Liberal Arts & Sciences (LAS): Social Science - AA
A.A. Degree Major Degrees and Certificates A-Z · College of the Siskiyous · 2026-2027 Catalog
Credits: 18.0 credits
The Social Science Area of Emphasis is an interdisciplinary option for students who desire a broad study in the social science disciplines that include Administration of Justice, Anthropology, Early Childhood Education, Economics, History, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology. The Social Science Area of Emphasis may also help you prepare to transfer to a university. Courses completed to satisfy the Area of Emphasis requirements below may also count toward satisfying College of the Siskiyous and university transfer general education requirements. Consult with your advisor or counselor to develop an education plan that is appropriate for your academic goals. Important: To obtain the Associate in Arts Degree in LAS- Social Sciences, students must complete the following requirements with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0:
Program Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences: Social Science | 18 | |
| Requirements: Complete all of the following | 18 | |
| Important: To obtain the Associate in Arts Degree in LAS- Social Sciences, students must complete the following requirements with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 | ||
| Courses must be from at least three disciplines from major requirements below. | ||
| The College of the Siskiyous General Education Pattern (COSGE) requirements | ||
| Any needed electives to reach a total of 60 COS degree-applicable units. | ||
| All major courses and any courses noted on the COSGE check sheet must be completed with a C or better. | ||
| As part of the GE classes required for completion of the degree, students should plan to take English C1000 and complete the Math competency requirement their first year. | ||
| 18 semester units from the major requirements below. | 18 | |
| ADHS 2526 | Understanding Disability | 3 |
| ADJ 1001 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| ADJ 1517 | Community and the Justice System | 3 |
| ECE 1002 | Child Development | 3 |
| ECE 1003 | Child, Family and Community | 3 |
| ECE 1999 | Human Development | 3 |
| ECE 2500 | Supporting Family Relationships and Parenting | 3 |
| ECON C2001 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECON C2002 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| HIST 1004 | Western Civilizations I | 3 |
| HIST 1005 | Western Civilization II | 3 |
| HIST 1006 | California History and Politics | 3 |
| HIST 1007 | Native American History | 3 |
| HIST 1008 | History of Women in the United States | 3 |
| HIST 1009 | World Civilizations to 1500 | 3 |
| HIST 1010 | World Civilizations Since 1500 | 3 |
| HIST 1022 | Environmental History of North America | 3 |
| HIST C1001 | United States History to 1877 | 3 |
| HIST C1002 | United States History since 1865 | 3 |
| POLS C1000 | American Government and Politics | 3 |
| PSY 1003 | Introduction to Social Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 1502 | Introduction to Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC C1000 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 1001 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SOC 1002 | Social Problems | 3 |