Social Science - AA
A.A. Degree Major Degrees and Certificates A-Z · College of the Siskiyous · 2026-2027 Catalog
Credits: 21.0 credits
The social science major is an interdisciplinary option for students wishing a broad preparation encompassing the disciplines of economics, political science, and sociology. The Social Science curriculum at College of the Siskiyous may also academically prepare the student to transfer to a 4-year university to complete a Baccalaureate degree program. It is highly recommended that students who wish to transfer may want to consult their counselor to help them determine the best course of action for their goals.
Program Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Social Science - AA Degree Requirements: Complete all of the following | 21 | |
| IMPORTANT: To obtain the Associate in Arts Degree in Social Science, students must complete the following requirements with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0: | ||
| The Social Science 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. | ||
| Complete the following: Complete all of the following | 9 | |
| CSCI 1001 | Introduction to Computer Science | 3 |
| ECON C2002 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| HIST C1001 | United States History to 1877 | 3 |
| Complete one of the following | 3 | |
| SOC 1001 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SOC 1002 | Social Problems | 3 |
| Complete three of the following | 9 | |
| ECON C2001 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ETHN 1001 | Ethnic Studies | 3 |
| HIST 1004 | Western Civilizations I | 3 |
| HIST 1005 | Western Civilization II | 3 |
| HIST 1006 | California History and Politics | 3 |
| HIST C1002 | United States History since 1865 | 3 |
| POLS C1000 | American Government and Politics | 3 |
Recommended Sequence
Social Science
Term 1 (6 units)
- HISTC1001 - United States History to 1877 (3)
- POLSC1000 - American Government and Politics (3)
Term 2 (6 units)
- HISTC1002 - United States History since 1865 (3)
- SOC1001 - Introduction to Sociology (3)
Term 3 (9 units)
- ECONC2002 - Principles of Macroeconomics (3)
- ETHN1001 - Ethnic Studies (3)
- HIST1004 - Western Civilizations I (3)
Term 4 (3 units)
- CSCI1001 - Introduction to Computer Science (3)