Behavioral Science
Associate in Arts Sociology · Chabot College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Description
This major is highly recommended for transfer students because it provides a basic foundation for subsequent specialization in many liberal arts fields of study. It is strongly based in the international arena. The value of the degree is now recognized by business and industry as it requires a variety of skills demanded in business, education, health, law, and government, as well as the social services. The general studies student should market educational accomplishments as a collection of career transferable skills in communication, the global arena, public service, problem solving, production and personnel management.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of research methods used in the behavioral sciences.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the major theoretical perspectives included the behavioral sciences
Program Requirements
SUBJECT #
TITLE
UNITS
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ANTH 1 | Biological/Physical Anthropology | 3 |
| PSYC C1000 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| SOCI 1 | Principles of Sociology | 3 |
| ANTH 3 | Social and Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH 5 | Cultures of the U.S. in Global Perspective | 3 |
| ANTH 12 | Magic, Religion, Witchcraft and Healing | 3 |
| PSY 3 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 6 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 8 | Human Sexuality | 3 |
| orSOCI 8 | Human Sexuality | 3 |
| PSY 12 | Lifespan Psychology | 3 |
| SOCI 2 | Social Problems | 3 |
| SOCI 3 | Introduction to Race and Ethnicity | 3 |
| SOCI 6 | Introduction to Gender | 3 |
| Total | 60 | |
Other Information
Discipline: Social Sciences, Humanities & Education
Program Control Number: 09803
TOP Code: 200300 - Behavioral Science
CIP Code: 30.1701 - Behavioral Sciences