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Social Ecology B.A.
Social Ecology is the interdisciplinary study of how we interact with, and then respond to, our environment—and this new BA from the Department of Psychology will equip you to recognize the many ways in which social conditions such as inequality, lack of representation, and injustice contribute to both civil unrest and broader global environmental issues. As a graduate of the program, you will be equipped to address the complex problems of human behavior through political, economic, social, and cultural determinants of health and development.
Program Offered
Social Ecology
Bachelor of Arts
Quick Facts
Level
Undergraduate
Location
La Sierra Campus
Duration
60 Units
Accreditation
WASC
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Description:
The Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Ecology enables students to evaluate and address problems in light of the complex interplay between social factors and environmental concerns. Graduates with this degree may pursue work in areas such as public policy, civil service, human services, and the non‐profit sector, and may choose to go on to pursue further education in fields such as law, social work, urban planning, or environmental science.
| ANTH 431 | Forced Migration | 4 |
| COMM 344 | Gender and Communication | 4 |
| COMM 465G | Intercultural Communication | 4 |
| HIST 338 | Nature and Culture | 4 |
| HIST 339 | Food and Culture | 4 |
| HIST 430D | Gender & Work | 4 |
| HIST 430DD | Gender & Film | 4 |
| HIST 431A | Border Conflicts in Popular Imagination | 4 |
| HIST 466 | Reproductive Health, Justice, and Politics in American History | 4 |
| HIST 425C | Multicultural Health Issues | 4 |
| HLSC 416 | Sexuality and Family Health | 4 |
| MGMT 464 | Women in Management | 4 |
| PLSC 432S | Law and Society | 4 |
| PSYC 314 | Psychology of Gender | 4 |
| PSYC 488B | Psychology and Law | 4 |
| RELE 457 | Religion & Gender | 4 |
| SOCI 306 | Pressing Issues in Society | 4 |
| SOCI 336 | Concepts in Gender Studies | 4 |
| SOCI 374 | Impacts of Globalization | 4 |
| SOCI 414 | Sociology of the Family and Intimate Relationships | 4 |
| SOCI 430NN | Home and Homelessness | 4 |
Outcomes
While the Bachelor of Arts in Social Ecology perpares you for a wide variety of careers the program is an excellent opportunity for those pursuing an advanced degree program at the Master's and Doctoral level. The thorough foundation laid by the program allows you to engage in exciting research opportunities and to help shape our understanding of our world.
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