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Career and Academic Pathways

Global and Human Studies

Explore, Analyze, Advocate

A pathway where curiosity about humans and cultural understanding come together.

Programs in this CAP explore cultures, people, and their activities so that you have the skills to solve problems, improve the quality of life for others, understand the past, and create innovative approaches to the future. This will prepare you for careers related to social justice, public policy, education, private counseling or social work.

Global and Human Studies (GHS) CAP Lounge Locations:
  • Aptos Campus Library Room 1054

  • Watsonville Center Building A Atrium

high school students in a Cabrillo Science class
students in a history class
group of students working together
Programs in Global and Human Studies
Anthropology students at a dig in a dry grassy field
Anthropology
Ancient Japanese painting of Hokusai wave
Art History
Bust of Martin Luther King on Cabrillo College campus
Communication Studies
A female student dusts for fingerprints on a clear glass door
Criminal Justice
A male teacher squats in front of a pumpkin stand with a small child showing her how to weigh a pumpkin
Early Childhood Education
A female instructor points at a bar graph on a whiteboard while three students take notes
Economics
A male teacher engages in a classroom project with several Latino students
Elementary Teacher Education
A female student reads a book while leaning on a tree
English
A compass and magnifying glass laid over a map on a table
Geography
The Santa Cruz Surfing Museum and Lighthouse against a bright blue sky
History
A crew of strawberry pickers and a labor organizer hold up certificates
Human Services
A student looks at photos in a lighbox
Journalism
Three male students sit at desks with computer monitors
Philosophy
The California State Capital building lit up at night
Political Science
A female and male student sit at a desk in a library
Psychology
A female and male student sit on a bench in the upper quad on the Cabrillo College campus
Sociology
Pieces of license plates spell out "Bienvenidos Amigos"
Spanish
Four women perform a dance
Women's Studies
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Get Involved


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Run for Student Senate
Be the change.

The Student Senate represents and supports Cabrillo's student body with a dedication to providing an equitable and high-quality education. As a senator, you will hone your leadership skills, champion initiatives important to students, be a part of Cabrillo's Shared Governance and participate in Cabrillo 2030 Strategic Plan.

The Student Senate meets on Thursdays at 3:30PM. All meetings are open to the public.

ProTip: Serving Student Senators earn Priority Registration.

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Join a Student Club!
Bring the fun, apply your skills, find a new passion.

Joining a club is a great way to enhance your college experience, build your resume and meet people with a shared interest. Clubs are governed by the Inner-Club Council, an extension of the Student Senate. Individual clubs are organized by students according to specialized fields of interest, academic majors, personal interest, or special service to the college or community. Each club meets regularly, manages a budget, and creates and hosts events throughout the year.