General Studies Pattern 1: Social and Behavioral Sciences

The Associate in Arts (AA) in General Studies Pattern 1 with an emphasis in Social and Behavioral Sciences is designed for students who are interested in pursuing an associate degree while exploring the majors or professions that require a broad understanding of the Social and Behavioral Sciences. The courses that fulfill the Social and Behavioral Sciences area of emphasis will examine 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 category would include introductory or integrative survey courses in cultural anthropology, cultural geography, economics, history, political science, psychology, sociology, or related disciplines. NOTE: Students planning to transfer to a four-year university are advised that this curriculum may not adequately prepare them for transfer. General Studies Patterns 2 and 3 are designed for transfer students. To obtain an AA in General Studies Pattern 1 with an emphasis in Social & Behavior Sciences degree, students must: 1. Complete Moorpark College's General Education requirements to include Areas 1 - 7. 2. Complete a minimum of 18 semester units in the Social & Behavior Sciences area of emphasis with a grade of “C” or better, or a "P" if the course is taken on a "Pass/No-Pass" (P/NP) basis (Title 5 § 55062). Six (6) of the 18 units must be within a single discipline. Even though a "P" is allowed, it is recommended that students complete all major coursework for a letter grade (A, B, or C). NOTE: Universities have limitations on the number of units that can be taken “Pass/No-Pass” and therefore it is strongly recommended that students take all major coursework for a letter grade.) 3. Complete a minimum of 60 degree-applicable units. 4. Obtain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0. in all courses for the degree. 5. Meet the residency requirements. For students in the Ventura County Community College District, a minimum of 12 units must be completed within the district.