Social Sciences
Associate in Arts in University Studies (21 Unit Emphasis) Social Sciences · Shasta College · 2026-2027 Catalog
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 | |
| orSOC-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. | ||