About Liberal Arts and Sciences Emphasis in Social and Behavioral Sciences

The Liberal Arts and Sciences degree is designed for students who wish to have a broad knowledge of arts and sciences plus additional knowledge in an “Area of Emphasis.”

This degree can be a good option for students planning to transfer to a university as it provides the flexibility for students to satisfy both general education and lower division major requirements for specific universities while meeting associate degree requirements at the same time.

The courses in the Social and Behavioral Sciences emphasis cover the perspective, concepts, theories, and methodologies of the disciplines typically found in the Social and Behavioral Sciences.

Explore Potential Careers

Earning the Liberal Arts & Sciences Degree can lead to a variety of different jobs or career paths. Some of the many options you will have include archivist, broadcaster, business, case management, child development, congressional aide, computer science, counseling, economist, education, gaming, government, information technology, international relations, journalism, law, librarian, marketing research, medicine, museum director/curator, non-profits, public relations, psychologist, political consultant, politician, social media, social services, social work, and writer.

Program Options 

Click on the degree or certificate you're interested in earning to see a sample map of courses to take to complete your goal from start to finish. 

Please note that the course maps provided are just an example to help you get started. Please meet with a counselor to personalize the plan to you and your Academic goals. 

View Requirements in College Catalog

Semester 1 

Course Number Course Title Units
Major requirement-Social Science See Counselor 3
ENGL 1A + 1AS University-Parallel Reading and Composition + Support 4-6
CCSF GE Area A Communication and Analytical Thinking
CCSF GE Area G1  Health Knowledge Requirement 2-3
CCSF GE Area G2 Physical Skills Requirement 1-3

Total Units: 13-18 

Semester 2

Course Number Course Title Units
Major requirement-Behavioral Science  See Counselor 3
Major requirement-Social or Behavioral Science  See Counselor 3
MATH 46, MATH 60 or 860, ET 108B, or ET 50, or PSYC 5, or ECON 5, or LALS 5, or PHIL 12A, or FIN 136M or higher math course (or equivalent)  Math Graduation Requirement 3-8
CCSF GE Area F  United States History and Government Requirement 3
Degree Applicable Elective   3

Total Units: 15-20

Semester 3

Course Number Course Title Units
Major requirement-Social or Behavioral Science  See Counselor 3
Major requirement-Social or Behavioral Science  See Counselor 3
CCSF GE Area C Natural Sciences Requirement 3-6
Degree Applicable Elective   3
Degree Applicable Elective   3

Total Units: 15-18

Semester 4

Course Number Course Title Units
Major requirement-Social or Behavioral Science  See Counselor 3
CCSF GE Area E  Humanities Requirement 3
CCSF GE Area H Ethnic Studies, Women's and Gender Studies and LGBTQ Studies 3
Degree Applicable Elective   3
Degree Applicable Elective   3
Degree Applicable Elective   3

Total Units: 18

Transfer Options

The program coursework you complete at City College will satisfy lower-division requirements for related majors at UCs and CSUs. Have questions about transfer? Visit the Transfer Center for help, transfer information, and/or to speak with college representatives.