Chico State Social Science, Specialization Studies Option
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation Chico State lists for Social Science, Specialization Studies Option transfers starts with SOSC 210, ANTH 113 and ANTH 140; the full list is below.
115 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with Chico State for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.
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Major Requirements
Chico State Social Science, Specialization Studies Option Major Preparation
The courses Chico State lists as Social Science, Specialization Studies Option major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are Chico State's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Lower division core requirements
Required
- SOSC 210 Data Interpretation and Communication for the Social Sciences
Lower division concentration requirements
Complete 1 of these options
- ANTH 113 Human Cultural Diversity · ANTH 140 Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion · ANTH 261 Peoples and Cultures of Native North America · ANTH 264 Myths, Frauds, and Misconceptions
Complete 1 of these options
- ASST 110W Introduction to Asian Studies · ASST 200 Asia Today and Tomorrow
- RELS 110 Introduction to Spiritual Traditions of Asia
Complete 1 of these options
- GEOG 106 American West Decolonized
- ENGL 264W American Ethnic and Regional Writers · GEOG 105 California Cultural Landscapes · RELS 180 Introduction to Spirituality and Religion in California
Complete 1 of these options
- SWRK 200 Diversity and Social Justice · SWRK 202 Human Behavior Across the Lifespan
- PADM 260 Introduction to Public Administration
Complete 1 of these options
- CHLD 251 Observational Techniques · CHLD 252 Child Development
- CHLD 255 Marriage and Family Relationships
- CHLD 272 Children in a Changing World
- CRIM 257 Juvenile Justice Process
Complete 1 of these options
- ECON 102 Principles of Macroeconomic Analysis · ECON 103 Principles of Microeconomic Analysis
- ECON 101 Introduction to Economics
Complete 1 of these
- GEOG 111 Introduction to Geographic Methods
Complete 1 of these options
- CHLD 252 Child Development · SWRK 202 Human Behavior Across the Lifespan
- CHLD 255 Marriage and Family Relationships
- PHHA 265 Human Sexuality · SOCI 133 Sociology of Sexuality · SOCI 230 Women in Contemporary Societies
Complete 1 of these options
- GEOG 101 Earth Systems and Physical Geography · GEOG 102 Peoples, Places, and Environments
- GEOG 105 California Cultural Landscapes · GEOG 106 American West Decolonized · GEOG 111 Introduction to Geographic Methods · GEOG 119A Introductory ArcGIS · GEOG 139 Visualizing Local Landscapes · GEOG 211 Introduction to Geographical Information Systems
Complete 1 of these options
- KINE 110 Physical Activity and Wellness: A Way of Life · RELS 264 Dying, Death, and Afterlife
Complete 1 of these
- PHHA 201 Introduction to Public Health
- PHHA 265 Human Sexuality
Complete 1 of these options
- INTR 141 Introduction to International Relations · INTR 142 Introduction to Comparative Politics
- INTR 102 Politics of the Developing World
- ASST 110W Introduction to Asian Studies · LAST 110 Latin America Today
Complete 1 of these options
- AAST 152 Introduction to the Asian American Experience · AFAM 170 Introduction to Black/African American Studies · AIST 170 Introduction to American Indian Studies/US Native American Studies · CHLX 157 Introduction to Latinx · MCGS 155 Introduction to Intersectional Ethnic Studies
- WMST 170 Introduction to Women's Studies · WMST 233 Women Internationally
Complete 1 of these options
- INTR 102 Politics of the Developing World · INTR 141 Introduction to International Relations · INTR 142 Introduction to Comparative Politics · LEGL 112 Law, Politics, and Justice · PADM 260 Introduction to Public Administration · POLS 101 Vital Political Problems
Complete 1 of these
- PSYC 101 Principles of Psychology
- PSYC 152 Developmental Wellness
Complete 1 of these
- PADM 260 Introduction to Public Administration
- CRIM 250 Introduction to Criminal Justice
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Chico State have a Social Science, Specialization Studies Option major for transfer students?
Yes. Chico State offers Social Science, Specialization Studies Option (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to Chico State for Social Science, Specialization Studies Option?
Chico State's Social Science, Specialization Studies Option major preparation includes SOSC 210, ANTH 113, ANTH 140, ANTH 261, ANTH 264 and ASST 110W, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.
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