Sociology, AA

Sociology focuses on patterns of human behavior within social contexts, seeking to understand both the forces that mold us as individuals and the elements that govern our social existence. Sociology’s subject arena ranges from the intimate family to the hostile mob, from crime to religion, from the divisions of race, gender, and social class to the shared beliefs of a common culture. Courses offered in the curriculum may be taken to fulfill general education requirements in the social sciences; and they may be applied toward a major in sociology for the Associate in Arts degree.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

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

Discuss human behavior using the sociological perspective.

Complete the following courses:

SOC 1 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY 3 Units
OR
SOC 1H INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY HONORS 3 Units
SOC 2 SOCIAL PROBLEMS 3 Units
SOC 3 GLOBAL SOCIOLOGY: CHANGE IN THE MODERN WORLD SYSTEM 3 Units
SOC 10 INTRODUCTION TO MARRIAGE AND FAMILY 3 Units
SOC 20 RACE AND ETHNIC GROUP RELATIONS 3 Units
ANTH 2 CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY 3 Units
OR
ANTH 2H CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY HONORS 3 Units

Total Units Required: 18

Recommended Electives:

SOC 15 SOCIALIZATION OF THE CHILD - CHILD, FAMILY, COMMUNITY 3 Units
SOC 19 THE SOCIOLOGY OF SEX AND GENDER 3 Units

To earn the associate degree:

See Earning an Associate Degree for associate degree graduation requirements.

To transfer:

Courses required for the associate degree major at IVC may not be the same as those required for the major at a four-year school. If you plan to transfer, consult a counselor to identify the courses needed for the major at your transfer school and to develop a plan that will best meet your goals. View more information about transferring at Transfer to a Four-Year Institution .

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