Neuroscience & Psychology

Students in neuroscience investigate the biological mechanisms that underlie behavior as well as how brains process information. They study the nervous system at every level: from the macroscopic (behavior and cognition) to the microscopic (cells and molecules).

Potential Majors

• Neuroscience at UCLA

• Neuroscience at Harvard University

• Neuroscience at University of Texas Austin

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Studies of Human Society + Culture

For students interested in understanding society’s institutions- their structures, theoretical foundations, evolution, and interrelationships- and how they affect and are affected by human behavior. Potential careers include: ​Anthropology, Sociology, Geography, Women's Studies, Ethnic Studies

Potential Majors

• Russian and East European Studies at Georgetown University

• Middle East and Islamic World Studies at Hamilton College  

• Anthropology at Columbia University

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Behavioral Analysis

For those who seek to understand the biological, pharmacological, and experiential factors that influence the behavior of individuals. Potential careers include: FBI Profiler, Social Work, Sociological or Psychological Researcher

Potential Majors

• Sociology at Columbia University  

• Criminology at University of Pennsylvania

• Neuroscience at UCLA

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Social + Emotional Wellness

For those who seek to understand and employ the skills of coping with stress, remaining aware of one’s own and others’ feelings, providing empathy for others. Potential careers include: ​Clinical or Counseling Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, Rehabilitation Counseling

Potential Majors

• Psychology at Colorado College

• Neuroscience at Harvard University

• Biology at Princeton University

CONCENTRATION IN

Vanessa Sermeno

Class of 2015

Masters Student in Counseling

Psychology, CSU Long Beach

Kiyana Abouzar

Class of 2017

Graduate student at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology

Marriage & Family Therapy, CSUN

Alana Pasion

Class of 2013

Speech Language Pathologist at All About Kids

Speech-Language Pathology at Columbia University, Communication Sciences & Disorders at St. Johns University

Erin Ramos

Class of 2017

High School Paraeducator in Santa Cruz

Psychology, UCSC

Alexes Ciardi

Class of 2014

Mental Health Therapist in Homeless Services

Social Work at Fordham University, Sociology at Brandman University

Brenden Suwan

Class of 2020

Undergraduate student

Mental Health & Wellness, UC Irvine

CHEM 151

Preparatory General Chemistry

A preparatory course for Chemistry 201. Provides basic foundation in problem solving, atomic theory, stoichiometry, nomenclature, states of matter and solution chemistry.

Professors/Instructors

Williams, T., Beecher, C., Haiges, R

BIOSCI 100

General Biology

Explores the nature of science, including cell structure and processes, energetics in living systems, heredity, development, evolution, diversity, and environmental relationships.

Professors/Instructors

Sanver-Wang, D., Zaidi-Merchant, S., Medina, P.

CAWT 140

Survey of Microsoft Office Programs

Examines operating systems, Microsoft Office, word processing, spreadsheet analysis, database management, presentation software, and the application of information technologies to organizational settings.

Professors/Instructors

Roscigno, G., English, J.

GEOL 103

Dinosaurs

Presents the origins, evolution, diversity, anatomy, physiology, ecology, habitat, behaviors, extinction, and paleontology of the dinosaurs in the Mesozoic Era.

Professors/Instructors

Pavia, J., Perl, C.

GEOL 101

Physical Geology

Explores the basic features of the exterior and interior of the earth's crust, the materials of which those features are composed, and the geologic processes which produced them. Field trips may be required.

Professors/Instructors

Huerta, B., Devlahovich, V.

COMS 190

Forensics

Preparation and training for advanced level public speaking, including the college competitive speech team and college sponsored speech and forensics activities, tournaments, festivals, and civic organizations. Studies include argumentation, public address speaking, and oral interpretation of literature. Involves research, writing, and one-on-one direction. Requires participation at an interscholastic competition or in a community speakers' bureau.

Professors/Instructors

Leach, M.

COMS 150

Oral Interpretation

Introduces theoretical approaches to interpret literature and prepares students to apply these in the performance of that literature.

Professors/Instructors

Leach, M.

COMS 120

Small Group Communication

Applies principles of communication in a variety of group contexts. Examines the theory, application, and evaluation of group communication processes, including problem solving, conflict management, decision making, and leadership.

Professors/Instructors

Rome, L.

COMS 105

Fundamentals of Public Speaking

Examines the principles and practices of public speaking, communication theory, and techniques for public speaking. Includes speech organization, development, research, audience analysis, reasoning, and presentation skills for the development of informative and persuasive speeches.

Professors/Instructors

Stevenson, D., Leach, M., Leonard, V., Kaminsky, A.

ANTHRO 105

Introduction to Archaeology

Examines archaeology and human prehistory from an interdisciplinary perspective, including methods for excavation, dating, interpretation, and conservation of items of material culture. Topics include past social systems, the process of cultural change throughout human history, and the relevance of archaeological studies to contemporary social issues.

Professors/Instructors

Vlaszof, N.

ANTHRO 103

Cultural Anthropology

Presents the nature of humankind, culture, and society, including the concepts and theories used for their analysis and understanding. Prehistory and cultural growth, social organization, family systems, politics and economics, war, religion, values, culture shock, and applied anthropology are examined.

Professors/Instructors

Kirwin, A., Keating, A., 

ANTHRO 101

Physical Anthropology

Focuses on the evolution of the human species and nonhuman primates primarily from the biological perspective. Topics include human heredity and population genetics, primate behavior and conservation, the human fossil record, and modern human variation.

Professors/Instructors

Vlaszof, N.