Sociology Associate in Arts Degree

PROGRAM CODE: 2A36861

The Sociology Associate in Arts Degree includes coursework in Sociology, the systematic, scientific study of society and social behavior. Sociologists look beyond individual events and experiences to the broader social patterns and variables that influence individuals. Sociologists study individual and group behaviors and social structures such as racism, sexism, poverty, health care, family, crime and deviance, population and the environment. An associate's degree is intended to lead to transfer to colleges and universities which offer bachelor's degrees in sociology. The sociology major is designed to provide preparation leading to careers in sociology, social work, law, criminal justice, marketing research and counseling. The Sociology Associate in Arts Degree requires a total of 18-20 units. NOTE: Students planning to transfer to a CSU should consider the Sociology AA-T Degree.

Course List
Code	Title	Units
Required Course (3 units):
SOC 101 F	Introduction to Sociology	3
or SOC 101HF	Honors Introduction to Sociology
Required Courses - Select any two courses (6-7 units):		6-7
NOTE: MATH 120 F, MATH 120HF, PSY 161 F, PSY 161HF and SOSC 120 F are considered equivalent courses; however, SOSC 120 F is recommended for this degree.
SOC 102 F	Social Problems	3
SOSC 120 F	Introduction to Probability and Statistics	4
SOSC 125 F	Introduction to Research Methods	3
Restricted Electives (9-10 units):		9-10
PSY 251 F	Social Psychology	3
or PSY 251HF	Honors Social Psychology
SOC 198 F	Sociology Internship	1
SOC 199 F	Sociology Independent Study	1
SOC 201 F	Dying and Death	3
SOC 230 F	Sociology of Gender	3
or SOC 230HF	Honors Sociology of Gender
SOC 250 F	Sociology of Aging	3
SOC 275 F	Marriage and Family	3
or SOC 275HF	Honors Marriage and Family
SOC 277 F	Sociology of Religion	3
or SOC 277HF	Honors Sociology of Religion
SOC 280 F	Media, Culture and Society	3
SOC 285 F	Drugs and Society	3
or SOC 285HF	Honors Drugs and Society
SOC 290 F	Sociology of Race and Ethnicity	3
or SOC 290HF	Honors Sociology of Race and Ethnicity
SOC 292 F	Introduction to Criminology	3
or SOC 292HF	Honors Introduction to Criminology
SOC 299 F	Sociology Independent Study - Advanced	1
Total Units		18-20

Outcome 1: Assess the power dynamics that produce stratification and inequality and be able to examine how time and space shape these processes.

Outcome 2: Evaluate key sociological theories and concepts, explain the development of these theories and concepts in their specific historical contexts, and apply them in explaining past and current social phenomena.

Outcome 3: Appraise research, including assessing the theoretical ground on which it is based, interpreting the literature review, and critically evaluating the project's methodological strengths and limitations, and ethical and political implications.

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