Social and Behavioral Sciences Division

In compliance with District and State regulations, the SBS Division office will be available for online or remote support. We are available via email scsbs@saddleback.edu, phone (949) 582-4733, and Zoom by appointment only. 

The Social and Behavioral Sciences Division provides a comprehensive and varied learning experience for all students. We offer full-semester, late start, and full credit 8-week classes taught by faculty members who are experts in their field. All classes are taught online.           

Division Mission

To educate students for a lifetime of success.

Prerequisite Information

           COURSE                                            PREREQUISITE COURSE NEEDED

          CDE 110……………………………..CDE 7 or CDE 7H and CDE 101

          CDE 121……………………………..CDE 7 or CDE 7H, and CDE 15, and CDE 101,                                                                                                                                           and CDE 110, and CDE 120

          ECON 2……………………………...MATH 253 (must clear through Matriculation Department)

          ECON 4……………………………...MATH 253 (must clear through Matriculation Department)

          PSYC 2………………………………PSYC 1 or PSYC 44, and MATH 10

          PSYC 3………………………………PSYC 1

          PSYC 37……………………………..PSYC 1

          PSYC 44……………………………..MATH 253 (must clear through Matriculation Department)

 **Here is the form and more information on how to clear prerequisites:                                                                          https://www.saddleback.edu/matriculation/Clearing-Prerequisites

Zero Textbook Cost

Zero Textbook Cost Classes

What is ZTC?

ZTC (Zero-Textbook-Cost) classes have no textbook-related costs, including access fees for online materials. Such classes often use Open Educational Resources (OER) created under a Creative Commons (a public copyright license) that give people the ability to share, use, and build upon a work that has been created. They may also use library e-books or other sources so there is no cost to the student. Saddleback College faculty have adopted and created OER to provide high-quality educational materials to you at no cost online, and low-cost print options. Click here for more information about our ZTC classes.

Student Concern/ Grade Grievance

In the rare case that you should have a grade concern or an issue with your instructor that can't be resolved between the two of you, please complete the student concern form, and email the appropriate department chair (please see list below):

** If the issue is with one of the Department Chairs then please complete the student concern form and email to  scsbs@saddleback.edu. We will make sure to forward your form to the Dean.

 Student Grade Grievance Information - AR 5530