Sociology is the study of social life and focuses on the interaction between human groups and institutions and their influences on each other. Sociology ranges from the study of relationships in family units in the most primitive cultures to the research of large bureaucratic institutions in major industrialized nations. Sociology also studies more tangible measures of human behavior such as class or social status, social movements, and criminal deviance.

Program Level Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate critical thinking and the use of sociological theory in analyzing social reality.
2. Develop an understanding of the sociological perspectives and apply the logic to the analysis of issues.
3. Articulate the process of social change and diversity in the U.S. and in the international context.
4. Distinguish between personal opinion and evidence gathered using the scientific process.

Review Graduation Requirements and General Education. 

Course List Units

Course	Title	Units
Required Core
Complete the following:
SOC C100	Introduction to Sociology	3
MATH C160	Introduction to Statistics	4
Program Electives
Complete four of the following:		12
ANTH C100	Cultural Anthropology
HSVC C100	Introduction to Human Services
HSVC C101	Helping Theories and Intervention Strategies
HSVC C102	Introduction to Crisis Intervention
HSVC C104	Treatment Issues in Substance Abuse
MGMT C115	Human Relations in Business
SOC C110	Dating, Relationships, and Marriage
SOC C120	Introduction to Aging Studies
or AGNG C120	Introduction to Aging Studies
SOC C185	Analysis of Social Problems
SOC C233	Racial and Ethnic Relations in America
or ETHS C233	Racial and Ethnic Relations in America
Units Required for Major		19
Local General Education, CSU General Education, or IGETC pattern		Varies
Electives to satisfy unit requirement		Varies
Total Units		60