Behavioral Science, BA (2024-2025) (AA-T Global Studies or AA-T Social Justice Studies)

The AA-T in Global Studies or AA-T in Social Justice Studies guarantees 60 transferable units and the completion of all lower division Core GE. Students who earn either of these transfer degrees will meet the 39 units of lower division GE and 21 units of elective credit at SJSU.

Below is the path to the BA in Behavioral Science degree in 60 semester units for students who earn either the AA-T in Global Studies or AA-T in Social Justice Studies.

This roadmap has an approved P.E. waiver.

Year 1 | Year 2

Year 1

1st Semester (15 units)

Upper Division Writing Self Placement Exercise Completed
ANTH 11 - Cultural Anthropology 3 units
PSYC 1 - Introduction to Psychology 3 units
SOCI 1 - Introduction to Sociology 3 units
SOCI 101 - Social Theory 3 units
HIST 170S (Area S+US1) OR a different SJSU Studies Area S if US1 already satisfied 3 units

2nd Semester (15 units)

ANTH 100W , PSYC 100W , or SOCI 100W 3 units (Writing in the Disciplines)
STAT 95 , UNVS 15 , or SOCI 15 3 units
SJSU Studies Area R 3 units
Upper Division Anthropology Courses (may include ANTH 149 , ANTH 165 , or ANTH 168 ) 6 total units

Year 2

3rd Semester (15-16 units)

POLS 170V (Area V+US23) OR a different SJSU Studies Area V if US2+3 already satisfied 3 units
Upper Division Psychology Courses (may include PSYC 120 ) 6-7 total units
Upper Division Sociology Courses (may include SOCI 104 ) 6 total units

4th Semester (14-16 units)

Lower OR Upper Division Psychology Course (may include PSYC 18 or PSYC 120 ) 3-4 units
**Area Specialization: Two (2) Upper Division Anthropology, Psychology, or Sociology Courses (approved by advisor) 6 total units
ANTH 193 /PSYC 193 /SOCI 193 - Behavioral Science in Practice 3 units
Lower OR Upper Division University Elective 2-3 units

Roadmap Notes

A minimum of 40 upper division units must be completed for degree. Students may take their Anthropology, Psychology and Sociology major classes in any of their semesters at SJSU. This roadmap is a sample pathway. Check with a major advisor regarding the most appropriate course sequence for you. 60 units minimum will be transferred with this degree, however up to 70 transfer units can be applied to the lower division and lower division electives if articulated.

Students must complete at least one of the following courses: ANTH 149 , ANTH 165 , PSYC 18 , PSYC 120 , or SOCI 104 .

A 3-unit maximum of individual studies may be used to meet the degree requirements.

** SJSU Studies courses (Area R, S, or V) cannot be used towards the Area Specialization requirement.