Social and Behavioral Sciences

The Social and Behavioral Sciences area of emphasis provides a broad understanding of the social, cultural, and intellectual world in which we live. Students who choose this area of emphasis typically have a diverse interest in human problems and seek a liberal education in a broad spectrum of understandings, insights, and appreciations. Multidisciplinary in nature, this area of emphasis seeks to provide an understanding of the interrelationships and varied methodologies of its many subject areas. The Social and Behavioral area of emphasis develops students’ intellectual and emotional understanding, appreciation, and insights which prepares them for jobs in government services, commerce or industry, and teaching.

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Utilize methods and theories from the social and behavioral sciences to collect, interpret, and apply quantitative and/or qualitative evidence to understand the human experience on an individual and/or societal level.
2. Employ methods and theories from different disciplines to analyze social and behavioral problems, policies related to these problems, and how they both change over time.

REQUIREMENTS

Review the Associate in Science and Associate in Arts Graduation Requirements and General Education requirements.