General Studies: Society, Human Behavior and Culture
The Society, Human Behavior and Culture area of emphasis examines people as members of society. The courses are designed to develop students’ awareness of the method of inquiry used by the social and behavioral sciences to stimulate critical thinking about the ways people respond to their societies and to promote appreciation of how societies and social subgroups operate. The degree includes introductory or integrative survey courses in Anthropology, Geography, Economics, Ethnic Studies, History, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work and Human Services, or related disciplines.
Courses
- ANTH M02 — Cultural Anthropology
- ANTH M03 — Archaeology
- ANTH M06 — Introduction to Native American Studies
- ANTH M07 — Peoples and Cultures of the World
- ANTH M08 — Linguistic Anthropology
- ANTH M09 — Sex, Gender, and Culture
- ANTH M11 — The Anthropology of Magic, Witchcraft and Religion
- ANTH M13 — The Chumash and Their Neighbors: Indians of California
- ANTH M14 — Monkeys, Apes, and Humans
- ANTH M15 — Egyptology: Archaeology of the Land of the Pharaohs
- ANTH M16 — Mysteries of the Ancient Maya
- ANTH M17 — Forensic Anthropology
- ANTH M18 — Culture, Health, and Healing
- BUS M30 — Introduction to Business
- BUS M39 — Business Communication
- CD M02 — Human Development: Infancy through Adolescence
- CD M03 — Child, Family, and Community
- CD M03H — Honors: Child, Family, and Community
- CD M05 — Teaching in a Diverse Society
- CJ M01 — Introduction to Criminal Justice
- CJ M01H — Honors: Introduction to Criminal Justice
- CJ M02 — Concepts of Criminal Law
- CJ M03 — Community Relations
- CJ M08 — Introduction to Constitutional Law
- COMM C1004 — Interpersonal Communication
- COMM M06 — Small Group Communication
- COMM M12 — Intercultural Communications
- COMM M13 — Gender Communication
- ECON C2001 — Principles of Microeconomics
- ECON C2002 — Principles of Macroeconomics
- ECON C2002H — Principles of Macroeconomics - Honors
- ECON M170 — Economic History of the US
- ETHS M01 — Introduction to Chicana/o Studies
- ETHS M04 — Chicana/o History II: 1848 to Present
- ETHS M10 — Introduction to African American Studies
- ETHS M40 — Introduction to Ethnic Studies
- FTMA M100 — Introduction to Mass Communications
- FTMA M108 — Women in Cinema
- GEOG M02 — Cultural Geography
- GEOG M03 — World Regional Geography
- GEOG M03H — Honors: World Regional Geography
- GEOG M10 — Geography of California
- HED M01 — Health and Society
- HED M03 — Nutrition, Fitness, and Stress Management
- HED M20 — Introduction to Public Health
- HED M21 — Social Determinants of Health, Disparities and Equities
- HED M22 — Personal Health and Wellness
- HIST C1001 — United States History to 1877
- HIST C1002 — United States History since 1865
- HIST M124 — Sports in American History
- HIST M131 — African American History to 1877
- HIST M133 — History of Mexican Americans
- HIST M135 — Native American History and Culture
- HIST M137 — History of American Women
- HIST M137H — Honors: History of American Women
- HIST M141 — African American History Since 1877
- HIST M143 — History of California
- HIST M145 — Race and Ethnicity in American History
- HIST M150 — World History: From Prehistory to 1500
- HIST M152 — History of Asia from Prehistory to 1600
- HIST M160 — World History: From 1450 to the Present
- HIST M162 — History of Asia From 1600 To The Present
- HIST M164 — History of Latin America
- HIST M170 — Western Civilization: From Prehistory to 1600
- HIST M180 — Western Civilization: From 1600 To The Present
- HIST M25 — History of the United States
- HIST M25H — Honors: History of the United States
- HOSP M100 — Introduction to Hospitality
- HOSP M140 — Introduction to Hotel Management
- HOSP M200 — Introduction to Event Management
- MATH M16A — Applied Calculus I
- NTS M01 — Introduction to Nutrition Science
- NTS M07 — Cultural Foods
- PHIL M03 — Introduction to Social and Political Philosophy
- PHIL M22 — Ethics of Business
- POLS C1000 — American Government and Politics
- POLS C1000H — American Government and Politics - Honors
- POLS M01 — Introduction to Politics
- POLS M02 — Comparative Politics
- POLS M04 — International Relations
- POLS M05 — National, State and Local Politics
- POLS M06 — Introduction to Political Theory
- POLS M09 — Introduction to Political Science Research Methods
- PSY M03 — Personal Growth and Social Awareness
- PSY M04 — Child Psychology
- PSY M05 — Social Psychology
- PSY M06 — Introduction to Behavioral Research Methods
- PSY M07 — Developmental Psychology (Lifespan)
- PSY M08 — Abnormal Psychology
- PSY M10 — Dying and Death
- PSY M125 — Statistics for the Behavioral and Social Sciences
- PSY M13 — Human Sexuality
- PSY M14 — Cross-Cultural Psychology
- PSY M16 — Personality Theories
- PSYC C1000 — Introduction to Psychology
- PSYC C1000H — Introduction to Psychology - Honors
- SJS M110 — Introduction to Social Justice Studies
- SJS M120 — Introduction to Women's Studies
- SJS M130 — Introduction to LGBTQ Studies
- SOC M115 — Social Problems
- SOC M120 — Introduction to Research Methods
- SOC M125 — Statistics for the Behavioral and Social Sciences
- SOC M130 — Introduction to Marriage and Family
- SOC M140 — Introduction to Gender
- SOC M150 — Introduction to Race and Ethnicity
- SOC M160 — Introduction to Criminology
- SOC M212 — Introduction to Sociology of Religion
- SOC M216 — Sociology of Deviant Behavior
- SOC M218 — Organized Crime and Terrorism
- SOCI C1000 — Introduction to Sociology
- SOCI C1000H — Introduction to Sociology - Honors
- STAT C1000 — Introduction to Statistics
- STAT C1000H — Introduction to Statistics - Honors
- SWHS M110 — Introduction to Social Work and Human Services