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 NumberCourse TitleUnits
Major requirement-Social ScienceSee Counselor3
ENGL 1A + 1ASUniversity-Parallel Reading and Composition + Support4-6
CCSF GE Area ACommunication and Analytical Thinking3 
CCSF GE Area G1 Health Knowledge Requirement2-3
CCSF GE Area G2Physical Skills Requirement1-3

Total Units: 13-18 

Semester 2

Course NumberCourse TitleUnits
Major requirement-Behavioral Science See Counselor3
Major requirement-Social or Behavioral Science See Counselor3
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 Requirement3-8
CCSF GE Area F United States History and Government Requirement3
Degree Applicable Elective 3

Total Units: 15-20

Semester 3

Course NumberCourse TitleUnits
Major requirement-Social or Behavioral Science See Counselor3
Major requirement-Social or Behavioral Science See Counselor3
CCSF GE Area CNatural Sciences Requirement3-6
Degree Applicable Elective 3
Degree Applicable Elective 3

Total Units: 15-18

Semester 4

Course NumberCourse TitleUnits
Major requirement-Social or Behavioral Science See Counselor3
CCSF GE Area E Humanities Requirement3
CCSF GE Area HEthnic Studies, Women's and Gender Studies and LGBTQ Studies3
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.