Interdisciplinary Studies: Emphasis in Social Behavior and Self-Development Associate in Arts

Division: Counseling

PROGRAM CODE: 2A18166

Interdisciplinary Studies: Emphasis in Social Behavior and Self-Development Associate in Arts Degree prepares students with the knowledge and understanding of social behavior and self-development. This area of emphasis is designed to prepare students to use their understanding of themselves and others to communicate and collaborate more effectively. It combines knowledge of theory with attention to personal growth and purpose, as well as health and wellness. Students learn to become citizens who care for themselves and others, ready to work with people in their communities. Participation in group activities and collaborative projects is a central focus of this emphasis, allowing students to experience group interactions in a variety of contexts. This emphasis includes lower division coursework that prepares students for social/health/human services majors and careers in people/community oriented professions including social, health and recreational services. Veteran's Military Credit (DD214) Fullerton College will accept a veteran's DD-214 for credit towards Fullerton's Interdisciplinary Studies: Social Behavioral and Self-Development Associate in Arts degree as follows: 3 units for Area C) Health and Wellness. This degree requires a total of 18 units, in addition to other graduation requirements.

Select at least one course from each category below (A, B, and C). Then complete additional courses from categories A, B, and/or C to reach a total of 18 units:18
A) Theory and Knowledge
Cultural Anthropology3
Honors Cultural Anthropology
Language and Culture3
Honors Language and Culture
World Prehistory3
Cultures of Latin America3
Honors Cultures of Latin America
Celtic Cultures3
Honors Celtic Cultures
Living in an Online World3
Human Relations in Organizations (formerly Human Relations in Business)3
Child Development3
Infant and Toddler Development and Observation3
Child in the Home and Community3
Introduction to Personal Computers4
Honors Introduction to Personal Computers
Public Speaking3
Interpersonal Communication3
Intercultural Communication3
Small Group Communication3
Essentials of Argumentation3
American Ethnic Studies3
Honors American Ethnic Studies
Women of Color in the U.S.3
Honors Women of Color in the U.S.
Introduction to African-American Studies3
Honors Introduction to African American Studies
African-American History I3
Honors African-American History I
African-American History II3
Introduction to Chicana/o Studies (formerly ETHS 140 F)3
Chicana/o History I (formerly ETHS 141 F)3
Chicana/o History II (formerly ETHS 141 F)3
Chicana/o and Latina/o Contemporary Issues (formerly ETHS 142 F)3
Honors Chicana/o and Latina/o Contemporary Issues
Introduction to American Indian Studies3
American Indian History (formerly History of the Native Americans)3
Introduction to Asian Pacific Islander American Studies3
Asian Pacific Islander American History3
Contemporary Social Justice Movements3
Honors Contemporary Social Justice Movements
Cultural Geography3
African Civilizations to 18803
African Civilizations since 18803
Survey of United States History (formerly Survey of American History)3
History of the United States to 1877 (formerly History of the United States I)3
History of the United States Since 1877 (formerly History of the United States II)3
Honors History of the United States Since 1877 (formerly Honors History of the United States II)
Women in United States History3
History of California3
Techniques and Principles of Coaching3
Sports and Society3
American Government3
Honors American Government
Contemporary American Politics3
Honors Contemporary American Politics
General Psychology3
Honors General Psychology
Human Sexuality3
Cross Cultural Psychology3
Child Psychology3
Developmental Psychology: Life Cycle3
Research Methods in Psychology4
Honors Research Methods in Psychology
The Brain and Behavior3
Abnormal Psychology3
Psychology of Prejudice and Discrimination3
Social Psychology3
Honors Social Psychology
Introduction to Sociology3
Honors Introduction to Sociology
Social Problems3
Dying and Death3
Sociology of Gender3
Honors Sociology of Gender
Sociology of Aging3
Marriage and Family3
Honors Marriage and Family
Sociology of Religion3
Honors Sociology of Religion
Media, Culture and Society3
Drugs and Society3
Honors Drugs and Society
Sociology of Race and Ethnicity3
Honors Sociology of Race and Ethnicity
Introduction to Criminology3
Honors Introduction to Criminology
Introduction to Research Methods3
Introduction to LGBTQ Studies3
Introduction to Women's Studies3
Honors Introduction to Women's Studies
Select at least one course from each category below (A, B, and C). Then complete additional courses from categories A, B, and/or C to reach a total of 18 units:
B) Growth and Purpose
The College Experience2
Teaching As A Career3
Introduction to Leadership Development3
Educational Planning0.5
Career Exploration1
Creative Job Search1
Career Motivation and Self Confidence1
Human Potential1
Career and College Success (formerly Career/Life Planning)3
Diversity in the World of Work3
Personal Growth and Life Success3
Financial Life Skills (formerly COUN 093 F)2
Select at least one course from each category below (A, B, and C). Then complete additional courses from categories A, B, and/or C to reach a total of 18 units:
C) Health and Wellness
Health Science3
The Practice of Mindfulness and Self-Compassion3
Mindfulness in Everyday Life3
Human Nutrition3
Honors Human Nutrition
Sports Nutrition3
Stress Management3
Psychology of Sport3
Fitness for Living (formerly Physical Fitness as a Lifelong Concept)3
Conditioning for Dance2
Dance Technique I1
Dance Technique II1
Ballet Folklorico1
Jazz I1
Jazz II2
Tap Dance I1
Tap Dance II1
Hip Hop Dance I1
Social Dance1
Dance for Theatre1
Classical Dance Fundamentals1
Middle Eastern Dance1
Afro-Caribbean Dance1
Flamenco Dance I1
Commercial Dance1
Latin Jazz1
Dance Production2
Dance Rehearsal and Performance3
Dance Repertory2
Pickleball1
Yoga1
Aikido1
Spinning1
Badminton1
Bowling1
Off-Season Training - Track and Field (formerly Decathlon)1-2
Fencing1
High Intensity Interval Training (formerly Cardiovascular Conditioning)1
Golf1
Off-Season Training - Cross Country1-2
Gymnastics - Tumbling (formerly Gymnastics)1
Walking for Fitness1
Aquatic Fitness-Crosstraining0.5-2
Beach Volleyball1
Racquetball-Indoors1
Cardio Step (formerly Cardio Step Aerobics)1
Beginning Swimming1
Triathlon1
Beginning Tennis1
Tennis Workshop0.5-2
Volleyball-Beginning0.5-1
Volleyball - Intermediate0.5-1
Non-Impact Cardiofit (formerly Non-Impact Aerobics)1
Swim for Fitness1
Latin Cardiofit (formerly Latin Aerobic Exercise)1
Aqua Aerobics1
Strength Training and Conditioning3
Personalized Fitness1
Strength Training-Olympic Weights0.5-2
Beginning Basketball (formerly Basketball- Recreational)1
Body Conditioning and Fitness1
Conditioning for Athletes-Strength1-2
Kickboxing1
Lifetime Fitness1
Cardio Kickboxing (formerly Cardio Kick Boxing Aerobics)1
Cross Fit Training (formerly Boot Camp Workout)1
Advanced Water Polo1
Soccer I (formerly Soccer - Recreational)1
Competitive Fast Pitch Softball1
Volleyball - Club1
Intercollegiate Spirit Squad3
Baseball1
Intermediate/Advanced Basketball (formerly Basketball)1
Body Building/Body Development and Weight Lifting1
Conditioning for Athletes - Circuit1-2
Football - Defense3
Football - Offense3
Physical Fitness1
Self Defense-Boxing1
Soccer II (formerly Soccer)1
Volleyball-Advanced0.5-2
Water Polo1
Weight Training/Weight Lifting1
Swimming - Recreational1
Physical Education Independent Study I1-2
Athletic Conditioning Development1-2
Intercollegiate Baseball3
Intercollegiate Basketball - Men1
Intercollegiate Basketball - Women1
Intercollegiate Cross Country - Men and Women3
Intercollegiate Football3
Intercollegiate Golf - Women2
Intercollegiate Soccer3
Intercollegiate Softball - Women3
Intercollegiate Swimming (formerly Swimming - Men)3
Intercollegiate Tennis3
Intercollegiate Track and Field - Men and Women (formerly Track - Men/Women)3
Intercollegiate Sand Volleyball-Women2
Intercollegiate Volleyball - Women2
Intercollegiate Water Polo3
Intercollegiate Lacrosse - Women3
Intercollegiate Volleyball - Men2
Badminton - Women2
Pilates Mat I1
Pilates Mat II1
Pilates Reformer2
Pilates Apparatus2
Athletic Skill Development1-2
Off Season Athletes - Softball0.5-3
The Body-Mind Connection3
Total Units18

Outcome 1: Students will apply theories and methodologies in social behavior and self-development to contribute to their communities in an ethical and collaborative manner.

Outcome 2: Students will formulate strategies for personal development and well-being that demonstrate an understanding of growth, purpose, and health and wellness to plan and create goals for one’s future.


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