# Social Science (Associate in Arts)

Chabot College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: History

Source: https://chabot.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/4077/4078/6084/6124/6294

#### Description

An introduction to cultural analysis within and between cultural groups, both in the United States and throughout the world. Emphasis is on comparative theory and methodology. Recognizes the significance of globalization worldwide, its impact of cultures and treats culture as a dynamic entity. Prepares students for upper division majors in an array or subjects where cultural analysis is relevant including anthropology, geography, psychology, sociology, education, counseling, social welfare, global studies, peace studies, multicultural and gender studies.

#### Program Learning Outcomes

Upon the successful completion of this program, students should be able to:

1.  Students are expected to demonstrate critical understanding of the structure of, and connections between, cultural and social groups historically and in current conditions.
2.  Students are expected to develop the ability to employ conceptual frameworks of analysis to understand and evaluate social, cultural, economic, and/or political systems in the United States and abroad.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ANTH 3 | Social and Cultural Anthropology (Active) | 3 |
| or GEO 2 | Cultural Geography (Active) | 3 |
| ECON C2001 | Principles of Microeconomics (Active) | 3 |
| or ECN 10 | General Economics (Active) | 3 |
| PSYC C1000 | Introduction to Psychology (Active) | 3 |
| or SOCI 1 | Principles of Sociology (Active) | 3 |
| HIS 2 | History of Western Civilization Since 1600 (Active) | 3 |
| or HIS 12 | History of California (Active) | 3 |
| POSC 20 | Comparative Politics (Active) | 3 |
| or POSC 30 | International Relations (Active) | 3 |
| SOCI 2 | Social Problems (Active) | 3 |
| or HIS 49 | U.S. Women's History Post-Reconstruction (Active) | 3 |
| **Total** | | **60** |

#### Other Information

Discipline: Social Sciences, Humanities & Education

Program Control Number: 01094

TOP Code: 220100 - Social Sciences, General

CIP Code: 45.0101 - Social Sciences, General