# Social Sciences (Associate in Arts in University Studies (21 Unit Emphasis))

Shasta College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Social Sciences

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The A.A. in University Studies, Social Sciences emphasis is designed to provide students with a strong foundation for the study of humanity from diverse perspectives. It is an excellent starting point for students interested in pursuing baccalaureate degrees in anthropology, history, political science, psychology, sociology.

### Program learning outcomes

For University Studies Degree Learning Outcomes, see page 28.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Choose 21 units from at least three different disciplines** | |  |
| ANTH-C1001 | Introduction to Biological Anthropology |  |
| ANTH-2 | Cultural Anthropology |  |
| ANTH-14 | Religion, Myth and Ritual |  |
| ANTH-25 | Indigenous Peoples of North America |  |
| ARCH-3 | Principles of Archaeology |  |
| ARCH-4A | Beginning Field Archaeology |  |
| ECE-1 | Human Development |  |
| ECE-2 | Child, Family, Community |  |
| ECE-9 | Child Growth and Development |  |
| ECON-C2001 | Principles of Microeconomics |  |
| ECON-C2002 | Principles of Macroeconomics |  |
| GEOG-1A | Physical Geography |  |
| GEOG-1AL | Physical Geography Lab |  |
| GEOG-1B | Human Geography |  |
| GEOG-5 | Digital Geographies |  |
| GEOG-7 | California Geography |  |
| GEOG-8 | World Regional Geography |  |
| HIST-1A | History of Western Civilization |  |
| HIST-1B | History of Western Civilization |  |
| HIST-2 | World Civilization to 1500 C.e. |  |
| HIST-3 | World Civilization: 1500 to Present |  |
| HIST-C1001 | United States History to 1877 |  |
| HIST-C1002 | United States History Since 1865 |  |
| HIST-25 | African American History |  |
| HIST-35 | History of Mexican Americans |  |
| HIST-38 | History of World Religions |  |
| HIST-40 | History and Government of California |  |
| HUSV-16 | Marriage and Family |  |
| HUSV-18 | Adulthood and Aging |  |
| HUSV-70 | Introduction to Social Work and Human Services |  |
| STAT-C1000 | Introduction to Statistics |  |
| or SOC-3 | Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences |  |
| POLS-1 | Introduction to Political Science |  |
| POLS-C1000 | American Government and Politics |  |
| POLS-25 | Introduction to International Relations |  |
| PSYC-C1000 | Introduction to Psychology |  |
| PSYC-5 | Human Sexuality |  |
| PSYC-14 | Psychology of Personal and Social Adjustment |  |
| PSYC-15 | Social Psychology |  |
| PSYC-17 | Abnormal Psychology |  |
| PSYC-20 | Cross-Cultural Psychology |  |
| PSYC-25 | Introduction to Research Methods |  |
| PSYC-41 | Cultural/Social Context of Childhood |  |
| PSYC-46 | Human Memory and Learning |  |
| SOC-C1000 |  |  |
| SOC-2 | Social Problems |  |
| SOC-15 | Sociology of Mass Media |  |
| SOC-25 | Race, Ethnicity, and Society |  |
| SOC-30 | Sociology of Gender |  |
| ***Students can take STAT C1000 or SOC 3 as part of the 21 units, but it does not fulfill one of the three discipline requirements.** | |  |