Sociocultural Studies
Understand the world through a new lens with Butte College’s Sociocultural Studies programs. Whether you're exploring anthropology, polical science, or history, our courses foster critical thinking and cultural awareness for a range of career paths.
Programs
Goal
TransferLength
2 yearsFlexibility
- Online
Associate Degree for Transfer in History
The Associate in Arts in History for Transfer (AA-T in History) is designed for students planning to complete a Bachelor’s degree in History or a related major at a CSU campus. History is the study of how societies develop and change over time; through the analysis of historical materials, students learn to interpret the past and construct collective memory. This degree provides foundational knowledge in U.S. and World History, introduces students to historical inquiry, and includes three of the five core courses required in the CSU, Chico history major, along with courses approved for CSU GE. Students completing this degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, though not to a particular campus or major, and will be required to complete no more than 60 units after transfer.
Flexibility
The History program in this cluster can be completed fully online, since all required courses reliably run there. Main Campus, the Chico Center, and the Glenn Center each offer some but not all of the needed courses, so in-person students would need to combine one of these locations with Online or another center to cover everything. Students who prefer a consistent in-person schedule should meet with a counselor to plan the best location combination.
Goal
TransferLength
2 yearsFlexibility
Associate Degree for Transfer in Political Science
The Associate in Arts in Political Science for Transfer (AA-T in Political Science) creates a transfer pathway for students who plan to complete a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science at a California State University. With the completion of this degree, students will gain both foundational knowledge and practical skills necessary for advanced study. Students completing an AA-T are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, though not to a particular campus or major, and will be required to complete no more than 60 units after transfer. Political Science majors often transfer to CSU or UC campuses, with many pursuing law school preparation or careers in local government, legislative work, non-profits, civil service, and related fields.
Flexibility
Online offers the most reliable coverage of the major requirements for this program, with Main Campus and Chico Center each covering a smaller piece and Glenn Center covering the least. GE courses can be taken at any center or online, but you'll likely need to combine Online with at least one campus to complete the required major courses. Meet with a counselor to map out a term-by-term plan.
Goal
TransferLength
2 yearsFlexibility
- Online
Associate Degree for Transfer in Anthropology
The Associate in Arts in Anthropology for Transfer (AA-T in Anthropology) creates a transfer pathway for students who plan to complete a Bachelor of Science in Anthropology at a California State University. This degree provides foundational knowledge in the four subfields of anthropology—physical, archaeological, linguistic, and cultural—introducing students to culture as the central concept for understanding human behavior and preparing them with critical and creative thinking, research methods, and global perspectives. Students completing an AA-T are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, though not to a particular campus or major, and will be required to complete no more than 60 units after transfer. Anthropology graduates are prepared for careers in education, research, medicine, business, non-profits, and public service, with opportunities ranging from international research with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to industry positions with corporations such as Intel or cultural resource management with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Flexibility
Anthropology courses are offered across Main Campus, Chico Center, Glenn Center, and Online, with each location covering most but not all required coursework. Students will likely need to combine their home campus with another center or online sections to complete the degree, while Dual Enrollment options are limited and vary by high school. Meeting with a counselor can help map out the right combination for your schedule.
Department Contacts
Office: LRC 304
Department phone: (530) 895-2409
Contact phone: (530) 879-4136
Looking For Something Else?
Other Departments in Social/Behavioral Sciences & Communication
Explore Other Communities of Interest