General Studies Patterns II/III—Social and Behavioral Sciences Emphasis

The courses that fulfills 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. Pattern II: This pattern is intended for students who are planning to transfer to a four-year university in high-unit majors or where completion of CSU GE-Breadth or IGETC is not appropriate or advisable. (See www.assist.org or a VC counselor for guidance.) Independent or out-of-state universities may also fall in this category. Pattern Ill: This pattern is intended for students who are planning to transfer to a California public four-year university (UC or CSU) and plan to use the CSU GE - Breadth or IGETC to fulfill their lower division general education.