Transfers ToCSUDescriptionThe Social Science Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree may be obtained by completion of the required program, and either (a) the Local General Education Pattern or (b) the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC), plus sufficient electives for a total of at least 60 units. See ARC graduation requirements. Student Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to: apply critical thinking skills in evaluating sociological, historical, and psychological phenomena. demonstrate an understanding of the theories and methods employed in the social and behavioral sciences. evaluate how societies and social groups operate. develop a personal interpretation about issues and matters under study. identify and explain various forces that interact to shape events and social occurrences. define and describe issues and events within an interdisciplinary perspective. Social Science (SOCSC) Courses 