral Sciences. Students will develop an awareness of themselves and others as members of a larger society. Topics of discussion are designed to help students 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. Students must complete 18 units from at least two of the following disciplines with a grade of “C” or better: African-American Studies, Anthropology, Asian and Asian-American Studies, Economics, Education, Geography (excluding physical geography), History, Mexican/Latin American Studies, Political Science, Psychology and Sociology

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:

- Develop knowledge of their own critical thinking skills and processes.

- Recognize the effects of their communication skills on others’ perceptions of themselves.

- Develop an awareness of the manifold perspectives of the diversity of peoples and cultures that surround them.