Social and Behavioral Sciences
Interested in learning about people, behaviors, society and culture?
The Moving Parts of Our Society
The Social and Behavioral Sciences instructional pathway is designed for students who are interested in society and human interaction which includes, but is not limited to, administration of justice/criminal justice, anthropology, psychology, sociology, political science, economics, law, social work, or ethnic or gender studies.Complete RCC Career Pathways
CE
Certificate
AS
Associate in Science
AA
Associate in Arts
ADT
Associate Degree for Transfer
Online Options Available
CE
ADT
AS
AS
CE
Administration of Justice
CE
Crime Scene Investigation
CE
Investigative Assistant
ADT
CE
AS
AS
CE
Sign Language Interpreting
ADT
ADT
AA
Social & Behavioral Studies
ADT
Explore, While Staying on Track
Students entering our program are encouraged to choose certain courses for their first 16 units. For additional guidance, please make an appoint-ment with a counselor.
| Social and Behavioral Sciences Courses | Units |
|---|---|
| ENG 1A/1AH (*91 - May vary based on placement) | 4 (*6) |
| Psychology 1/1H or Sociology 1/1H | 3 |
| Guidance 47 | 3 |
| Communication Studies 1/1H or 9/9H | 3 |
| Plus one required major option course: | 3 |
| Administration of Justice 1 | Anthropology 1/1H/1L or 2/2H |
| Political Science 1/1H | History 6/6H, 7/7H |
| Economics 4 | Psychology 1/1H |
| Sociology 1/1H | Geography 1/1H or 2 |
| Total units | 16-18 |
*Students are qualified to take transfer-level Math and English or academic ESL in the first year at RCC
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Languages and Humanities / Social and Behavioral Sciences Engagement Center
Digital Library Building Room 106
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(951) 328-3658
Counseling Department
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Counseling Department
Dr. Charles A. Kane Student Services and Administration Building
Second Floor
(951) 222-8440
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Second Floor
(951) 222-8440
Career and Transfer Center
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Career Center and Transfer Center
Dr. Charles A. Kane Student Services and Administration Building
First Floor
(951) 222-8446
Career Center and Transfer Center
Dr. Charles A. Kane Student Services and Administration Building
First Floor
(951) 222-8446