Social Science AA (A.A. Degree) · Lake Tahoe Community College

Units: 90 units

The Social Science degree provides students with an understanding of human behavior, mental processes, and social institutions that are important in contemporary society. The degree provides skills that are valuable in a wide range of careers including business, government, social services, and education. The degree offers students a foundational understanding of the social sciences.

Program Learning Outcomes

Apply critical thinking skills to major social, historical, political, and psychological issues.
Develop an open-mindedness to various social, historical, political, and psychological perspectives and opinions, as well as a tolerance for ambiguity.
Apply research methods and theories to major social science issues
Develop an appreciation and understanding for human diversity.

Program Requirements

Course	Title	Units
Social Science AA (Total 28 - 31)
Complete all of the following
B.1. One course from the following: (Total 4)
Complete the following number of credits: 4
PSY 101	General Psychology	4
PSY 102	Child and Adolescent Growth and Development	4
PSY 103	Adult Development	4
B.2. One Course from the following: (Total 4)
Complete the following number of credits: 4
HIS 111	U.S. History, Part I	4
HIS 112	U.S. History, Part II	4
HIS 113	U.S History, Part III	4
HIS 127A	World Civilizations, Part A	4
HIS 127B	World Civilizations, Part B	4
HIS 127C	World Civilizations, Part C	4
POL 101	American Government	4
POL 107	Introduction to Political Theory	4
POL 204	Introduction to International Relations	4
POL 206	Introduction to Comparative Politics	4
B.3. One course from the following: (Total 4)
Complete the following number of credits: 4
ANT 102	Cultural Anthropology	4
SOC 101	Introduction to Sociology	4
B.4. A minimum of 16 credits from the following (courses under this section cannot be double counted for requirements B.1., B.2., and B.3): (Total 16 - 19)
Complete the following number of credits: 16-19
ANT 101	Introduction to Archaeology	4
ANT 102	Cultural Anthropology	4
ANT 106	Visual Anthropology	4
ANT 107	Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion	4
ANT 108	Introduction to Language and Culture	4
BSN 100	Introduction to Business	4
BSN 101A	Business Law: Introduction to Law and Business Transactions	5
BSN 107	Business Law: Introduction to the Legal Environment of Business	5
BSN 120	Human Resource Management	4
BSN 125	Business Management	4
COU 120	Introduction to Substance Use Disorders	4
CRJ 101	Introduction to Criminal Justice	4
CRJ 102	Criminal Law	4
CRJ 105	Cultural Diversity in Criminal Justice	4
ECE 101	Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children	4
ECE 102	Child and Adolescent Growth and Development	4
ECE 103	Child, Family, and Community	4
GEG 102	Human Geography	4
GEG 103	World Regional Geography	4
GEG 106	California Geography	4
HIS 109	Women in American History	4
HIS 110	Multicultural History of the United States	4
HIS 118	California History	4
HIS 127A	World Civilizations, Part A	4
HIS 127B	World Civilizations, Part B	4
HIS 127C	World Civilizations, Part C	4
POL 101	American Government	4
POL 107	Introduction to Political Theory	4
POL 204	Introduction to International Relations	4
POL 206	Introduction to Comparative Politics	4
PSY 101	General Psychology	4
PSY 103	Adult Development	4
PSY 104	Social Psychology	4
PSY 107	Theories of Personality	4
PSY 109	Lifespan Development	4
SOC 101	Introduction to Sociology	4
SOC 102	Marriage, Families, and Intimate Relationships	4
SOC 103	Social Problems	4
SOC 104	Deviance	4
SOC 106	Crime and Society	4
SOC 107	Race and Ethnic Relations	4
SOC 114	Gender	4