# Liberal Arts, AA - Emphasis in Social and Behavior Science (Associate of Arts)

Palo Verde College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Social and Behavior Science

Source: https://catalog.paloverde.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=2&poid=119

Credits: 60.0 - 61.0

The Associate Degree in Liberal Arts is designed for students who wish to have a broad knowledge of liberal arts and sciences plus additional coursework in an "Area of Emphasis." This area of emphasis would be an ideal choice for students who plan on transferring to the California State University (CSU) or University of California (UC) as students can satisfy general education requirement, plus focus on transferable coursework that relates to majors at these institutions. Please consult with a counselor for information regarding your intended major at the specific college or university of your choice. Along with the area of emphasis requirements, students must also fulfill the CalGETC General education pattern to complete all degree requirements.

## Program Outcomes

1.  Acquired fundamental grounding in communication, critical thinking, scientific inquiry, and quantitative reasoning, the arts, literature and humanities, social, political and economic institutions, and self-development.
2.  Acquired fundamental knowledge and skills in various disciplines constituting the social sciences.

### Program Requirements

#### Area of Emphasis - Total 18 Minimum Credits is Required

For depth of study, 2 or more courses in one discipline is required.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ANTH C1001 | Introduction to Biological Anthropology | 3 |
| ANT 101 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ANT 102 | Aztecs, Maya, and Their Predecessors | 3 |
| ANT 107 | Anthropology of Religion | 3 |
| ANT 201 | Introduction to Archaeology | 3 |
| CDEV C1000 | Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| ECON C2001 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECON C2002 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| GGR 103 | World Geography | 3 |
| HIS 110 | World Civilization I | 3 |
| HIS 120 | World Civilization II | 3 |
| HIS 125 | California History | 3 |
| HIST C1001 | United States History to 1877 | 3 |
| HIST C1002 | United States History since 1865 | 3 |
| PSYC C1000 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 115 | Human Sexuality | 3 |
| PSY 150 | Introduction to Research Methods | 3 |
| PSY 155 | Introduction to Statistical Analysis for the Social Sciences | 3 |
| PSY 201 | Lifespan Development | 3 |
| PSY 205 | Introduction to Biological Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 210 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 215 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| SOCI C1000 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SOC 120 | Research Methods in Sociology | 3 |
| SOC 115 | Introduction to Chicano/a Studies | 3 |
| SOC 121 | Social Problems | 3 |
| SOC 140 | Introduction to Gender | 3 |
| SOC 160 | Introduction to Crime | 3 |
| ANTH C1001L | Biological Anthropology Lab | 1 |
| STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |

#### List A: Total 3-4 Credits

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| PSY 155 | Introduction to Statistical Analysis for the Social Sciences | 3 |

#### List B: Total 4 Credits

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ANTH C1001 | Introduction to Biological Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH C1001L | Biological Anthropology Lab | 1 |

#### CalGETC

-   Transfer General Education Requirements Credits: 34 - 38