School of Behavior & Social Sciences
The School of Behavioral and Social Sciences programs study people to help solve social issues, improve quality of life, and plan for our future. Some programs include anthropology, political science, psychology and sociology.
For more information, you can make an appointment with a Modesto Junior College counselor to start exploring the schools and possible majors.
To download a copy of a Flexible 15 Worksheet, click on the following link:
SCHOOL OF BEHAVIORAL & SOCIAL SCIENCES FLEXIBLE 15
Choose courses until you find a major. Then work with a Counselor to switch to a Program Coursework Roadmap. |
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| 1. | Take COLSK 100 & GUID 111. |
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Pick two courses from the list of Introduction to Majors/Programs Courses. |
| 4. | Take ENGL 100 or 101. |
| 5. | Pick one course from the list of General Education Options CSU GE: C / IGETC 3. |
| 6. | Pick one course from the list of Introduction to Majors/Programs Courses. |
| 7. | Take COMM 100 or 102. |
| 8. | Take MATH 134/135 (may need MATH 34) or SOCIO 105*. |
| 9. | Take ENGL 103, PHILO 105 or PHILO 107. |
| 10. | Pick one course from the list of General Education Options CSU GE: B / IGETC 5. |
*Please see a counselor to verify this class transfers to your institution(s) or choice.
Introduction to Major/Program Courses |
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| Major/Program | Course # | Course Title |
| Administrative Justice | ADJU 201 | Introduction to Administration of Justice |
| Anthropology | ANTHR 102 | Cultural Anthropology |
| Child Development | CLDDV 103 | Child Growth and Development |
| Economics | ECON 101 | Principles of Macroeconomics |
| Geography | GEOG 102 | Cultural Geography |
| History | HIST 101 | History of the United States to 1877 |
| Human Services | HUMSR 101 | Introduction to Human Services |
| Philosophy | PHILO 101 | Introduction to Philosophy |
| Political Science | POLSC 101 | American Politics |
| Psychology | PSYCH 101 | General Psychology |
| Sociology | SOCIO 101 | Introduction to Sociology |
| Additional Courses for the 2nd Flexible 15 Units | ||
| Administrative Justice | ADJU 203 | Concepts of Criminal Law |
| Anthropology | ANTHR 130 | Archeology & Cultural Prehistory |
| Child Development | CLDDV 262 | Diversity in Educational Settings |
| Economics | ECON 102 | Principles of Microeconomics |
| Geography | GEOG 105 | Economic Geography |
| History | HIST 102 | History of the United States since 1865 |
| Human Services | HUMSR 110 | Intro to Interviewing, Counseling |
| Philosophy | PHILO 111 | Ethics: Theory & Application |
| Political Science | POLSC 102 | The Constitution and Rights of Persons |
| Psychology | PSYCH 141 | Human Lifespan Development |
| Sociology | SOCIO 150 | Ethnicity and Culture in America |
General Education Options CSU GE: C / IGETC 3 |
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| Course # | Course Title | GE Area(s) |
| ART 120 | Basic Drawing 1 | CSU GE: C1 |
| ART 160 | Appreciation of Art | CSU GE: C1 / IGETC 3A* |
| COMM 132 | Introduction to Mass Communication | CSU GE: C1 / IGETC 3A* |
| ENGL 151 | Folk Lore | CSU GE: C1 / IGETC 3A |
| HIST 104 | Western Civilization 10 1650 | CSU GE: C2 / IGETC 3B** |
| HUMAN 101 | Introduction to the Humanities | CSU GE: C2 / IGETC 3B* |
| PHILO 101 | Introduction to Philosophy | CSU GE: C2 / IGETC 3B** |
| SOCSC 154 | Movies with a Message | CSU GE: C1* |
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*All courses meet the MJC GE: C requirement. |
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General Education Options CSU GE: B / IGETC 5 |
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| Course # | Course Title | GE Area(s) |
| ANAT 125 | Human Anatomy | CSU GE: B2 / IGETC 5B** |
| ANTHR 101 with ANTHR 105 |
Biological Anthropology Biological Anthropology Laboratory |
CSU GE: B2 / IGETC 5B CSU GE: B3 / IGETC 5C |
| GEOG 101 with GEOG 111 |
Physical Geography Physical Geography, Lab |
CSU GE: B1 / IGETC 5A |
| GEOL 165 | Geology of California | CSU GE: B1 / IGETC 5A |
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*All courses also meet the MJC GE: A requirement. |
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These are recommendations from area faculty alternative selections can be made using MJC's general education lists in the catalog. Please see your counselor for assistance in choosing alternate courses.
[Updated 5-30-19]