# Sociology (Associate of Arts Degree)

Coastline College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Sociology

Source: https://catalog.cccd.edu/coastline/pathways/behavior-culture-society/sociology/sociology-aa/

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 Learning Outcomes

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.

### REQUIREMENTS

Review the Associate in Science and Associate in Arts Graduation Requirements and General Education requirements.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Core** | |  |
| **Complete the following:** | |  |
| SOC C100 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| STAT C1000 | 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 or CalGETC pattern** | | Varies |
| **Electives to satisfy unit requirement** | | Varies |
| **Total Units** | | 60 |