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General Studies AA - Social Science Emphasis
Social Sciences courses provide theory and instruction on the role of institutions, groups and individuals in society. These courses focus on the interaction of social, historic, economic, political, geographic, linguistic, religious, and/or cultural factors, with emphasis on the ways humans understand the complex nature of their existence. Courses emphasize the understanding of human and societal development within the context of issues which could divide people and culture (e.g., racism, colonialism, geopolitical issues and economic inequities) and the complex relationships between culture, individual development and historical context. Courses include discussion of skills and practices used by the social sciences: data collection, hypothesis development and testing, and critical evaluation of evidence.
Complete Major, MPC General Education Pattern, Competency Requirements, and 60 degree-applicable units.
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Online courses that satisfy Associates Degree requirements |
Units |
Offered Online |
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|---|---|---|---|
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ADMJ 2 |
Introduction to Administration of Justice |
3.0 |
✓ |
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ANTH 2 |
Introduction to Biological Anthropology |
3.0 |
✓ |
|
ANTH 4 |
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology |
3.0 |
✓ |
| ANTH 6 | Introduction to Archaeology and Prehistory | 3.0 | ✓ |
| ANTH 30 |
Gender in Global Perspective |
3.0 |
✓ |
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ECED 1 |
Child Growth and Development |
3.0 |
✓ |
|
ECED 55 |
Child, Family, and Community |
3.0 |
✓ |
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ECED 56 |
Teaching in a Diverse Society |
3.0 |
✓ |
|
ECON 2 |
Principles of Economics Macro |
3.0 |
✓ |
|
ECON 4 |
Principles of Economics Micro |
3.0 |
✓ |
| EDUC 1 | Introduction to Teaching and Education | 2.0 | ✓ |
| EDUC 1L | Education Service Learning Lab | 1.0 | ✓ |
| EDUC 2 | Critical Thinking and Public Education | 3.0 | ✓ |
| ETNC 5 | African-American Arts and Music in American Culture | 3.0 | ✓ |
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ETNC 10 |
Intercultural Relations in American Society |
3.0 |
✓ |
| ETNC 22 |
Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in American Society |
3.0 |
✓ |
| ETNC 24 |
African Americans in United States History to 1865 |
3.0 |
✓ |
| ETNC 30 |
Women in Cross-Cultural Perspective |
3.0 |
✓ |
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ETNC 45 |
Introduction to Language and Society |
3.0 |
✓ |
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GWOS 1 |
Introduction to Gender and Women's Studies |
3.0 |
✓ |
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GWOS 10 |
Gender in American Politics |
3.0 |
✓ |
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GWOS 12 |
Women in United States History |
3.0 |
✓ |
| GWOS 30 |
Women in Cross-Cultural Perspective |
3.0 | ✓ |
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GWOS 40 |
Introduction to Feminist Theory |
3.0 |
✓ |
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HIST 7 |
World History to 1500 |
3.0 |
✓ |
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HIST 8 |
World History Since 1500 |
3.0 |
✓ |
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HIST 12 |
Women in United States History |
3.0 |
✓ |
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HIST 15 |
History of California |
3.0 |
✓ |
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HIST 17 |
United States History to 1877 |
3.0 |
✓ |
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HIST 18 |
United States History from 1865 |
3.0 |
✓ |
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HIST 20 |
History of Mexico |
3.0 |
✓ |
| HIST 24 |
African Americans in United States History to 1865 |
3.0 |
✓ |
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HUMA 40 |
Introduction to Feminist Theory |
3.0 |
✓ |
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LING 15 |
Introduction to Linguistics |
3.0 |
✓ |
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LING 25 |
Introduction to Language and Gender |
3.0 |
✓ |
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LING 30 |
Introduction to the History of the English Language |
3.0 |
✓ |
| LING 35 |
Introduction to Nonverbal Communications |
3.0 |
✓ |
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LING 45 |
Introduction to Language and Society |
3.0 |
✓ |
|
LING 46 |
Introduction to Psycholinguistics |
3.0 |
✓ |
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LING 49 |
Introduction to Discourse Analysis |
3.0 |
✓ |
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LING 50 |
Introduction to Standard American English |
3.0 |
✓ |
| PHIL 40 |
Introduction to Feminist Theory |
3.0 |
✓ |
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POLS 1 |
Introduction to American Government and Politics |
3.0 |
✓ |
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POLS 2 |
Introduction to Comparative Government and Politics |
3.0 |
✓ |
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POLS 5 |
Politics of Developing Countries |
3.0 |
✓ |
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POLS 10 |
Gender in American Politics |
3.0 |
✓ |
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PSYC 1 |
General Psychology |
3.0 |
✓ |
| PSYC 3 | Introduction to Social Psychology | 3.0 | ✓ |
| PSYC 6 |
Psychology of Women |
3.0 |
✓ |
| PSYC 19 | Introduction to Statistics for the Social Sciences | 3.0 | ✓ |
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PSYC 25 |
Lifespan Development |
3.0 |
✓ |
| PSYC 38 |
Biological Psychology |
3.0 |
✓ |
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SIGN 10 |
Structure and Culture of American Sign Language |
3.0 |
✓ |
| SOCI 1 |
Introduction to Sociology |
3.0 |
✓ |
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SOCI 2 |
Contemporary Social Problems |
3.0 |
✓ |
| SOCI 3 | Introduction to Social Psychology | 3.0 | ✓ |
| SOCI 22 |
Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in American Society |
3.0 | ✓ |
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SOCI 40 |
Introduction to Marriage and Family Life |
3.0 |
✓ |
Refer to the MPC Catalog for additional face-to-face courses offered at MPC that satisfy degree requirements.
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