Social Sciences
Guided Pathway Division
The Social Sciences Guided Pathway explores the interdisciplinary connections among fields of human growth, social behavior and historical analysis. Students will develop strong analytical thinking, research, communication, and relationship-building skills. These credentials lead to a number of different career paths in government, social work, education, business, or non-profit organizations.
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- Virtual and in-person enrollment services (counseling, financial aid, registration, support services/resources and programs) are available Monday-Friday. Appointments are not required.
- The Library, Everytable Cafeteria, Bookstore, and Student Health Center are all open to current students. The Student Success Center welcomes walk-ins but appointments are recommended.
- Classes are available online and in-person. Please refer to the schedule of classes for details.
- Community members may use the track Monday-Friday, 4:00-9:00 a.m.
Please remember to follow these health and safety protocols:
- All individuals, regardless of vaccination status, must wear a mask at all times when indoors and in the presence of others, except when actively eating or drinking, preferably outdoors.
- Students, please refer to the Student Information and Communications webpage for current Entry to Campus Protocol.
- Employees, please refer to the Employee Entry to Campus Info webpage for current Entry to Campus Protocol.
DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE
Child Development (AA)
Early Childhood Education (AAT and CERT), Early Intervention Assistant (CERT), Special
Education Assistant (CERT)
Ethnic Studies (AA)
African American Studies (AA), American Cultures (AA), Chicano Studies (AA)
General Studies (AA)
with an emphasis in Social & Behavioral Sciences
History (AAT)
Liberal Studies (AA)
Teacher Preparation (AAT), Elementary Teacher Education (AAT)
Political Sciences (AAT)
Psychology (AAT)
Sociology (AAT)
Other Courses Available: Degree or certificate not available at Compton College.
Anthropology, Economics, Women's Studies
Click here for the Compton College Course Catalog.
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Contact Info
Dr. Paul Flor
Dean of Student Learning
pflor@compton.edu
310-900-1600, ext. 2273
VocTech Building, Room 150
Nicole Gordon
Senior Administrative Assistant
ngordon@compton.edu
310-900-1600, ext. 2787
VocTech Building, Room 150
Celia Valdez
Instructional Division Coordinator
cvaldez@compton.edu
310-900-1600, ext. 2137
Voc Tech Building, Room 137
Cheryl Threadgill
Guided Pathways Counselor
cthreadgill@compton.edu
Kelynn Johnson
Student Services Advisor
bsapiens@compton.edu