Human Behavior & Culture

Are you interested in solving social issues, improving quality of life for others, and planning the future of human societies? You might want to consider a career in the social sciences, education, or language arts. In the Human Behavior and Culture Interest Area, you can study a wide range of topics that impact our communities. Program Maps Ideally used before a student applies because they need to choose an interest area when they apply. Program Map Next Steps Apply to CañadaSchedule a Counseling AppointmentRegister for ClassesClick here if you are an English Language Learner (ELL/ESL) Contact for More Information CANHumanBehaviorCulture@smccd.edu Meet your Success Team Dean Lisa Palmer (Professor) Humanities and Social Sciences - English palmer@smccd.edu (650) 306-3350 BLDG 03-203 More details » Retention Specialist John Omar (Retention Specialist) Academic Support and Learning Technologies - Learning Center omarj@smccd.edu (650) 306-3437 BLDG 09-212 More details » Learning Center (ASLT) - Peer Mentors Cañada Learning Center (Canada Learning Center) Academic Support and Learning Technologies - Learning Center canadalearningcenter@smccd.edu (650) 306-3348 BLDG 09-210 More details » Data Coach Alexander Claxton (Dean of Planning, Research, Innovation, and Effectiveness) President's Office - Planning, Research, Innovation and Effectiveness claxtona@smccd.edu (650) 574-6565 BLDG 10-485 More details » Program Clusters Social Sciences AnthropologyArt HistoryCommunication StudiesEconomics (cross-listed with Business)GeographyHistoryPhilosophyPolitical SciencePsychologySociology Education and Human Development Early Childhood EducationElementary Teacher EducationSocial Work and Human Services Languages EnglishEnglish as a Second LanguageCommunication StudiesSpanish Interdisciplinary Degrees Interdisciplinary StudiesInternational StudiesLatin American & Latino/a StudiesLaw, Public Policy, and SocietyRelated: Paralegal Studies (cross-listed with Business)