Sociology
The Associate in Arts in Sociology for Transfer (AA-T) meets the lower division course requirements necessary for the California State University (CSU) system. Sociology is the scientific study of human behavior in society. It uses a variety of research and theoretical perspectives to analyze and explain human social behavior and social change. Sociology students examine a wide range of human interactions including marriage and family units, crime and deviance, culture and social change, group processes and interactions having to do with class, race and gender; diversity and globalization, social stratification and mobility and social movements. Program courses will help develop the student’s ability to examine the broader connections between personal life, public issues and social structure. Sociology provides a valuable major for a diverse range of career paths including teaching, social work, probation officer, employment counseling, urban planning and others. The Associate in Arts in Sociology for Transfer degree will be awarded upon completion of coursework totaling 60 California State University (CSU) transferable units including the major requirements and the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or California State University General Education (CSU GE) requirements with a minimum grade point average of 2.0. All courses in the major must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.
For additional information, see a counselor, visit the Career/Transfer Center, or contact the following:
| Name/Office | Phone Number |
|---|---|
| Humanities and Social Sciences Division | (408) 288-3785 |
SOC 010 Introduction to Sociology 3 Units
Students use a sociological approach in the study of human behavior that includes a variety of perspectives. Students explore important concepts and principles in sociology, including culture, social structure, socialization, social institutions, groups, social interaction, social inequality, collective behavior, and social change in human societies. (C-ID SOCI 110)
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: None Repeatable: No Grading: L
Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None
Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS
CSU GE: D IGETC: 4 District GE: D
SOC 010H Honors Introduction to Sociology 3 Units
Students use a sociological approach in the study of human behavior that includes a variety of perspectives. Students explore important concepts and principles in sociology, including culture, social structure, socialization, social institutions, groups, social interaction, social inequality, collective behavior, and social change in human societies. Honors section stresses rigorous analytic reading and writing. Students write a minimum of 8,000 words. (C-ID SOCI 110)
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: None Repeatable: No Grading: L
Advisory Level: Read: 4 Write: 4 Math: None
Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS
CSU GE: D IGETC: 4 District GE: D
SOC 011 Social Problems 3 Units
Students will explore sociological perspectives on contemporary social problems in the United States. Students examine the social processes through which issues come to be viewed as social problems and the dynamics through which groups attempt to respond to and solve these problems. (C-ID SOCI 115)
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: None Repeatable: No Grading: L
Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None
Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS
CSU GE: D IGETC: 4 District GE: D
SOC 017 Sociology of Marriage and Family 3 Units
Students will analyze and evaluate the family as a historical and present day institution. Students will examine the formation of marriage and family, its structure and function, and the socio-cultural and economic influences that have shaped this institution. Students will explore family identity, same sex marriage, mixed race marriages, and other forms of modern family formation. (C-ID SOCI 130)
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: None Repeatable: No Grading: L
Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None
Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS
CSU GE: D IGETC: 4 District GE: D
SOC 098 Directed Study in Sociology 0.5-9 Units
Individual or small groups of students, with previous course work in the discipline, who would benefit from independent Study under the direction of faculty members in specific or related disciplines may develop individualized learning contracts designed to enhance their individual instructional programs. The students and faculty member will develop appropriate learning outcomes and activities. The number of units to be earned will be determined by the faculty and Division Dean. Instructions and Learning Contract forms are available in the division office. Repeatable to a maximum of 9 units across all disciplin.
Lecture Hours: None Lab Hours: 2.07 Repeatable: Yes Grading: K
Prerequisite: SOC 010 or SOC 011 with C or better
Advisory Level: Read: 4 Write: 4 Math: None
Transfer Status: CSU Degree Applicable: AA/AS
CSU GE: None IGETC: None District GE: None