Sociology is the study of human social behavior, groups, and how environments influence behavior. Sociologists focus on the origins, organization, institutions, and developments of society. Students take courses to prepare for a sociology major or to fulfill general education requirements. Career options include social work, human services, law enforcement, legal professions, business, and teaching. This program requires 18 units in the major with a grade of “C” or better while maintaining a minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all SCU transferable coursework. .
Sociology (ADT)
Program Degrees/Certificates
Associate of Arts, Sociology (ADT)
Program Degrees/Certificates
Associate of Arts, Sociology (ADT)
Sociology is the study of human social behavior, groups, and how environments influence behavior. Sociologists focus on the origins, organizations, institutions, and developments of society. Students take courses to prepare for a sociology major or to fulfill general education requirements. In addition to helping students meet general education and core requirements for transfer, sociology courses are also designed to help students understand the structure, processes, and functions of society. Further, the program seeks to foster critical and systemic thinking and increase self-knowledge and awareness of the diversity of the human condition. Career options include social work, human services, law enforcement, legal professions, business, and teaching.
| ID | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| SOCI 1 |
Introduction to Sociology
|
3.0 |
| SOCI 2 |
American Social Problems
|
3.0 |
| MATH 2 |
Introduction to Statistics
|
4.0 |
| ID | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| SOCI 12 |
Research in Social Sciences
|
3.0 |
| SOCI 3 |
Sociology of Modern Family Life (formerly also offered as PSYC 33)
|
3.0 |
| SOCI 7 |
Introduction to Race and Ethnicity
|
3.0 |
| SOCI 9 |
Sociology of Gender
|
3.0 |
| SOCI 10 |
Introduction to Criminology
|
3.0 |
| ID | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| SOCI 25 |
Introduction to Social Work
|
3.0 |
| ANTH 1 |
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
|
3.0 |
| PSYC 1 |
Introduction to Psychology
|
3.0 |
| ADJU 1 |
Introduction to the Administration of Justice
|
3.0 |
| Courses | Units |
|---|---|
| Minimum Units Required in Major | 19 |
| CSU GE Breadth or IGETC | 37-39 |
| Transferable Electives Required | 2-5 |
| Total Units Required (minimum) | 60 |
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