Social Science Concentration
The History & Social Sciences are a variety of academic fields that center around the study of human beings, both as individuals and as members of groups. In this concentration, students use ethnic studies, history, sociology, political science, and geography to develop an in-depth and sophisticated understanding of human society and behavior.
This concentration is aligned to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing requirements for a Supplementary Authorization in Social Science that can be added to your future credential. See a concentration advisor for more information.
Visit the social science concentration catalog page
Social Science Concentration Students Will:
- Choose 4 courses - 12 units required.
- Check for pre-requisites before enrolling.
*Students are encouraged to align their emphasis to the requirements for the ISMA in Social Studies.
Social Science Concentration Required Courses:
| Course | Term Offered | Units | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIST 2208 - Survey of California History | SP | 3 | Fulfills USCP |
Select one course from each of the following course categories:
Total Units: 9-10
U.S. Government (3 units):
| Course | Term Typically Offered | Units | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| POLS 1112 - U.S. and California Government | F, SP | 3 | Fulfills GE 4A |
| POLS 3310 - Politics of Race, Class, Gender, and Sexuality in the U.S. | TBD | 3 | Fulfills USCP |
| POLS 3315 - The U.S. Presidency | F | 3 | |
| POLS 3319 - U.S. Congress | TBD | 3 | |
| POLS 3348 - Early U.S. Political Thought | TBD | 3 | Fulfills UD GE 4 |
| POLS 3349 - Contemporary U.S. Political Thought | TBD | 3 | Fulfills UD GE 4 |
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Geography (3 units):
| Course | Term Typically Offered | Units | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEOG 1150 - Human Geography | F, SP | 3 | Fulfills GE 4B |
| ---OR--- | |||
| GEOG 3308 - Global Geography | F, SP | 3 | Fulfills UD GE 4 |
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Ethnic Studies, History, Sociology, Women, Gender & Queer Studies Electives (3-4 units):
| Course | Term Typically Offered | Units | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| ES 2253 - Introduction to American Indian Studies | F, SP | 3 | Fulfills GE 6 |
| ES 2254 - Introduction to African American Studies | F, SP | 3 | Fulfills GE 6 |
| ES 2255 - Introduction to Latina/o/x Studies | F, SP | 3 | Fulfills GE 6 |
| ES 2256 - Introduction to Asian American Studies | F, SP | 3 | Fulfills GE 6 |
| ES 3310 - Hip-Hop, Poetics, and Politics | TBD | 4 | Fulfills UD GE 4 |
| ES 3311 - Beyonce: Race Feminism, and Politics | TBD | 4 |
Fulfills UD GE 4 |
| ES 3312 - Race and Media Studies | SP | 4 | Fulfills GE 6 |
| ES 3350 - Race, Culture, Science, and Technology | F, SP | 4 | Fulfills UD GE Area 2/5 |
| ES 3380 - Critical Race Theory | SP | 4 | Fulfills UD GE 4 |
| ES 3381 - Social Constructions of Whiteness | TBD | 4 | Fulfills UD GE 4 |
| HIST 3307 - Modern European Thought and Culture | TBD | 4 | Fulfills UD GE 3 |
| HIST 3310 - East Asian Cultures and Civilizations | TBD | 4 | Fulfills UD GE 4 |
| HIST 3322 - Modern United States History | SP | 4 | Fulfills UD GE 4 |
| HIST 3313 - Modern Middle East | F | 4 | Fulfills UD GE 4 |
| HIST 3316 - Modern East Asia | SP | 4 | Fulfills UD GE 4 |
| HIST 3319 - A Cultural History of Southeast Asia | F, SP, SU | 4 | Fulfills UD GE 3 |
| HIST 3334 - Modern Europe: 1789-1914 | TBD | 4 | Fulfills UD GE 4 |
| HIST 3335 - Modern Europe since 1914 | TBD | 4 | Fulfills UD GE 4 |
| HIST 3338 - Modern Latin America | SP | 4 | Fulfills UD GE 4 |
| LS 3350 - Identity and Equity in American Schools | TBD | 3 | Fulfills UD GE 4 |
| SOC 3315 - Global Race and Ethnic Relations | F | 3 | Fulfills UD GE 4 |
