Sociology

Associate of Arts Degree Sociology · Coastline College · 2026-2027 Catalog

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.

CourseTitleUnits
Required Core
Complete the following:
SOC C100Introduction to Sociology3
STAT C1000Introduction to Statistics4
Program Electives
Complete four of the following:12
ANTH C100Cultural Anthropology
HSVC C100Introduction to Human Services
HSVC C101Helping Theories and Intervention Strategies
HSVC C102Introduction to Crisis Intervention
HSVC C104Treatment Issues in Substance Abuse
MGMT C115Human Relations in Business
SOC C110Dating, Relationships, and Marriage
SOC C120Introduction to Aging Studies
orAGNG C120Introduction to Aging Studies
SOC C185Analysis of Social Problems
SOC C233Racial and Ethnic Relations in America
orETHS C233Racial and Ethnic Relations in America
Units Required for Major19
Local General Education or CalGETC patternVaries
Electives to satisfy unit requirementVaries
Total Units60

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