3_AA_SOC

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.

Associate Degree Requirements

Unit Requirement

Complete at least 60 units of acceptable college work with a minimum of 12 units completed in residence at Coastline. Earn an overall grade point average of 2.0 or higher from all colleges attended and a 2.0 or higher grade point average at Coastline.

*Students must be in good academic standing (not on probation and/or disqualification) during the semester graduation is petitioned.

Program of Study

Complete the required courses in one of the programs as detailed In the Academic/Career/Certificate Programs section of this catalog. All coursework must be completed with a grade of C or higher.

General Education

Complete one of the three General Education options below:

Option 1 — Coastline General Education: designed for students pursuing an Associate degree and who may or may not be planning to transfer to a four-year university. The degree is transferable to many colleges and universities.

Option 2—CSU GE Breadth: designed for students who are planning to transfer to a university in the CSU system. It may also be appropriate for transfer to some independent colleges and universities.

Option 3—IGETC: designed for students who are planning to transfer to a university in the CSU or UC system. It also may be appropriate for transfer to some independent colleges and universities.

Global and Multicultural Studies Requirement

Complete at least 2.5 units from any Global and Multicultural Studies courses.

Requirements for the Major

Course List

Course	Title	Units
Required Courses
Students will complete all of the following:
SOC C100	Introduction to Sociology	3
MATH C160	Introduction to Statistics	4
Program Electives
Select four of the following:		11.5-14
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
MS C102	Human Relations in Business
SOC C110	Introduction to Marriage and Family
SOC C120	Introduction to Gerontology
SOC C130	Globalization and Social Change
International Language Course (maximum 5 units)
ARAB C180	Elementary Arabic 1	5
ARAB C185	Elementary Arabic 2	5
CHIN C180	Elementary Chinese 1	5
CHIN C185	Elementary Chinese 2	5
FREN C180	Elementary French 1	5
FREN C185	Elementary French 2	5
FREN C280	Intermediate French 1	4
FREN C285	Intermediate French 2	4
JAPN C180	Elementary Japanese 1	5
JAPN C185	Elementary Japanese 2	5
SIGN C180	American Sign Language 1	4
SIGN C185	American Sign Language 2	4
SPAN C180	Elementary Spanish 1	5
SPAN C180A	Elementary Spanish 1A	2.5
SPAN C180B	Elementary Spanish 1B	2.5
SPAN C185	Elementary Spanish 2	5
SPAN C280	Intermediate Spanish 1	4
SPAN C285	Intermediate Spanish 2	4
VIET C160	Vietnamese For Vietnamese Speakers	5
VIET C180	Elementary Vietnamese 1	5
VIET C185	Elementary Vietnamese 2	5
Subtotal for Major		18.5-21

Unit Requirements

Requirement	Units
Total Units for Major Preparation	18.5-21
Degree Option 1, 2, or 3	Varies
Electives to satisfy unit requirement	Varies
Total Degree Units	60