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Social Sciences 101: Introduction to the Social Sciences

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Social Sciences 101: Introduction to the Social Sciences

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Fall 2022 SSCI 101 Flyer Final Revised Version

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Zero-Textbook Cost and Low-Textbook Cost Classes

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Zero-Textbook Cost and Low-Textbook Cost Classes

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There are a growing number of class sections that have adopted freely available online textbooks and/or are using other means to lower costs for students.  Luckily for you, the majority currently reside within the BSS Meta-Major!

You can look at the class schedules online here and select a semester to view. Once there, scroll down to the bottom and click the drop down menu "Course Type" and select either "low-textbook cost" or "zero-textbook cost" options.

Once you are enrolled at El Camino, you can also search for "zero-textbook cost" (ZTC) and "low-textbook cost" (LTC) class sections using the online Schedule Builder platform.  Here are some step-by-step instructions:

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If you need a quick and easy resource for finding student support resources, we've got you! Download the document below, which includes links and email addresses for important resources and support programs at your new academic home, El Camino College!

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Welcome and congratulations on beginning your educational journey at El Camino College! My name is Orion Teal, a professor of US History. While I could write for days about how important it is to study our past, especially amid these turbulent times, I instead wanted to raise your awareness about a unique opportunity in out Meta Major called “MyPath.” This is a course model, largely in the Behavioral and Social Sciences, designed to work toward achieving greater “Educational Equity” at El Camino College. MyPath courses are guided by the idea that it is an instructor’s primary responsibility to ensure all students willing to put in the effort are given the tools and encouragement that they need to succeed. Equity-minded instruction recognizes that students have varying degrees of preparation for college and that these disparities are often tied to students’ zip codes and social backgrounds. Educational equity seeks to level the playing field for groups that have been underserved by, or underrepresented in, higher education.

MyPath designated courses include:

-Culturally responsive curriculum that speaks directly to students’ diverse backgrounds and experiences.

-Course themes that focus on social justice issues that matter to our students.

MyPATH courses also focus on student success. They feature:

-Partnerships with counselors to assist students in academic/career planning.

-Career, major and transfer exploration.

-PASS (Peer Assisted Study Sessions) Mentor Program to assist students with studying and completing assignments.
-Embedded librarian partners to guide you through the research process and help improve your information literacy.

More information about the program can be found here:

https://www.elcamino.edu/administration/vpaa/sep/bss-sea-pathway.aspx

We look forward to seeing you in MyPATH courses!

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The New Behavioral and Social Sciences Building and Arts Complex

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The New Behavioral and Social Sciences Building and Arts Complex

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As part of the ongoing campus modernization project at El Camino College, the former Student Services Center and Student Activities Center were demolished to make way for the construction of two new, state-of-the-art academic buildings: the Behavioral & Social Science Building and the Arts Complex. Construction is slated to be completed by August 2022.

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Project Overview and Updates

As part of the ongoing campus modernization project at El Camino College, the former Student Services Center and Student Activities Center was demolished. This will allow for the construction of two new, state-of-the-art academic buildings: the Behavioral & Social Science Building and the Arts Complex.

A demolition and construction project of this size will have a significant impact on life at El Camino College for the next couple of years, including pedestrian traffic and campus events.

To ensure the campus community remains informed throughout the process, frequent updates will be communicated via email, social media, and other channels.
Watch Construction Livestream

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Behavioral & Social Science Building and the Arts Complex

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As part of the ongoing campus modernization project at El Camino College, the former Student Services Center and Student Activities Center will be demolished. This will allow for the construction of two new, state-of-the-art academic buildings: the Behavioral & Social Science Building and the Arts Complex.

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Livestream of Construction of New Behavioral and Social Sciences Building and Arts Complex.

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Livestream of Construction of New Behavioral and Social Sciences Building and Arts Complex.

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Click the link above to view a livestream of the construction of the new BSS Building and Arts Complex.

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Construction Livestream | El Camino College | Torrance, CA

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Watch the livestream of construction on campus.

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Psychology Students Talk about Studying Psychology at El Camino College

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Psychology Students Talk about Studying Psychology at El Camino College

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El Camino Students talk about their experiences studying Psychology at El Camino College.

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Professor Kell Stone gives you his "elevator pitch" for Sociology as a major.

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Childhood Development and the Teacher Resource Room

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Childhood Development and the Teacher Resource Room

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Davodine and Taj talk about Childhood Development and the Teacher Resource Room.

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Human Development Courses Support Student Success

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Professor Daniel-DiGregorio: College Success and Career Planning Courses

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Professor Daniel-DiGregorio: College Success and Career Planning Courses

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Professor Kristie Daniel-DiGregorio talks about college success and career planning courses at El Camino College.

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Danielle Garcia on the Future Teachers' Club

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Danielle Garcia on the Future Teachers' Club

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Danielle Garcia, president of the Future Teachers' Club, on what the club does, and what it has meant to her.

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I am so happy you chose El Camino College to pursue your educational career! My name is Janice Chan Jefferis and I am a faculty member in the Childhood Education department. I am also a co-coordinator for the TEACH El Camino Program, which is program that connects like-minded people who are interested in a career in education. We support the many positions related to the field such as: teaching, occupational therapy, coach, administrator, principal, program director, behavioral therapist, school psychology, speech pathology, and many, many more. For our members, we offer FREE professional development workshops and conferences, campus resources, membership to our Future Teachers' Club, and transfer pathways to Liberal Studies and Child Development programs at a few CSU's. If you are curious and would like to learn more about joining TEACH El Camino, please e-mail us at teach@elcamino.edu. Please also follow us on Instagram: teach_el-camino

Start the application process for TEACH El Camino here

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Welcome!  I'm Mary McMillan, the Digital Resources Librarian at ECC and the library liaison to the BSS Division.  ECC librarians collaborate with your classroom faculty to ensure we have learning resources that support your research & other information needs.  We have a robust online collection of 200,000+ eBooks, 10,000+ online periodicals, streaming video databases, research guides and much more!  Librarians are also available via live chat to assist you virtually and we LOVE helping students succeed so don't be shy to reach out with any research or other campus-related questions.  You may even find one of us visiting your class to share effective strategies for your research and help you save time.  Hooray!!

Get to know YOUR library, access our online resources & services, and live chat with a librarian by visiting our website:
www.elcamino.edu/library

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Professor David Reed: Why I Value My Education in the Behavioral and Social Sciences

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Professor David Reed: Why I Value My Education in the Behavioral and Social Sciences

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Hi, I’m Professor Reed, and I teach Political Science at El Camino College.  You might be wondering whether or not you should join us in the Behavioral and Social Sciences Meta Major, and I would like to share with you what I have come to value about my education in the social sciences.

What I love about my social science education is twofold.  On the one hand, I have gained a better appreciation of the scientific method and the kind of humility that comes from being willing to follow the evidence, even when it doesn’t confirm your hypothesis.  I have gained a sense of calm from learning to recognize that sometimes we just don’t have the evidence to settle a question objectively and definitively.  I have learned how to argue in good faith, and how to identify, and walk away from, people who are attempting to argue in bad faith.

On the other hand, I have also gained a better understanding of the diversity of human cultures, beliefs, values, and experiences.  One’s own culture and way of life is like water to a fish: it’s something you don’t normally notice or have any critical awareness of.  Learning about other societies and cultures allows you to gain a valuable, critical perspective on your own.

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Professor Lucy Alamillo: Art History. Why Study it? What can I do with it?

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Professor Lucy Alamillo: Art History. Why Study it? What can I do with it?

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I chose the field of Art History because I love stuff! And, I love stories. Objects and images have stories.
As a small child I was fascinated by materiality, how something could be shiny or rough, angular or curvy - and all things seemed to have a personality as if they were alive. That made me curious about all kinds of things and I became aware that things were never singular. A painting, jewelry, or clothing, would lead to another like music or food, and those led to people and their stories. Studying art history led me to learn that what all of humanity has in common is that we make and choose objects to speak for us, we are symbolic creatures. Art history is not just stories of "genius" artists, it is the history of language itself; of politics, religion, sociology, psychology, philosophy —all the things we have named to describe how we think and what we do. We make objects to symbolize those things. Art history is the history of invention. So when people ask me “what can I do with an art history degree?” I say “everything.”

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Professor Mina Majstorovic: Art History and Art Appreciation. What is art? Why do we study it? 

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Professor Mina Majstorovic: Art History and Art Appreciation. What is art? Why do we study it? 

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Welcome! I’m professor Mina Majstorovic, and I teach Art History and Art Appreciation classes, here at El Camino College. If you are still debating whether or not you should join us in the Behavioral and Social Sciences Meta Major, let me tell you what I think about my particular field of study and classes I teach.

1. Art can mean different things to different people. Is it its strength or weakness?

2. Art can be everywhere if you know where and how to look. How is that possible?

3. Art has been around for thousands of years, and through the ages and different cultures it had evolved in a number of different ways. What are those ways?

Our Art History and Art Appreciation classes can give you answers to these and many other questions.

Art tells a story, allows us to see more than our personal past, reflects the culture within which it was produced, expresses our beliefs, helps us understand better the world around us.

Art is for everyone who wants to experience it, and it is often in more places that we might realize. Your personal experience with it and what meaning you can draw from it is always unique. Art can give you the opportunity to grow, learn, get in touch with your creative self, and tap into your emotions in the way that few other things can…

Finally, we live in a visual world, especially here in Los Angeles, and learning about images, and the way they communicate, is important for understanding better the world around us today. Our Art History and Art Appreciation classes will give you the opportunity for developing research, writing, critical, and analytical skills, which are central to any professional career.

A universal definition of beauty that fits every example may be impossible to find, but few of us would deny that the beautiful does indeed exist. History of Art is a catalogue of artworks that have tallied a host of positive votes from people who have spent their lives in pursuit of the beautiful, and who hold up road signs for us in our own quest. However, that the pursuit is endless, and the catalogue needs almost daily updating, while the road signs often vary from one culture to another. Isn't that a wonderful quest?

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Professor Chris Wells: Communication Studies the Universal Double for Double Majors and why we are part of the Behavioral and Social Science Meta Major and you should be also.

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Professor Chris Wells: Communication Studies the Universal Double for Double Majors and why we are part of the Behavioral and Social Science Meta Major and you should be also.

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I am Professor Wells, and I am passionate about Communication Studies.  I have been teaching since 1976 and have been at El Camino since 1987 and I still love my subject and my students.  It just keeps getting better.

Communication Studies the best way to complete CSUGE and get a degree at the same time.  Students can complete 8 different CSUGE requirements with Communication Studies courses.  Most courses double count meaning the count for CSUGE and towards an AA-T Degree in Communication Studies.

Communication Studies has 4 courses that fulfill CSUGE A1- Oral Communication:

Public Speaking

Argumentation and Debate

Interpersonal Communication

Small Group Communication

We assert that Public Speaking and Argumentation have their roots in Rhetoric which aligns with Humanities but the discipline has evolved to the point that these courses are more closely aligned with Behavioral and Social Science.

Interpersonal and Small Group have always been aligned with Behavioral and Social Science and will complement any major particularly students who have an interest in Psychology and Sociology.

Communication Studies has 1 course that fulfills CSUGE A3 - Critical Thinking:

Argumentation and Debate this course relies heavily on Law and Political Science based in Social Science traditions .

Communication Studies has 1 course that fulfills CSUGE B4 - Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning:

Data Driven Persuasion.  In this course, students will analyze digitized data by using statistical and quantitative reasoning. Students will interpret data to develop insights and understanding of the information and will create visual infographics and story narratives to make persuasive arguments in order to put their ideas into action.

Communication Studies has 1 course that fulfills CSUGE C1 - Arts and Humanities:

Oral Interpretation of Literature, this course is the only course that we teach that overlaps significantly with what we call Humanities perhaps Language Arts and Literature would be more descriptive.

Communication Studies has 4 courses that fulfills CSUGE D Social Sciences:

Introduction to Intercultural Communication D3

Gender Communication D4

Mass Communication D7

Organizational Communication D

12units required -  They all could be Communication Studies courses

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Professor Melissa Ramirez Noss: Pondering Big Questions Helps Us Understand the World and Ourselves 

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Professor Melissa Ramirez Noss: Pondering Big Questions Helps Us Understand the World and Ourselves 

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Hello there and welcome to the Behavioral and Social Sciences Meta Major. My name is Melissa Ramirez Noss and I teach Philosophy here at El Camino. I look forward to getting to know you better during your time in our program.

A little about myself: I am a proud first generation college  graduate and my goal as an educator is to demonstrate the practicality and usefulness of philosophical thinking in our lives.

One of my favorite things about philosophy is pondering The Big Questions AKA Philosophical Questions. In my class, we use these questions to reveal and analyze our underlying assumptions about knowledge, reality, morality, and more!

One thing I wish I knew sooner in college: your professors are your best resource for excelling in academics. As a student, this one took me a while to realize so please benefit from my experience. We are here to assist you in reaching your educational and career goals! If you ever have any questions about a course, your grade, an assignment, etc. Contact Us! Send a message or email. Use the office/student hours to your advantage. We want to see you succeed and are always happy to clarify directions or explain difficult passages in readings. If it doesn’t have to do with the class, you can still reach out. We may not know the answer but we probably know someone who does!

Behavioral and Social Sciences has some of the kindest, hardest working faculty and staff and we are so happy you are here!

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The Study of Sociology has Far-Reaching Implications 

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The Study of Sociology has Far-Reaching Implications 

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Hello!  I’m Professor Stone and I've been teaching sociology as an adjunct (part-time) professor since 2001 after leaving the corporate world as a recruiter, and have been working at El Camino since 2004.

Sociology is the study of human social behavior, society, patterns of social relationships, social interaction, and culture that surrounds everyday life. While some sociologists conduct research that informs policy, others focus primarily on refining the theoretical understanding of social processes. Subject matter can range from micro-level analyses of society (i.e., of individual interaction and agency) to macro-level analyses (i.e., of systems and the social structure). There are many, many subfields within the umbrella of sociology and include the sociology of education, religion, sports, the media, 🤬 & gender, social stratification, and race & ethnic relations, to name a few.

Many students take sociology to fulfill a general education requirement but there are some who intend to major or minor in sociology. Whatever your reason for taking a sociology course, you will find that what you learn is highly valuable snd applicable to all aspects of one's life.

There are times when it feels like the world itself is falling apart—and this means we need to work even harder to learn and grow both as individuals and as a members of a larger society. Optimism is a mindset!

I consider myself a “visual sociologist” as well as a digital content creator. I am most interested in understanding human interaction at the micro-level. I have created my own sociology website that I use to guide my students in the study of society and maintain a library of curated content of sociological interest.

Earlier this year I published my first book which allowed me to share my knowledge and insight called Seeking Selfdom in the Age of Selfies.

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Professor Sandra Uribe: History. What can I do with it?

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Professor Sandra Uribe: History. What can I do with it?

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Hello!  I’m Professor Sandra Uribe, and I teach history.  I was always fascinated with history, but was not sure what I could do with such a degree.  As a first generation college student, I did not know where to go and who to ask to figure out these questions.  It was not until I was mentored by Professor Vicki Ruiz and she pointed me in the right direction (and did I mention three different major changes after) that I figured out I could do so much with a history degree.

Here at El Camino
College we have great resources to figure out these questions.

Counseling and Student Success

Schedule an Appointment with a Counselor by Major/Program

Transfer Center

Career Center

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Professor Orion Teal: We’re here to help you succeed!

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Professor Orion Teal: We’re here to help you succeed!

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Welcome, I’m Orion Teal, a Professor of United States History. I taught History at universities in the Southeast and Midwest before joining the El Camino College faculty in 2017. I think you’ll find, just as I did, that the Behavioral and Social Sciences at El Camino is full of dedicated, thoughtful, and caring instructors and staff. We’re all eager to see you succeed in the Behavioral and Social Sciences Meta Major, transfer to a 4-year institution, and find a fulfilling career.

In our Meta Major, you’ll gain many valuable critical thinking, research, and writing skills that will help you through your academic and professional career. In our classes you will learn to evaluate alternative points of view, use online databases to locate current research, analyze sources, and craft persuasive argumentative essays. While your instructors will help you build these skills in the classroom, it’s also important to know that many student support services, such as tutoring and writing workshops, are also available to you even during this time of online instruction. I encourage you to take a few minutes to look over

Academic & Student Support Services. Your academic success is our first priority.

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El Camino has the top debate team in the nation and is the current National Champion! We are holding tryouts for the coming year which will start with virtual tournaments and hopefully go live in the spring.  Here are all the details.
DON'T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY!

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Professor Barry Goldenberg: Welcome! You're at a great place!

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Professor Barry Goldenberg: Welcome! You're at a great place!

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Hi there! My name is Barry Goldenberg, and I am a U.S. History Professor here at El Camino College. I'm originally from the Midwest and used to live in New York City before now living here in the Los Angeles area. I'm also a first-generation student, and I understand that navigating institutions of higher learning can, at times, seem daunting. As you continue your educational journey, always know that all of the faculty and staff are committed to your success -- so please do reach out to us!

The Behavioral and Social Sciences Meta Major has a number of wonderful disciplines that will help you better understand our complex world, including history. When I was an undergraduate student, I had no clue what I wanted to study! I wanted to make the world a better place, but I did not know how -- and I realized that history could help me do that. In order to solve the challenges of today, I had to understand how and why they happened in the first place. In a history class, you will learn about why our political system operates as it does, why cities remain segregated, why racial inequalities exist all throughout society, how activism has occurred, and countless other topics relevant to your everyday lives. As the great novelist James Baldwin once wrote:

The great force of history comes from the fact that we carry it within us, are unconsciously controlled by it in many ways, and history is literally present in all that we do.

The knowledge you gain in a history class will be beneficial no matter your profession.

Congratulations on choosing El Camino College! One tip that I suggest is to take advantage of office hours. I encourage you to meet with your professors, and even though we are in a virtual setting, having a Zoom meeting or video chat is a great way to develop relationships with faculty. While your learning in the classroom is important, so too are the relationships you develop during your time at ECC and well beyond. Welcome again!

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Professor David Reed: What Can I Do With A Political Science Degree?

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Professor David Reed: What Can I Do With A Political Science Degree?

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You might be wondering what you can do with a political science degree.  This article from USA Today explains (I’ll include a TL;DR version below): https://www.usnews.com/education/best-graduate-schools/articles/2019-04-22/what-can-you-do-with-a-political-science-degree

TL;DR Version:

“According to political science career experts, each of the following types of careers is one where a political science degree is a plus:

Lobbyist

Lawyer

Diplomat or foreign service officer

Political scientist

Professor

Business executive

Political consultant

Government official

Policy analyst

Legislative assistant

Communications/public relations professional

Public opinion researcher or pollster”

The study of political science cultivates analytical and rhetorical skills, enhancing your ability to break down complex concepts, and communicate that complexity effectively to others.  The methods used in political science are broadly applicable to many fields, and studying political science will develop your capacity to analyze and understand both quantitative (statistical) and qualitative data.  In addition, political science, as the study of power and large-scale organizations (governments), will prepare you to work as part of a team, to act in a leadership of managerial capacity overseeing a team or larger organization, and to navigate the complex bureaucratic structures that govern our lives.

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Professor Susan Baxter: Follow Your Passion

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Professor Susan Baxter: Follow Your Passion

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I still marvel at the fact that my 10th grade English teacher told me I probably would not graduate from high school and now, here I am with my Masters of Education in hand, entering my 20th year of teaching at El Camino College

What this misdirected high school teacher forgot to do is consider the following 3 things about me:

1. My lifelong passion for working with children. Passion can pull one through the toughest times. I know it sure helped in the moments I felt like giving up!

2. My determination not to let my Learning Disability be a barrier, but rather, a unique opportunity to approach life and learning in a different way. This included cultivating excellent problem-solving skills and nurturing my creativity.

3. Not all teachers were like this English teacher. There were other teachers in my life who supported my academic challenges in what sometimes felt like an unforgiving system. The care and investment by these teachers fueled my dedication to pay it forward.

So, here I am! My name is Susan Baxter, I am part time faculty with the Childhood Education Department. I feel at home here at El Camino because I work with an amazing group of Faculty who are as invested and thoughtful in their dedication to children. These individuals also are also dedicated to the students we teach. - our future teachers, parents and social service providers who want to advocate for children too!

I invite you to join the many academic opportunities offered in the Behavior and Science Division. Fuel or find your passion, take advantage of all the resources the College offers, If you are interested in understanding more about children and how to support their development in a world that feels upside down for many people, especially children , I invite you to come and take a class with us.

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Hello everyone, welcome to El Camino College!

My name is Jac and I am a recent graduate of El Camino and currently a political science tutor on campus. Like many of you, I didn't know what I wanted to major in. I changed my major three times before finally choosing to major in Political Science. I even took a break from El Camino at one point to pursue music. This time in your life is a chance to explore all of what El Camino has to offer. When I finally took advantage of the resources at El Camino, it changed my life.

I put together a guide of what I wish someone had told me when I started at El Camino. This guide consists of what I found the most helpful during my time at El Camino. It will help you navigate through your academic career.  I had to navigate some aspects of El Camino on my own when I started because I hadn't found a support network yet. This guide will help you find your support network so you can also succeed during your time at El Camino.

If you choose to pick a major under the department of Behavioral and Social Sciences (BSS), know that it is the best department (in my opinion). Everyone in the department deeply cares about their students and wants to see them succeed. I can only hope that the faculty and staff at my university will live up to the standard that they set.

Best of luck and consider joining the Political Science Club. They're currently accepting applications for the 2020-2021 cabinet positions.

Note: all underlined titles in the PDF are hyperlinked.

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Professor Angela Simon: I love Psychology!!!  You can too!!!

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Professor Angela Simon: I love Psychology!!!  You can too!!!

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Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes.  Now that I've given the formal definition, let's have fun!!!  Psychologists can be practitioners (e.g., therapists/clinicians), teachers, and/or researchers. The level of education you will need to attain in Psychology depends on your goals. I recommend the APA website below to find out more than you ever wanted to know about Psychology. You may be especially interested in the Careers portion. Psychology is all around us!!! Psychology can help us address timely questions: In this age of COVID-19, why won't some people wear masks? Why do we so quickly stereotype others who are not like us and what can we do to prevent this? How do we get younger people to actually vote? Why is 2020 such a painful year and can we begin 2021 sooner than later?!? (That last one is not really a Psychology question, but a question nonetheless!!!) I love Psychology for several reasons. My favorite is that the principles of Psychology can be so easily applied to bettering our own and others' lives. Psychology gives you knowledge that you will use for a lifetime: Psychology can help you fall in love, then fall out of love; can help you train your pets and your children; can help you help your friends who suffer from anxiety and depression. Sound good to you? Think I talk too much? Please feel free to address your questions, comments, and Psychology jokes to me at asimon@elcamino.edu. You won't regret it!!!

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The American Psychological Association (APA) is a scientific and professional organization that represents psychologists in the United States. APA educates the public about psychology, behavioral science and mental health; promotes psychological science and practice; fosters the education and training of psychological scientists, practitioners and educators; advocates for psychological knowledge and practice to inform public policy; and champions the application of psychology to promote human rights, health, well-being and dignity.

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Communication Studies Welcomes You to El Camino!

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The Communication Studies Department has put together this slide show (video) about the major, and courses offered in the major.

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The Future Teachers’ Club is a student club that links likeminded individuals from all majors who are interested in a career in education. At our bi-monthly club meetings, members have the opportunity to have discussions about issues and topics in education to learn from another and to listen to professionals from the field share their professional field experiences and background. We also participate in campus events such as Club Rush, ECC program fair, and career fair.

We hope to see you at one of our club meetings this spring!

Spring 2022 Club Meeting Schedule:

Friday, May 13, 2022 from 7:00-8:00PM

Friday, May 27, 2022 from 7:00-8:00PM

Friday, June 10, 2022 from 7:00-8:00PM

Zoom meeting ID: 964 3357 8960

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The Anthropology museum is moving! The museum will provide an instructional space for Anth 1 – Intro to Biological Anthropology and the Anth 5 Biological Lab with the proposed primate and hominin skeleton exhibit. The exhibits will also provide a space for students in our cultural classes, and our campus community as well, as various cultural exhibits can be created. In addition, the Museum Studies course, Anth 20, is currently in the process of being reactivated in order to provide an applied, hands-on learning experience for our students.

Museum exhibits, planned and designed by students and for students, can be used as tools to create equitable and diverse displays and exhibits that reflect the lived experiences and attributes of the campus community.

We are excited about the museum’s move to the new Arts Complex!

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Are you a parent? Do you know any parents? The Child Development Club is hosting "Parent Cafés" this Spring 2022 semester. Parenting students, and parenting community members are all welcome!

"Parent Cafés" are a 4-week series of discussions and support, focused on providing a safe, non-judgmental space filled with encouragement and resources for parents and caregivers. The goal is to provide a support system/community for parents and caregivers.

6:00pm to 8:00pm Via Zoom on the following dates:

May 20th
May 27th
June 3rd

We look forward to seeing you on Zoom!

Zoom link: https://elcamino-edu.zoom.us/j/99510756046

Questions? Please contact Cynthia Cervantes (Child Development Club Advisor) at ccervantes@elcamino.edu

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Pandemic Parenting Spring Semester 2022 Flyer

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Anthropology Club activities throughout the years. Advisors: Dr. Rodolfo Otero, Marianne Waters, & Angela Mannen

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We LOVE anthropology. Why? We always wanted to learn about other societies: how they view their world; what values they hold; the actions that make up their customs; and more!

Anthropologists visit societies all around the world. Through fieldwork they interact with members of a group and observe their way of life. From the tropical rainforests of the Amazon, to the Arctic tundra, to the African savanna, and to the highest peaks of the Andes mountain range: anthropologists have been there, studying the local ways of living.

We are interested in learning about every aspect of what it means to be human. We study our cultural past through Archaeology, and our cultural present through Cultural Anthropology. Our discipline also investigates human evolution and human variation through Biological Anthropology. The ability to use language is a unique aspect of being human and is studied through Linguistic Anthropology. These fields together, comprise a very holists approach to the study of being human.

The Anthropology Department at El Camino College is dedicated to the study of humankind. We offer a long list of courses that collectively, address the different aspects of the human condition. In addition to classes in the four fields stated above, we also have specialty courses with topics ranging from gender studies, to religion, to the study of Native Peoples, and coming soon – Museum Studies! We are excited to offer this hands-on, applied learning experience by Fall 2023.

We have a very active Anthropology Department and student Anthropology Club. Some activities include:

Inviting Guest Speakers to talk about their work in different fields of Anthropology

Hosting a Dia de los Muertos event in the Fall

Celebrating World Anthropology Day in February

Hosting our Annual Student Research Symposium in the Spring

Fieldtrips to local museums and cultural events

You can get involved! Anthropology does a body good.

-got culture?

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Hello and welcome!

My name is Cynthia Cervantes and I am an Associate Professor of Childhood Education at El Camino College. I am also the advisor for the amazing Child Development Club! The Child Development Club is a very active and welcoming club!

Some more info about the Child Development Club:

The Child Development Club is committed to serving our community with activities and resources for the well being of children and families. Through this commitment, students gain professional and practical experiences in the field of childhood education.

The Child Development Club organizes opportunities for members to gain experience in the field of child development/early childhood education, providing personal, professional and community growth.

The Child Development Club strives to show the community that it truly does take a village to raise a child.

The mission of the Child Development Club is to create a community support system for children, families and Child Development Club members.

Are you interested in learning more about the Child Development Club?

The Child Development Club meets every Thursday for the remainder of the Spring semester from 6:00pm to 7:00pm via the following Zoom link:

https://elcamino-edu.zoom.us/j/98622990450

You are also welcome to contact me (Cynthia Cervantes) at ccervantes@elcamino.edu

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The Child Development Club invites you to their virtual "You and Me" Play Group, Saturday, June 4th from 11:00am - 11:45am!

Parents/caregivers and their children ages 2-5, are welcome to join us for 45 minutes filled with age-appropriate activities and music/story time. The "You and Me" Play Group also provides support and connections for parents/caregivers.

Play groups are created for the purpose of helping parents/caregivers bond with their children and provide activity ideas for parents/caregivers to do with their children at home, as well as provide support and a sense of community.

Zoom link: https://elcamino-edu.zoom.us/j/94677723545

Questions? Please contact Cynthia Cervantes (Child Development Club Advisor) at ccervantes@elcamino.edu

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The Child Development Club invites you to our School Age Warrior Play Group on Saturday, May 28th from 11:00am - 11:45am via ZOOM!

Parents/caregivers and their children ages 5-10, are welcome to join for 45 minutes filled with age-appropriate activities and music/story time. The School Age Warrior Play Group also provides support and connections for parents/caregivers.

Play groups are created for the purpose of helping parents/caregivers bond with their children and provide activity ideas for parents/caregivers to do with their children at home, as well as provide support and a sense of community.

Zoom link: https://elcamino-edu.zoom.us/j/94677723545

Questions?

Please contact Cynthia Cervantes (Child Development Club Advisor) at ccervantes@elcamino.edu