Health and Social Sciences (HSS)

HSS 110 Critical Thinking/Student Success in Health & Social Sciences Fields (Units: 3)

Developing critical thinking (understanding, criticizing, and constructing arguments) as a foundation for college success skills and learning strategies for first-time freshmen interested in Health and Social Science fields. Review of academic preparedness, strengths, and areas for development to create a plan leading to career opportunities.

Course Attributes:

• 1B: Critical Thinking
• A3: Critical Thinking

HSS 210 Social Justice in Action: A Health and Social Sciences Perspective (Units: 3)

Prerequisite: GE Area A2*.

Analysis of social justice issues from a health and social science perspective. Learn and apply concepts and communication strategies to advocate for oneself and others on- and off-campus.

Course Attributes:

• Social Justice

HSS 499 Culminating Experience Continuous Enrollment (Unit: 0)

HSS 699 Independent Study (Units: 1-3)

Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or permission of the instructor.

Supervised study of a particular health and social science issue selected by student. May be repeated for a total of 4 units. (Plus-minus letter grade only)

HSS 700 Graduate Writing in Health and Social Sciences (Units: 3)

Prerequisite: Must be a student in a college of Health and Social Science graduate program or permission of the instructor.

Preparation for graduate-level writing by strengthening writing organization, integrating sources, critically analyzing publications, APA style, and developing skills for effective written communication. May not be used to meet ATC requirements. (CR/NC only)