This category includes 8 competences in human relations, history, political science, and other fields closely aligned with the development and maintenance of human society. The three subcategories in the HC area are: Communities and Society, Institutions and Organizations, and Individual Development. Students must satisfy one competence in each subcategory and three more from any subcategory. The 4th and 5th competences are required.   Competences in this category are satisfied by SNL courses, transfer courses or relevant college-level learning from experiences.