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Social Science

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Social science deals with all aspects of the individual and group life of men and women. The social sciences include a variety of specialized ways of looking at the world. Anthropologists study the evolution of human beings and their ways of life. Historians seek to understand the present by analyzing the complexities of the past. Political scientists explore the nature of government and the uses of power. Psychologists are concerned with individual behavior and development. Philosophers probe issues of truth, goodness and beauty. Religionists examine how faith has expressed itself among groups and individuals. Sociologists consider group behavior and the structure of society. The social sciences provide a valuable background for people interested in social and civil services, law, education, journalism, government and business and for those pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees in the humanities and the specialized fields of the social sciences.

The Social Sciences Department supports students transferring to four-year institutions and offers a well- rounded program in the general social sciences for students completing a two-year degree. Students interested in the general transfer degree, the AA(OT), should follow the guidelines for this degree in Appendix B of this catalog. A total of 90 credits are needed. If you know the university you will be attending after LBCC, you will want to complete the 100 and 200 level classes in the major that interests you that are identified in that university's catalog. You can be assisted in identifying these classes by talking with an LBCC faculty advisor or by using the Advising Website for Social Science Majors (http://www.linnbenton.edu/go/social-science).

Student Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete an A.S. degree with an emphasis in Social Science will:

Articulate the interplay between social or natural forces and individuals
Apply analytical skills to explain, evaluate, or predict human behavior
Understand and respect cultural differences by: (A) Articulating an understanding of the historical basis of cultural ideas, behavior, or issues of inequality, or (B) Articulating how their cultural background influences their reactions to or interactions with others
Articulate an awareness of issues related to historical or contemporary inequities in U.S. society and propose methods that would facilitate a more equitable society

American Studies

History/International Studies

Behavioral Studies