Required Courses (18 units) for the
Family Studies/Human Services AA Degree

FAM ST 2

The Child, Family and Community

3 units

FAM ST 10

Introduction to Human Services

3 units

FAM ST 12

Human Development: Life Span

3 units

FAM ST 14

Marriage and Family Relations

3 units

FAM ST 16

Parenting

3 units

FAM ST 18

Human Sexuality

3 units

NOTE: Students transferring to four year colleges or universities are urged to include Psychology 1A and Sociology 1A as part of their General Education/Breadth requirements.

It is necessary for all students to take the required general education courses for the AA degree. Refer to the Schedule of Classes on the Cuesta College Home Page for current semester offerings.

Plus a minimum of six (6) units from the following:

ECE 1

Child Growth and Development

3 units

FAM ST 11

Introduction to the Teaching Profession

3 units

*FAM ST 15

Developmental Patterns of Women

3 units

PSYCH 1A

Introductory Psychology

3 units

SOC 1A

Introduction to Sociology

3 units

SOC 6

Minority Group Relations

3 units

* Not all courses are taught every semester --
FAM ST10, FAM ST12, FAM ST15 are available on a rotating basis