Social Science
Associate in Arts History · Chabot College · 2026-2027 Catalog
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:
- Students are expected to demonstrate critical understanding of the structure of, and connections between, cultural and social groups historically and in current conditions.
- 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 |
| orGEO 2 | Cultural Geography (Active) | 3 |
| ECON C2001 | Principles of Microeconomics (Active) | 3 |
| orECN 10 | General Economics (Active) | 3 |
| PSYC C1000 | Introduction to Psychology (Active) | 3 |
| orSOCI 1 | Principles of Sociology (Active) | 3 |
| HIS 2 | History of Western Civilization Since 1600 (Active) | 3 |
| orHIS 12 | History of California (Active) | 3 |
| POSC 20 | Comparative Politics (Active) | 3 |
| orPOSC 30 | International Relations (Active) | 3 |
| SOCI 2 | Social Problems (Active) | 3 |
| orHIS 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