Social and Behavioral Sciences, B.A. Overview


Social and Behavioral Sciences, B.A. ~ Overview

The SBS major has a balanced mix of theory, methods, and research. It encourages you to explore innovative and alternative solutions to human problems using social-science and critical-thinking skills. Student projects serve the community locally and globally. The major prepares you for effective and ethical social intervention and advocacy. You will have many enriching opportunities to interact with social and behavioral scientists, community leaders, activists, and the CSUMB community.

Some of our distinctive learning opportunities include:

  • Annual Social Justice Colloquium
  • Alta California Mission Research Program
  • Fort Ord Historical Archive
  • Statewide and national undergraduate research competitions
  • National and international internships and fellowships
  • International experiences in Mexico, Vietnam, and the Philippines
  • Real-time community mapping with GPS and wireless technology
  • Annual U.S./Mexico Colloquium
Sponsored by

College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences > Division of Social, Behavioral, and Global Studies > Social and Behavioral Sciences Department

Included Academic Fields

Anthropology ~ Archaeology ~ Geographic Information Systems ~ Political Economy ~ Social History ~ Sociology ~ Psychology ~ Social Work

Concentrations Offered

Anthropology

Archaeology

Geographic Information Systems

Political Economy

Sociology

Social History

Subject Matter Preparation Program in History/Social Science for the Single Subject Teaching Credential

Online Components

Numerous courses, including those in psychology and sociology, are either fully online or have significant online components.  All SBS faculty are extremely adept at computer-mediated communication and can work with students through email, chat, and interactive video.  We often communicate with our students while they are off campus or in the dorms, even when they are doing research or taking courses in other countries!

Associated Course Codes

PSY ~ SBS ~ SOC

Associated Minors

Global Studies

Human Development

Psychology

Social Work

Sociology

Associated Certificate Programs

Geographic Information Systems: ESRI Certificate

 

Revised 3/23/05