2019 GE Approved Courses - Category D
Social Sciences: Category D
The following courses are approved to meet the General Education requirements indicated. Please note the following in reviewing these approved course lists:
- Refer to the online schedule of classes to see which courses are being offered for a specific term and to double check which GE requirements the course satisfies during that term.
- Be aware that the GE Category (A-E) requirements must each be satisfied by a unique course. The "Other GE Categories" column below may indicate additional categories a course is certified in but does not mean that the course will meet more than one category requirement for an individual student.
- Additional General Education Requirements should be met by courses also meeting the GE Category requirements to minimize the number of units needed.
- Comments are added to the course lists below to highlight changes in the approved active GE course lists.
See Previous Courses to research courses that previously met GE requirements. - Students should regularly run their Academic Requirements Report on MyCSULB to monitor their completion of all degree requirements including General Education.
The purpose of this requirement is to foster an awareness of the United States experience and of the people, institutions, circumstances, and events in the United States history that have shaped contemporary conditions, as provided for in Title 5, Article 40404. The requirement is intended to enable students to function as responsible citizens.
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Subject/ |
Timeline |
Title |
GE Designations |
Other GE Categories |
Cross Listed Courses |
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HIST 170 |
U.S. History Laboratory |
Explorations |
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HIST 172 |
Early |
Explorations |
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HIST 173 |
Recent |
Explorations |
The purpose of this requirement is to give students a comprehensive understanding of the appreciation for American political institutions and processes established by the United States Constitution and the California state constitutions, as provided for in Title 5, Article 40404. Students will acquire knowledge and skills essential to effective political participation and citizenship.
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Subject/ |
Timeline |
Title |
GE Designations |
Other GE Categories |
Cross Listed Courses |
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POSC 100 |
Introduction |
Explorations |
Political Science 199/399 – Introduction to California Government (1) – satisfies the California state and local government requirement for students who have taken American government without a California component or who have received Advanced Placement credit for American Government.
The following courses reflect the fact that human social, political and economic institutions and behavior are inextricably interwoven. Problems and issues in these areas are examined in their contemporary as well as historical settings, including both Western and non-Western contexts.
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Subject/ |
Timeline |
Title |
GE Designations |
Other GE Categories |
Cross Listed Courses |
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A/ST 200 |
Popular Culture In East Asia |
Explorations, Global Issues |
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AFRS 110 |
Introduction To Africana Studies |
Explorations |
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AFRS 120 |
African American History To 1865 |
Explorations |
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AFRS 121 |
African American Hist 1865 - Present |
Explorations |
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AFRS 154 |
Introduction To Africana Women's Studies |
Explorations, Global Issues |
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AFRS 200 |
Inactive as of Spring 2021 |
Ancient African Civilizations |
Explorations, Global Issues |
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AFRS 201 |
History Of Slavery |
Explorations, Global Issues |
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AIS 101 |
Introduction Native American People |
Explorations |
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AIS 105 |
American Indian History - Pre 1871 |
Explorations |
HIST 105 |
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AIS 106 |
American Indian History - Post 1871 |
Explorations |
HIST 106 |
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AMST 152 |
Surfing and American Culture | Explorations | |||
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ANTH 120 |
Introduction Culture Anthropology |
Explorations, Global Issues |
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ANTH 140 |
Pyramids, Tombs And Treasure |
Explorations |
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ANTH 170 |
Introduction To Linguistics |
Explorations |
LING 170 |
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ART 227 |
History Of Animation |
Explorations, Global Issues |
C1 |
FEA 227 |
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ASAM 120 |
Asian American History |
Explorations, Human Diversity |
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ASAM 121 |
Contemporary Issues In Asian America |
Explorations, Human Diversity |
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ASAM 200 |
Asian American Inter-Ethnic Relations |
Explorations, Human Diversity |
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C/LA 230 |
Home In Comparative Perspective |
Explorations, Human Diversity |
E |
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CAFF 228 |
Housing In Global Perspective |
Explorations, Global Issues |
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CHLS 100 |
Intro To Chicano & Latino Studies |
Explorations |
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CHLS 101 |
Introduction To Chicano/A And Latino/A Life |
Explorations |
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CHLS 105 |
Latina/O Cultural Identity |
Explorations |
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CHLS 224 |
Mexican Culture Through Music |
Explorations |
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CHLS 258 |
Culture Latin Amer Caribbean Music |
Explorations |
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CLSC 110 |
Classical Archaeology |
Explorations |
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CLSC 130 |
Women In The Classical World |
Explorations |
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CRJU 101 |
Criminal Justice System In Society |
Explorations |
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DESN 268 |
History And Theory Of Sustainability In Design |
Explorations, Global Issues |
E |
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ECON 100 |
Principle Of Macroeconomics |
Explorations |
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ECON 101 |
Principle Of Microeconomics |
Explorations |
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EDEC 200 |
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Introduction To Early Childhood Education |
Explorations |
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FEA 227 |
History Of Animation |
Global Issues |
C1 |
ART 227 |
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GEOG 100 |
World Regional Geography |
Explorations, Global Issues |
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GEOG 120 |
Geog Of Human Diversity In The Us |
Explorations, Human Diversity |
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GEOG 160 |
Inactive as of Spring 2019 |
Introduction Human Geography |
Explorations, Global Issues |
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GERN 200 |
Effective Fall 2022 |
Journey of Aging |
Explorations | ||
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HCA 202 |
Health Care In America |
Explorations, Human Diversity |
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HDEV 180 |
Lifespan Human Development |
Explorations |
E |
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HFHM 274 |
Replaced by HM 274 - Fall 2019 |
International Hospitality Development |
Explorations, Global Issues |
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HHS 207 |
Replaced by RSCH 207 - Fall 2018 |
Interdisciplinary Approaches To Health Disparities |
Explorations, Human Diversity |
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HIST 105 |
American Indian History - Pre 1871 |
Explorations |
AIS 105 |
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HIST 106 |
American Indian History - Post 1871 |
Explorations |
AIS 106 |
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HIST 131 |
Early Western Civilization |
Explorations, Global Issues |
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HIST 132 |
Modern Western Civilization |
Explorations, Global Issues |
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HIST 141 |
Jewish Civilization |
Explorations, Global Issues |
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HIST 211 |
Replaced by HIST 111 - Fall 2018 |
World History: Origins To 1500 |
Explorations, Global Issues |
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HIST 212 |
Replaced by HIST 112 - Fall 2018 |
World Since 1500 |
Explorations, Global Issues |
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I/ST 200 |
Inactive as of Fall 2020 |
Introduction To International Studies |
Explorations, Global Issues |
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JOUR 110 |
Mass Media And Society |
Explorations |
E |
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KIN 156 |
Sports Appreciation |
Explorations |
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LAS 161 |
Inactive as of Spring 2018 |
Introduction To Latin American Studies |
Explorations |
SOC 161 |
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LING 101 |
Intro To The World's Languages |
Explorations, Global Issues |
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LING 170 |
An Introduction To Linguistics |
Explorations |
ANTH 170 |
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M S 101 |
Foundations Of Officership |
Explorations |
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POSC 212 |
How Democratic Is The United States |
Explorations |
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POSC 218 |
Global Politics |
Explorations, Global Issues |
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POSC 225 |
Issues In Political Theory |
Explorations |
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PSY 100 |
General Psychology |
Explorations |
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R/ST 111 |
Religion Games: Religion In The Public Square |
Explorations |
C2 |
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REC 141 |
Introduction To Leisure Services |
Explorations |
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| REC 168 | Effective Fall 2023 | Introduction to Travel and Tourism | Explorations | ||
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S W 220 |
Introduction To Social Welfare |
Explorations |
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SOC 100 |
Principle Of Sociology |
Explorations |
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SOC 142 |
Social Trends & Problems |
Explorations |
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SOC 161 |
Replaced by HIST 161 - Fall 2021 |
Introduction To Latin American Studies |
Explorations |
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WGSS 102 |
Women In Contemporary Society |
Explorations |
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WGSS 205 |
Introduction To Queer Studies |
Explorations |
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WGSS 216 |
Hollywood & Beyond: Gender, Race & Sex At The Movies |
Explorations |
