This cluster will offer you an interdisciplinary foundation in anthropology, psychology, and statistics, focusing on human behavior and physiology. This cluster prepares you for careers in fields such as Psychology, Anthropology, and Social Welfare by providing a well-rounded perspective on the complexities of human society and mind. You will also fulfill the Social & Behavioral Sciences breadth and American Cultures requirement.
Course Descriptions
- ANTHRO 3AC: Introduction to Social/Cultural Anthropology (American Cultures), 4 Units. The structure and dynamics of human cultures and social institutions from a comparative perspective with special attention to American cultures and their roots. Case studies will illustrate the principles presented in the course. It fulfills the requirements for 3.
- PSYCH 1: General Psychology, 3 Units. Introduction to the principal areas, problems, and concepts of psychology. This course is required for the major.
- STAT 2: Introduction to Statistics, 4 Units. Population and variables. Standard measures of location, spread and association. Normal approximation. Regression. Probability and sampling. Interval estimation. Some standard significance tests.
Meeting Schedule
- ANTHRO 3AC: TR 11:00-12:30 PM; Discussion M 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- PSYCH 1: F 12:00-2:00 PM; Discussion T 1:00-2:00 PM
- STAT 2: Online; Asynchronous; Discussion MW 10:00-11:00 AM
Major Prerequisites and L&S Breadth/General Requirements
| Course | Major Prerequisites | L&S Breadth/General Requirement | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANTHRO 3AC | Prerequisite for Psychology, Media Studies, Anthropology, can be a prereq for ISF | American Cultures requirement, Social & Behavioral Sciences L&S Breadth | |
| PSYCH 1 | Prerequisite for Psychology, Media Studies, ISF | Social & Behavioral Sciences L&S Breadth | |
| STAT 2 |
Prerequisite for Global Studies, Psychology, Sociology, can satisfy prerequisite for Social Welfare, Legal Studies |
N/A |
* = one of several classes that can satisfy requirement
+ = recommended, not required
^ = lower division requirement, not required for declaration
