Interdisciplinary Studies: Emphasis in Social Behavior and Self-Development Associate in Arts Degree prepares students with the knowledge and understanding of social behavior and self-development. This area of emphasis is designed to prepare students to use their understanding of themselves and others to communicate and collaborate more effectively. It combines knowledge of theory with attention to personal growth and purpose, as well as health and wellness. Students learn to become citizens who care for themselves and others, ready to work with people in their communities. Participation in group activities and collaborative projects is a central focus of this emphasis, allowing students to experience group interactions in a variety of contexts. This emphasis includes lower division coursework that prepares students for social/health/human services majors and careers in people/community oriented professions including social, health and recreational services. Veteran's Military Credit (DD214) Fullerton College will accept a veteran's DD-214 for credit towards Fullerton's Interdisciplinary Studies: Social Behavioral and Self-Development Associate in Arts degree as follows: 3 units for Area C) Health and Wellness. This degree requires a total of 18 units, in addition to other graduation requirements.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

🗸 Students will apply theories and methodologies in social behavior and self-development to contribute to their communities in an ethical and collaborative manner.

🗸 Students will formulate strategies for personal development and well-being that demonstrate an understanding of growth, purpose, and health and wellness to plan and create goals for one’s future.