Social and Behavioral Sciences
Associate in Arts Interdisciplinary Studies · Woodland Community College · 2026-2027 Catalog
The Social and Behavioral Sciences AA has an interdisciplinary area of emphasis on people as members of society. Students who complete this degree will develop an awareness of the methods of inquiry used by the social and behavioral sciences, the ways people act and have acted in response to their societies, and how societies and social subgroups operate.
Students who complete this degree can earn higher wages in entry-level positions in a variety of fields, particularly ones that prefer familiarity with the social and behavioral sciences. The degree may also prepare students for careers that require further study, such as social and community service managers, researchers, and educators; students who plan to transfer should meet with a counselor to ensure that transfer requirements are met.
Required Courses for Major
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Area of Emphasis: | ||
| Select 18 units from courses that meet the WCC General Education Area 4 (Social and Behavioral Sciences) requirements. Courses in area of emphasis must be selected from at least 3 different disciplines, and completed with a C or better. . . .18 Units | ||
| Additional Requirements: | ||
| Total units | 18 | |
Students must also complete WCC Graduation and General Education requirements, including additional degree-applicable coursework to reach 60 units.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42–42 Units
†To earn an Associate degree, students will complete at least 60 units of degree-applicable coursework, including required courses for the major (listed above), General Education, and Graduation Requirements.
Students who complete an Associate Degree for Transfer (AA-T or AS-T) will receive priority admission with junior status to the California State University System and priority admission consideration to their local CSU campus or to a program that is deemed similar to their community college major. This priority does not guarantee admission to specific majors or campuses. Students should consult with a counselor for more information on specific university major admission and transfer requirements.
The following are required for all AA-T or AS-T degrees:
- Minimum of 60 CSU transferable semester units
- Minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework
- Satisfactory completion (C or better OR Pass*) of courses used to satisfy major requirements AND courses used to complete the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) requirements
*Some majors may not accept a Pass in place of a letter grade. Consult with a counselor before choosing the P/NP grading option.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Recognize and connect the ways individuals and institutions may be beneficiaries and/or victims of social injustice.
- Identify and analyze the ways injustices are institutionalized in social, political, and economic structures.
- Identify and practice the methods people use to fight for social justice at local, national, and international levels.