Associate Degree in Liberal Arts: Social and Behavioral Sciences
Alameda, USA
Associate Degree
DURATION
4 semesters
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2026
TUITION FEES
USD 7,120 / per semester *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* this is for a standard 15 credit semester including fees / price may vary depending on how many credits are taken
Key Summary
Social and Behavioral Science is a group of courses emphasizing the study of perspectives, concepts, theories, and methodologies typically found in the vast variety of disciplines that comprise study in the Social and Behavioral Sciences.
What you will learn
Students will develop an awareness of themselves and others as members of a larger society. Topics of discussion are designed to help students gain an understanding and appreciation of the contributions and perspectives of men, women, and ethnic and other minorities and a comparative perspective on both Western and non-Western societies.
Scholarships provide students with opportunities to attend college, advance their knowledge and skills for career readiness and help them prepare for both academic opportunities and financial challenges after transfer. This website provides information and resources to assist students in how to begin their search for scholarship opportunities. Note that requirements and deadlines vary among every scholarship.
College of Alameda Promise
The College of Alameda (COA) Promise is a pathway for Alameda high school graduates to access a quality college education. Eligible students will receive a year of college without fees.
Peralta Foundation Scholarships
Each semester, the Peralta Colleges Foundation is committed to providing students with access to post-secondary education and persistence services so they can complete college prepared for a successful career. The Peralta Promise enables qualifying students to attend their first semester at one of the Peralta Colleges – Laney College, Merritt College, College of Alameda, or Berkeley City College – for free!
External Scholarships
Here is a list of general scholarships that are available for community college students. Not every scholarship has a citizenship requirement. Review the following scholarships for your eligibility.
Recommended Course Sequence
Fall 1
- PSYCH 1A Introduction to General Psychology
- SOC 1 Introduction to Sociology
- ENGL 1A Composition and Reading or ENGL 1AS Composition and Reading (w/ support)
- MATH 13 Introduction to Statistics (+213 Support Course)
- KIN 60A Circuit Training for Strength I – Fundamentals
Spring 1
- PSYCH 18 Psychology of Race and Ethnicity in the U.S.
- ENGL 5 Critical Thinking in Reading and Writing
- HIST 7A History of the UnitedStates to 1877
- COUN 24 College Success or COUN 57 Career and Life Planning
- BIOL 10 Introduction to Biology
Fall 2
- PSYCH 24 Abnormal Psychology
- PSYCH 28 Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology
- HIST 7B History of the United States since 1865
- LIS 74 Information Seeking Behavior
- COMM 45 Public Speaking
Spring 2
- PSYCH 12 Human Sexuality
- ANTHR 1 Introduction to Physical Anthropology
- GEOG 2 Cultural Geography
- SOC 5 Minority Groups
- ART 1 Introduction to Art History
Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:
- Develop knowledge of their own critical thinking skills and processes.
- Recognize the effects of their communication skills on others’ perceptions of themselves.
- Develop an awareness of the manifold perspectives of the diversity of peoples and cultures that surround them.
What can I do with a degree in Liberal Arts: Social and Behavioral Sciences?
Earning a Liberal Arts and 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.