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  "edition": "2026-2027",
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  "name": "Liberal Arts: Social/Behavioral Science Emphasis",
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      "markdown": "**State Control Number:** 18596  \n**Program Code:** LASBS.VVCGE.AA or LASBS.CALGETC.AA  \n**Approved for Federal Financial Aid:** Yes\n\nThese courses emphasize the perspectives, concepts, theories and methodologies of the social and behavioral sciences. Students will learn about themselves and others as members of a larger society. Topics and discussion to stimulate critical thinking about ways people have acted in response to their societies will allow students to evaluate how societies and social subgroups operate."
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          "text": "Complete at least 18 units from the following, with at least two courses in any one subject.",
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